Today I attempted to climb the mountain. As I slowly ascended, I felt defeated. Therefore, I had to turn back. Today I wanted to climb the mountain again, but night fell, fear overtook me, and I returned. Today I was ready to climb the mountain, but it was scorching hot, so I gave up. And … Read more
This is the story of a boy who would sneak into the woods every day for a few moments. His father started to worry. What could the boy be doing in the woods every single day? One day, the father asked the boy: “Why do you spend so much time in those woods?” And the … Read more
Every beginning is a new birth In life, there are moments when, despite all the busyness and problems that surround us, we seek a break. We turn off the TV, don’t pick up the phone even though it’s ringing for a long time, we ignore the pile of work that awaits us, we don’t hear … Read more
Does life have meaning? Not long ago, this question was considered a sign of mental instability, a symptom of neurosis. A person who starts questioning the meaning of life is either sick or on the verge of a serious illness, Sigmund Freud said. When the illness is cured, the meaning will reveal itself. A healthy … Read more
The topic I want to touch upon today is the mysterious or difficult art of victory. When I say victory, I don’t mean triumphing over someone, breaking down doors, jumping over walls, or feeling superior to others, but rather something much deeper. Many years ago, I had a Teacher who told me that the art … Read more
When we say “I am aware of that” in everyday speech, we usually mean the awareness of experiencing a certain situation, feeling, thought, or action. Approximately within these frames, the definitions of contemporary psychology interpret consciousness. However, in ancient traditions, consciousness was understood much more complexly: simultaneously as the origin, process, and goal of the … 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
“Empathy is finding the echo of another person within oneself. Nelson Mandela” “Empathy signifies the process of directly experiencing the emotional state, opinions, and behavior of another person. The word empathy comes from the ancient Greek word πάθος, which translates to feeling and experiencing.” “This is a complex phenomenon that can be studied from various … Read more
Among the numerous mental illnesses of our time, we also witness frequent crises due to indecisiveness and confusion. Many people allow their lives to pass in constant restlessness caused by not knowing what to do and how to achieve the desired results. Some of them, in order to avoid this emptiness, engage in various activities … Read more
The concept of martial arts is usually associated with numerous combat techniques that come from the Far East. Their historical origin is the ancient martial art of the Indian kshatriyas (warriors), known as Kalari Payit, which was brought to China by the legendary Bodhidharma as a form of exercise for Shaolin monks. This gave rise … Read more
