In a desert oasis, the old Elijah was kneeling beside the date palm trees. His neighbor, the wealthy merchant Hakim, stopped by the oasis to water the camels when he saw Elijah sweating as he dug in the sand. – How are you, old man? Peace be with you! – And with you – Elijah … Read more
There is a beautiful Hindu story about the beauty and usefulness of cracks. Throughout our lives, we allow the freshest and most creative parts of our being to pass through them. The main character of the story is a water bearer from India who carried two large pots hanging from each end of a stick … Read more
If we delve into Greek or any other mythology, we will notice that almost every aspect of life, both of nature and humans, is symbolically described. Whether it be the laws of nature such as cyclicity and evolution, or the awakening of human consciousness, these processes are symbolically described through Greek mythology. Some symbols are … Read more
The Egyptian civilization was exceptional in every way. Herodotus writes: “Everything there is different.” And indeed, Egypt has always been associated with mystery and enigma. The Egyptians were believed to have knowledge of hidden forces of nature and knowledge that surpasses our understanding today. Every form of magic (however we imagine it!) is connected to … Read more
Being truly happy is a natural and unstoppable desire of every human being. Everything we do, we do in order to be happy, secure, to avoid suffering and feel pain. However, do we know what truly makes us happy? Common answers range from health, family, loved ones, genuine friendships, the birth of a child, the … Read more
Our life is a long road. When you’re young, it seems endless, and you live with a feeling that everything is ahead of you and that you have plenty of time, so much so that you don’t even know how to use it and what to fill it with. At the end of life, when … Read more
It is said that desire can be a motivation for achieving goals, fulfilling needs, and attaining happiness. On the other hand, uncontrolled or unsatisfied desires can lead to suffering and dissatisfaction. It is important to understand and manage one’s desires in order to achieve a healthy and fulfilled life. We can read that a man, … Read more
Carl Gustav Jung (1875 – 1961) was a Swiss psychologist, psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and author of numerous works that are not easily categorized into existing categories. He spent his lifetime in self-examination, seeking connections between psychology, philosophy, religion, alchemy, dreams, archetypes, and symbols, deepening the path towards his own individuation – one of the key concepts … Read more
Time, that peculiar dimension from which man cannot escape, has a wide range of expressions and in its richness allows us to live caught in it, but also to sometimes feel comfortable in it. There are numerous ways in which time can be measured, and only one of them relates to the clock. For our … Read more
Hello and high-quality seeds are not enough to ensure their blooming. For that, the right environment is also necessary: good soil, sufficient moisture, and appropriate amounts of light and heat, according to the needs of the species to which it belongs. Using this image as an analogy, we could say that for a human being, … Read more
