Once again, it’s the perfect moment to become aware of the direction we have chosen to take in our lives and the mindset required to start a new yearly challenge. Just like every year transition, most of us will reflect on the life we have lived in the ending year and on what we desire … Read more
Marsilio Ficino sends greetings to his beloved Amerigo Corsini. It is said that Apollo, who is the founder of medicine, created two sons with special qualities, Asclepius and Plato: Asclepius to heal the bodies, and Plato to heal the souls. Physicians who follow Asclepius usually treat physical pain with ointments and salves called sedatives because … Read more
Philosophical activism Many of us feel the need to take concrete steps to ensure a better place for our children to live. However, if we do not consider the deeper reasons behind our problems, activism can become a Sisyphean task – action without real change. Kenyan Wangari Maathai, winner of the Nobel Prize for her … Read more
