Our current culture has grown out of the attitudes, ideas and institutions of ancient Greece. Academy, lyceum, gymnasium, school, educator, grammarian, and many other foundational concepts of today’s educational system were inherited from them, therefore it is understandable why the understanding of the concept of education should be sought in ancient Greece. The idea of … Read more
“Waking up from ‘winter sleep’, dissatisfied with how we spent our time, we often promise ourselves that with the arrival of spring we will turn over a new leaf. And then everything really starts to change.” “Starting over is not that easy. In general, good intentions are not enough in these situations, because as soon … Read more
Perhaps it is possible to overcome the fear of death, but it is even more important to overcome the fear of life. Jorge Angel Livraga Often in life, we find ourselves in situations where we do not see a way out, where fear takes hold of us and our hearts become weak. In those moments … Read more
Just as we can only give what we have, we can only express the characteristics of our true being that we nurture and shape. Accordingly, our consciousness is shaped by the contents that occupy us daily; what we read, perceive, think about, dream of, and aspire to strongly influence what we do and what we … Read more
“People are not disturbed by things, but by their own interpretations of those things. Epictetus” “Being understood by others, connecting with people, and getting answers, developing good and quality relationships is only possible if we know the skill of communication. This means that we should have clear ideas and know how to express our thoughts … Read more
In nature, nothing is static, there is always a change that is manifested in a rhythmic alternation of cycles of activity and passivity, light and darkness, good and bad. As Pharaoh’s dream of seven fat and seven skinny cows tells us, after a period of fertility comes a drought, after activity, growth, and development comes … Read more
There are those who glorify the past, the golden times long gone, in other words, the “good old days”. Allegedly, in those times people were good and honest, and virtue ruled the world, so we should return to things as they were or at least as we imagine them to have been. From this perspective, … Read more
The agreement about what we will consider real and what fiction or illusion is, is the basic starting point and dividing line of the world’s image. By agreeing in the 18th and 19th centuries that only what the five senses can recognize will be considered real, the scientific elite paved the way for unlimited dominance … Read more
The truth is that we all need a reason to give direction to life. The key lies in seeking good reasons and stable roots. This topic can be observed from two perspectives: being motivated or being unmotivated. We hear both expressions every day, in different situations and in relation to many aspects of life. Motivation … Read more
Is there my mind outside of me? Who am I, if not my mind? Many of us have experienced moments of internal conflict in which it seems as if two different persons are arguing within us, only to eventually agree with one of them. Sometimes we are even surprised when we realize that our mind … Read more
