As someone born and raised in Belgium, I grew up under skies painted with clouds. Rain, grey days, and muted sunlight were the norm. So, whenever the sun decided to make an appearance, I was the first to celebrate it—weekends, holidays, you name it. I’d bask in it, worship it. I loved the warm glow on my skin, the healthy “look” of a tan. It made me feel alive.

“Why We Die” Isn’t Just a Book—It’s a Wake-Up Call for Anyone Who Thinks Ageing Is “Natural”
And Why You Should Rethink Everything You Thought You Knew About Longevity

In The Burnout Society, philosopher Byung-Chul Han diagnoses our era as the “achievement-society,” where relentless positivity and self-exploitation become both the engine and the disease of modern life.