Outline of political relations between the Polish government and the Norwegian government in ex ile in London in the years 1940-1945

This article presents some aspects o f political relations between the Polish government and the Norwegian government in years 1940-45 when both governments were in exile in London. The author emphasizes that Polish-Norwegian relations in the period of war were quite tough, full of tensions, misunderstandings and journalistic incidents. While remaining in London, both governments rejected to recognize one another as the significant partners. They encountered different political problems, so the close cooperation between them was doomed from the start. In the conclusions the author underlines that relations with the Soviet Union appeared to be fundamental for Norwegian foreign policy. The Norwegian government was unwilling to cooperate with Poland, as it could have threatened the good relations Norway had with the Soviet Union. Besides Norway felt closer to Great Britain and the United States, whereas Polish plans referred to the cooperation of small countries. That is why their diplomatic relations had rather formal than real character

Sport as an active lifestyle - seeking self-identity

Celem niniejszej pracy jest ukazanie pozytywnej roli sportu w formowaniu własnej tożsamości i podnoszeniu tym samym jakości życia. Na przykładzie drogi życiowej pacjenta zobrazowano duży trud poszukiwań tożsamości i rolę, jaką odgrywa aktywny, regularny styl życia w procesie osiągania dobrostanu psychicznego. Psychiatria 2010; 7, 3: 117-122The purpose of this article is to show a positive role of sport in the process of forming self-identity and improving the quality of life in this way. On basis of the example of our patient’s way of life we have illustrated huge difficulties of seeking self-identity and the role of an active and regular lifestyle in achieving wellness. Psychiatry 2010; 7, 3: 117-12