Golestan (Rose Garden) Saadi (Abu Muhammad Muslih al Din bin Abdallah Shirazi) Chapter VII, story 15 Once, a great man who had lost his beloved son was asked what to write on his son’s grave. The father replied: The verses of the Quran are too sacred to be inscribed in such a place, where time … 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
At the beginning, it is necessary to make a clear distinction between what we call “success” and what is considered a “victory”. Success comes through a favorable outcome of something we had an influence on or through actions we have taken in order to achieve a specific goal. But achieving something successfully does not necessarily … Read more
Dr. Maria Montessori (1870 – 1952), famous for her pedagogical approach that changed the prevailing view of children and childhood, known as the Montessori method, is also recognized as the first woman in Italy to obtain a medical degree despite prejudices. Her method emerged from the need to help children living on the streets, with … Read more
The Olympic Games are always an opportunity to reconnect with the spirit of this most significant sports event, which once had a different purpose than it does today. There is still debate about when they originated, although the majority of historical sources agree that the first Olympic Games of the ancient world were held in … Read more
We all want to win Success has always been the goal, but it has not always been understood in the same way. What used to be considered success in the past century or a few decades ago can now just represent a vague and outdated longing, while new aspirations take the place of the old … Read more
Every philosopher, no matter how small a part of the journey they have traveled in the pursuit of wisdom, is characterized by their ability to dream. Dreaming, in this case, is not a result of sleep. It means building an active imagination, similar to a dream state, but with a wakeful consciousness. Such imagination enables … Read more
Safety is the fruit of knowledge Self-confidence is one of those states that human beings strive for the most, and at the same time, it is the most difficult to attain. It is synonymous with self-trust, self-assertion, that intimate security that allows us to be, and as a result, to do what we have chosen. … Read more
We know how to talk about difficult jobs, difficult tasks, mentally challenging situations, difficult personalities, and periods… The list is endless, and it is not our goal to reach its end, nor to find a solution for each individual case in a few lines. Instead, we want to draw attention to the inner attitude of … Read more
The following text is written on ancient Sumerian clay tablets, dating back to approximately 1600 BC, although the original text is believed to be several centuries older. Through a conversation between a father and a son, one of the eternal human themes is explored – relevant both today and in ancient Sumer – the relationship … Read more
