mindfulness
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Mahatma
What’s a movie or book that inspired you to travel? I remember watching the 1982 film Gandhi long after it was released—perhaps in my thirties. The movie portrays the life of the famous Indian activist and politician, from his return… Continue reading
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Talk Less, Do More
If you could erase one trend from history, what would it be? Human beings have historically tended to believe that the solution to all our problems comes from the outside. External factors such as politics, religion, the media, or entertainment… Continue reading
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My Old CD Player
Which outdated technology do you miss the most, and why? They say past times were better. Maybe yes, maybe no. Technology advances at a giant’s pace, and our standard and quality of life improve exponentially—even though the environmental cost of… Continue reading
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I Have To Work
What is the best excuse you have heard lately? I don’t know if it’s the best excuse, but lately I’ve been hearing the classic: ‘I have to work.’ The truth is that when someone wants to, reasons abound; and when… Continue reading
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Wisdom
Do you think we’re shaped more by our experiences or by who we are? At the beginning of our lives, we act more on impulse than on awareness.Our personal traits lead us into situations without fear—some favorable, others not so… Continue reading
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Keep Your Mind Moving
Are you a lifelong learner? I am a lifelong learner, and it is the best way to keep the mind healthy and active. There is always something new to learn, some new skill to acquire. While in the professional world… Continue reading
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Sinergy
Is a little chaos actually good for us? The universe was born from the chaos of the Big Bang. A series of magnetic marbles hurled with force into a metal urn, beginning to move randomly within it—drifting apart or pulling… Continue reading
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Share
What’s a lesson you’ve learned recently that shifted your perspective? I had always thought that choosing a solitary life was a valid option. I even believed that isolating myself from the world and its people was the best way to… Continue reading
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At Least I Tried
What’s a time you followed your gut and it turned out to be exactly right? I think I’ve had more moments when my intuition told me I shouldn’t get on that boat, I got on anyway, and my intuition was… Continue reading
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Magic And Aliens
What’s something you used to believe as a kid that seems ridiculous now? The purpose of religions is indoctrination built on fantastical stories—some filled with kindness, others that encourage intolerance and division. My childhood was no different from that of… Continue reading
