Collapsology History teaches us that civilizations rise and fall, are born and die. Some die dramatically, while others simply fade away and are gradually replaced by new ones. It makes sense to study how ancient cultures and civilizations disappeared and consider what we can learn from it. Today in Paris, you can enroll in a … Read more
Which knowledge can alleviate pain? Many teachings, both philosophical and religious, teach us that suffering ends with knowledge. This claim, which we at least want to partially understand, leads us to ask some questions: which knowledge can alleviate pain? What are the limits of this knowledge? It is obvious that not every knowledge serves to … Read more
Skating Rink While attempting to skate at the Washington Sculpture Garden, I experienced one of those wonderful moments where we recognize that life speaks to us through seemingly ordinary situations. Observing happy faces – of all ages, nationalities, and skin colors – twirling around, I couldn’t help but admire the beauty of humanity and wonder … Read more
They challenge the fate of our collective development. Character is not acquired overnight; it is built through years of experience, practice, learning, and self-reflection. It is the internal foundation that determines our actions and reactions in everyday situations. Character is not just a matter of moral values but also of our mental and emotional makeup. … Read more
Where is our world headed? Typically, two radical and irreconcilable positions arise in response to this question: the greatest and hopeless pessimism and the most fanatical and naive optimism. Hell and paradise. According to an extremely optimistic view, our world follows a straight and upward line where important events go unnoticed. Creation and progress are … Read more
How dreams are realized To those who are reading my texts for the first time, I always point out that my articles are actually reflections, some insights and occasional contemplations. I believe that every person has a philosophical nature, that we are all philosophers and that there is no university that could create philosophers. A … Read more
How to Stop Worrying Worry affects all human beings. It is a form of anxiety caused by constantly recurring thoughts about possible disturbing events in the future. It is an expression of the mind slipping out of control, and its consequences are fatigue, confusion, and an inability to live in the present moment. Nobody wants … Read more
How to achieve happiness – XIV Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso The tradition of the Dalai Lama as the spiritual leader of Tibet and the Tibetan people dates back to the 16th century with the rise of the Gelug school of Buddhism. Tenzin Gyatso was recognized as a tulku, the embodiment of the Buddha of Compassion, … Read more
How to overcome problems No person, man or woman, knows their moral strength until they put that strength to the test; many are considered noble and worthy of respect simply because they have never been put to the test. Helena P. Blavatsky I can! I can! Problems do not exist to press us down, but … Read more
How to humanize the world? When I was a child, I really liked science fiction books. I especially remember some classics like Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series, books by van Vogt, Philip K. Dick, Robert Heinlein, or Philip Jose Farmer, to name just a few. While reading those books, I fantasized about the future. It was … Read more
