tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36723683649631492072024-03-24T05:36:31.534-05:00Looking For More Than a JobHi, I am Marcelo Bulk.
This a space for me to talk about things which are beyond our job, beyond the "normality", but which influences our economical life, with creativity and spirituality. I want to help you to have a different vision.
I am a business consultant, coach and author.
Si deseas, mi blog en español es http://autolider.blogspot.com/MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.comBlogger655125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-56428381226859682712024-03-24T05:36:00.001-05:002024-03-24T05:36:00.131-05:00A sweet defeat<p>Very few
learn this when they are children: <b>defeat and failure are normal.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Yes, we all
want to be victorious and successful, but in reality, things are not in that
way and there will be more situations of defeat than victory, for many people.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The fear of
defeat and failure in our society is easy to explain, but in human terms,
defeat and failure offer a very interesting opportunity to grow. In fact,
success sometimes block growth – just check in the recent past companies like Pan
Am and Blockbuster: their growth, their enormous growth, took them to a point
that they became stable and slowly, they have descended.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Some companies
were creative like IBM and AT&T and they could prevent most of the fall, but
this seems the fate of successful companies. Maybe it is the successful people’s
fate too.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Recently,
in a nostalgic powerful moment, one of the greatest singers from the 80’s and
90’s performed one of her big hits, along another younger singer and the result
was a piece of magic in a very dark world… A moment of hope, a motivation to
take action and something beautiful.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Her life,
some say, was almost destroyed by success… I am happy she was able to stop her
own descent… but many couldn’t.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Failure is
something else. Many years ago, still a high school student, I read about a
book which name drew my attention. I asked the teacher who responded simply
that the book was not successful…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Many years
later, after a short stay living in Santiago, Chile, I saw a banner on the
street announcing the launching of <i>that same book! Come on!</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">It took me
a few months or years, not sure, until I was able to be with one of the greatest
contemporary Brazilian writers who told me that book journey: it was a total
failure, then a different publisher bought its rights, it published again
several years after the first publishing and it became probably the most read
Brazilian book in History. It sold worldwide more than 60 million copies in
almost 70 languages.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Don’t be
mad at me for not revealing names (<i>why do you have access to Google?</i>),
but my intension is that I would like you to think about yourself…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Maybe, you
had a huge failure sometime ago, but life has turned around and that failure turned
into success.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Or you were
not able to sustain your professional success and things are not as they used
to be. Even though you are not having as much success as before, your mind is
light, your relationships are much better, you feel so well! It is success, in
a different way.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Perhaps you
compare yourself with others and you notice how much they have gained, and you,
so little… Take into account all you have, even your brilliant mind and the
potential that was not revealed yet. And embrace the successful person you are.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Of course,
there will be failures that won’t become a success… What lesson have you
learned? Which changes should you implement in your life after that defeat? How
that failure can turn into motivation for you or others?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I tell you,
defeat and failure, they are very sweet…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is just a question of perception.<o:p></o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-23473917650913852252024-03-17T05:10:00.001-05:002024-03-17T05:10:00.246-05:00You are someone’s hero and the secret for your success is…<p>Someone out
there is looking at you, they are taking their steps by following you and they
quote whatever they hear from you. They may be a relative or friend, perhaps
they work with you or they live nearby; you are a hero for them.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">What about refining
the hero you already are? There are of course lots of trainings you can do, but
here is a short list of things you can work, so that your heroism inspires many
people to be heroes themselves:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Egoless.</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> This is a stage of the mind and
awareness, but in practice it means to not take credit, share credit with others
and be reflexive in relation to whatever happened, accepting errors.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Knowledge.</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> A leader is the one who is full of
knowledge in such an extent that knowledge turns into wisdom… That is the point
in which a leader becomes a hero!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Humility.</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> This is the key for success, it is
that point when there is so much self-esteem that the person can acknowledge
how others are better than them without loosing the fact they are a hero.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p></p>
MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-73310513792824486702024-03-10T04:44:00.001-05:002024-03-10T04:44:00.127-05:00Controlling your mind, control your destiny<p>Mind
control was a term used quite often at certain levels not long ago; in fact,
there was even a (very expensive) course dedicated to teach people how to control
their minds!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">First,
let’s understand the mind. From a spiritual perspective, mind is a part of the
being responsible for generating ideas, thoughts and feelings, emotions and
sensations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Mind is
considered by many a <i>crazy horse</i>, with no means to refrain or to detain.
Others appreciate the power of the mind, generating, well, all we see around
us! Except nature, of course.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So, how to
REALLY control the mind? Probably that is the wrong word; instead of
CONTROLLING, we need to handle or to manage it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">There are
two ways to accomplish that. The first way is to look for silencing the mind,
totally. Even though that is not possible, it is the aim of many spiritual
practices, including certain types of meditation. As a clarification, it is not
possible because there is always a <i>white noise</i> in the mind, sound or
image.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">However,
with a proper meditation, like the Raja Yoga Meditation, you may reach a point
in which your thoughts – voice, images – are replaced by <i>feelings</i> and it
will be almost as if there is total silence. In that case, the mind will be
under control and whatever experience is desired, it is possible to get it, especially
if it is positive and powerful.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">And what
about managing the mind when things go wrong or under pressure. It will be much
more difficult, but it is feasible to do it when things are quiet; in many
people’s practices, meditation is done early in the morning so there is silence
all around.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A final consequence
of that positive management is a better control over one’s life. After all, what
we do is a direct fruit of our thoughts; by managing their creation, we manage
our own life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-8465186161699379992024-03-03T05:16:00.001-05:002024-03-03T05:16:00.130-05:00You get by giving, not by taking<p>There is a
spiritual law most people know: the law of karma. Well, at least people do
mention karma when they have an accident, someone is disturbing them or they
lose an amount of money.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sorry,
karma is more than that and it can be good too, pleasant and interesting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">But, OK,
let’s think of the <i>broccoli-tasted karma</i> that we have to settle; there
is a spiritual principle that works in a wonderful way. <b>GIVING IS IN
RECEIVING.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The
principle implies that anytime someone gives, they are receiving and it helps
to settle the “<i>broccolic” karma</i>, but what does it mean and how to do it?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">All starts
from the consciousness. Whenever there is something to do that is clearly
associated with karma settling, think of how to contribute instead of taking.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The reason
is that whenever you receive something, another subtle karma is created and,
one day, you will have to give back; on the contrary, if you give something
instead of receiving or taking, you break that process and open a possible
resolution.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A simple
example: an old friend comes and starts to insult you. Instead of <i>receiving</i>
the insults, you focus on remembering the good moments together and appealing
to that friendship, a way of <i>giving</i>. Slowly, the friend calms down and this
challenge ends.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">It requires
lots of self-control a clear objective in mind, in terms of what to do in
relation to this situation, but it works. And it is worthwhile; you may save a
friendship by changing the way of responding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Next time
the <i>karma collector</i> knocks at your door, remember this spiritual
principle.<o:p></o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-50646951882095412602024-02-25T04:59:00.001-05:002024-02-25T04:59:00.127-05:00The ultimate failure<p>Failure scares
people. That’s the reason many people decide to not even try, so they don’t get
defeated, particularly in the present society we live.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">After all,
we live in the society of the SUPERSUCCESSFUL!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Yes,
everyone shows their success, their attainments and achievements. Many years
ago, there was a video that went viral about life according to Facebook,
showing a man who was passing through troubled times and decided to <i>cheat</i>
a little bit, only showing the best parts of his (pretended) life. My best
scene is when he takes a <i>selfie</i> after running many kilometers, which was
false as he took the car to go there… All went crumbling down after his wife
cheated on him and he started to share his real mental state, and he lost all his
friends…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">That means
failure is dangerous, it means <i>I will be left alone, because nobody likes a
loser!</i> Let’s dive deeply into failure:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">First,
there is real failure, that is, a failure that can’t be hidden away, because you
did lose your job or you were not able to get that in which you invested so
much money to work. a beautiful feature of us humans is that we can keep trying
and trying again, just like that song from Shakira, <i>Try Everything</i>.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Second,
there is failure, but after a while, turns into success! My case is probably exceptional;
I was always a good student at high school, but my last year there was a year
of doubts and an inner struggle of sort, so I lost my position. A colleague, by
the end of that year, came to me bragging as he was able to secure a good
number, MY NUMBER, so, he was better than me. It was military school and the
tradition was that we would close our presence in high school by going to a military
camp, EXCEPT those who got into the first 10 positions. In other words, I was
going and my colleague would not go. My failure however changed, because the
rules changed; although I couldn’t get a position according to the old rules,
under the new rules, I did get a number amidst the 10 first numbers! And I was
so happy!!! Many times in life, waiting turns failure into success, just wait.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Then, there
is the possibility to look at failure with a different attitude. For instance, <i>it
was not failure, it was learning…</i> Failure is often a powerful motivator for
improvement and there are certain very valuable values, like humility, that can
be assimilated in an easy way by failing.</span></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In other
words, embrace failure and change it into something that will take you into
success.<o:p></o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-24038502910383156852024-02-18T05:29:00.001-05:002024-02-18T05:29:00.130-05:00What is the meaning of reputation at times of social media?<p>There was a
time that people used to be concerned about their reputation in certain
occasions such as a job interview, choosing someone to get married or
investments.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Reputation is
a powerful indicator, which is subjective, but it creates a reference for a
boss to hire you, for you to plan your wedding with a certain person and a
family investment for the future of their children.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">However,
something happened in human History, a breakthrough of major proportions in
terms of how we live in a society: the social network.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So, let’s
suppose you are trying to get a job; one of the things your boss may do is
check your posts and have a general idea of who you are. Even though they are
unrelated to your actual work, it will be those posts – your little dog, your
mother falling from a chair, a dance, etc. – that could define if you will get
it or not. When your boss meets you for the interview, he has already an image
of who you are. Your reputation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Same can
apply for marrying or investments, reputation is being created by thousands of
tiny posts, many of which were not made with that intention.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Reputation then
changes its form and shape. People trust each other not because they know each
other, but they have explored what the other person has posted and they believe
that is their reality.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Beforehand reputation
was subjective, but now…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A probable
warning to anyone is to be careful on what they post, it could become a (bad)
brick on the creation of your reputation…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Another way
is to be more aware that the social network has become your portrait, so be consistent
while posting, show the best of yourself, celebrate life and enjoy this
marvelous tool we humans have created.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Remember:
you are being watched. Smile!<o:p></o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-57666870982734830062024-02-11T05:20:00.001-05:002024-02-11T05:20:00.146-05:00The door of death<p>A young
minister started to attend to his exotic king, who used to quote wisdom phrases
and do his best to rule the kingdom in a… funny way.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">One of the
things the king used to do was related to the execution of prisoners, an event
that the young man had to regretfully y attend. It was always the same…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">“You have
been condemned for your atrocious acts against the kingdom.”, the king used to
start. After some deliberation, he would finish his interference with this:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">“Now, if
you are brave, REALLY brave… My kingdom needs VERY COURAGEOUS people and I am
willing to pardon you…”, the king would wait for the prisoner’s smile and close
his speech like this, by approaching a simple door at a corner: “… if you cross
this door. This door takes a person to the most horrible place of my kingdom, a
place not even the best men of my army would dare to go! This door keeps us
safe from a monster nobody has been able to defeat.”, this time the king would wait
for the smile to vanish. “Now, my men will free you and if you want you can
cross that door, or you will be executed.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">ALL OF THE PRISONERS
would rather die than crossing the door.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">One day, he
found the king in a good mood and he decided was safe to ask the king the big
question<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">“Your Majesty,
I would like to ask you a question that has been haunting me since I have
become your servant.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">“Of course,
you may ask the question.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">After a brief
hesitation, fearing for his own life, the young man asked: “What is behind the
door?”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The king
showed an enigmatic smile and start to walk very fast, followed by the young
minister who realized soon where they were heading to: the execution field.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Now, the
young man was almost crying with the fear the king would throw him out through
the cursed door, but he was able to kept a certain calm face; they at last were
both facing the door themselves.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">“Open it!”,
ordered the king. The young minister rather clumsily opened the door and…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">…And he was
amazed! It was an extremely beautiful piece of jungle there. He was able to
identify some flowers and trees, and no sign of the monster.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When he
looked back to the king, he was definitely smiling.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">“Where is
the monster, your Majesty?”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The king
whispered something under his breath, looked at the eager eyes of his new
minister and said without a smile: “The most horrible monster of all does not
live in that jungle, but in the hearts and minds of people. It is called FEAR…
If the prisoners didn’t keep that monster inside themselves, they would dare crossing
the door and, as I promised, they will be free again. But that monster kills
them before our executioners. Be careful, minister, and don’t feed your own monster!
Just trust yourself and the fear will eventually die.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-21743789383701976472024-02-04T04:57:00.001-05:002024-02-04T04:57:00.138-05:00A life-long learning process<p>To have a
dynamic life, full of energy and meaning, it is important to understand that
this is the greatest university!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Every day,
every moment, at every interaction or chance to contemplate, you and I are
learning. There is no ending for that.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So, I would
like to suggest you two things.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">First, always
be <b>OPEN TO LEARN</b>. This requires humility and self-esteem, kindness and courage,
and most importantly, the deep desire to progress.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Second,
always be <b>OPEN TO SHARE</b>. You will need <i>to</i> <i>feel the pulse</i>
of the person with whom you are sharing, teaching, coaching or mentoring. You will
have to go beyond knowledge and trust your own wisdom. And share with generosity,
openness, mercy and love.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We are
sharing the same classroom, let’s make the best of it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-4988091408721212532024-01-28T05:30:00.001-05:002024-01-28T05:30:00.136-05:00The biggest victory starts from the smallest step<p>Some people
think of a victory as something <i>grand</i>, an epic movie on the making, with
sounding trumpets and all. Reality is – and you probably already know – most
moments of victory are quite ordinary.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">They can
come when we do a great sale, a wonderful project we proposed is approved, our
child gets an award or a very good friend recovers from illness. It is a
feeling that nothing can stop us and reality bends to our wishes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">There is no
<i>formula</i> for victory, and yet it is not a question of luck. It comes from
effort and thinking, victory is born from determination and dedication, and it
relies on concentration and patience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">However,
there is something in common with all types of victories: the first step is
usually a small one. The great sale started with a call or a response from an
inquiry; the project came from a conversation with a few friends; the award is
fruit of good parenting, talking to the child and motivating them, and the
friend’s recovery started with a google search…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Think about
your most recent victory and the more you think about it, you realize there is
a small step that would take you to that moment of victory.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So, what
about taking care of those steps? Yes, most of the time we are not aware <i>which</i>
step is going to take us towards that victory, but we can be more aware and
move with more focus, helping victory to come up.<o:p></o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-13949328309911802612024-01-21T04:57:00.001-05:002024-01-21T04:57:00.247-05:00What comes out of your mouth defines<p>The way you
speak and the things you say have power. Speech gives us the power to create or
destroy.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I give you
an example: Brahma Baba. He was a spiritual leader whose words are still
echoing in many people’s hearts. The knowledge he gave and even the stories he
used to share are still guiding people, decades later after his departure.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">And another
example: you! Yes, you!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You have
said things that touched others’ hearts and they are still echoing in their
minds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You have
spoken in such a way that you changed others’ lives.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You are a
leader and your words have changed others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So… it is
possible you have spoken some bad things, maybe you could even put some people
down with those comments, but remember those words that changed people’s lives
for better.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">And from
now on, invest time and energy to improve the wealth that comes from your words.<o:p></o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-85887251189375170802024-01-14T05:32:00.001-05:002024-01-14T05:32:00.139-05:00Your thoughts can be flowers, spears or boomerangs<p>I would
like to think of my thoughts as <b>flowers</b> as they pollinize others’ ideas,
generate life or are so positive that others can feel their energy. They make
our lives more beautiful and motivate us to move ahead.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">But, when
problems come up, my thoughts can be <b>spears</b>, like the old gods’ legends…
Spears that destroy the obstacles by making my own powers to emerge or to turn
them into leverages for my own advancement. My thoughts have power, and as I am
aware of it, I can use that power whenever I need or I want.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">And last,
but not least, my thoughts are ALWAYS <b>boomerangs</b> and whenever I launch
them, they will be back. So, I endeavor to have the best thoughts possible, so
that the best will come back to me.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This
enables me to understand my own thinking process and the ways my thoughts
manifest. And how they SHOULDN’T manifest.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I would
like to challenge you to think of your thoughts by using three different
elements; you can use the same as mine or create your own.<o:p></o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-799742981267428962024-01-07T05:05:00.001-05:002024-01-07T05:05:00.141-05:00You are necessary in people’s lives<p><i><span lang="EN-US">I would
like to remind you of something. And remind myself.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We are
necessary in other people’s lives.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">And, of
course, they are necessary in our lives.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Not in
the sense we cannot live without them, or they cannot live without us.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">But
without me, without you, others won’t develop some of their best
characteristics like courage, humor, trust, punctuality, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">By being
with someone different, that difference is added into one’s personality. The
more we are in touch with people who don’t share our tastes or preferences, the
more we will improve.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The same
for others.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So, try
not to give up on other people… Give them a chance one more time… ten more
times… a hundred more times.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">It is
worth, believe me.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-65472943333533584612023-12-31T05:16:00.001-05:002023-12-31T05:16:00.137-05:00The day the New Year did not come<p><i><span lang="EN-US">And one
day, the new year didn’t come…</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Millions
and millions of people were just waiting, but the new year didn’t come, causing
havoc, chaos and distress all over the world.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">December 32<sup>nd</sup>
was here! And 33<sup>rd</sup>, 34<sup>th</sup>… Well, it was quite strange and
some people took the initiative to try and reset the calendar, but others
wouldn’t accept, a new reason for polarization.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">FBI, CIA,
INTERPOL, ABIN and many more organizations started to look for the New Year,
following clues, but without any success. And time was passing… until people has
forgotten about the new year and accepted this <i>extended</i> year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When all
went calm, a very young person showed up somewhere. He was looking at the
horizon, appreciating the sun setting again and enjoying the moment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Even though
he was supposed to be working, by replacing his old co-worker, he decided he
wouldn’t do it. After all, what was the point? So many like him have come
before and all of them ended very old, bitter and disillusioned. In fact, his
decision was taken on the way to his <i>office</i> when he had the chance to
see the one he was replacing…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">No way! He
wouldn’t allow himself to get drawn by that; after all, he was the symbol of
novelty and change, the embodiment of hope and renovation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">But he
sighed… he knew he couldn’t post-pone it forever.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">He just
wanted people to be more aware of his importance, to take advantage of his
presence and to transform themselves.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">After many
hours, he closed his eyes already tired, but he took his things and he went to <i>office</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Next day,
the new year started… Maybe with hope this time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Are you
ready to change? What do you need to make this new year a year of hope,
renovation and novelty?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-7547881390698809832023-12-24T05:15:00.001-05:002023-12-24T05:15:00.126-05:00The legend of the place with no Christmas<p>A long time
ago, there was a place in which Christmas was forbidden. The reasons were
motive of a legend related to the great-grandfather of the present King.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">And people
obeyed, as it used to be custom of those times, to the laws of the land, but
not completely… In fact, one of the rebels was the King’s own (and only) child,
a young Prince who left the palace to live among the people. He found out he
was good making candles, and that’s how he was living.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">His love
for Christmas came from a time he spent in another kingdom, that offered him a
better education. Of course, there they celebrated Christmas… The Prince loved
it so much that he used to stall going back home until after the festivity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">One day,
the King got seriously ill. It was around Christmas time and the Prince was
very busy with his business. But, of course, family is family and he left the
candle production in the hands of others, while he moved in to the palace
again.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When he
came to see his father, he gave the healer some suggestions, which he accepted.
And he started to decorate the room…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Then the
corridors…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The
kitchen, the place where all workers lived…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Until the
palace looked magical!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">He was
careful in not using anything directly related to Christmas, but it was obvious.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">After a few
days there, exactly in the night before Christmas day, his father awakened.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">My son,
where is he?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Here I
am, my father.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">What is
all these… these lights… candles…? What is going on here?<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I talked
with the healer and he told me you would heal better in a more… festive place.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The father
got silent. He was King, and he knew what his son has done. After a few
minutes, with visible effort, he looked into his son’s eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You will
be a very good King, my son. You know the people as you have lived with them.
You know the value of money, because you had to earn it. You know the value of
education, because you have studied. And I know your heart is very big…</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Both men
were silent for a while.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I don’t
value a King for his art of war – there are others who can do that. It would be
good if you knew more about politics and negotiation, but there are many others
who could do that. I am glad you will be the King and… and… my only request is…</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">He stopped
due to his weakness. The Prince gave him something to drink and the King
continued.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">My only request
my beloved son is that… I never received a gift for Christmas. Could you give
me one?</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Prince
was stunned! But very quickly he got up from his chair with the intention of
giving his father a gift, when the old man grabbed him by his tunic and spoke
in a feeble voice:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In fact,
I want three gifts…<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">May you
give me your word that you won’t allow poverty to come into our land. At least,
everyone should receive some bread and something to drink, and have a shelter.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">May you
give me your word that you will help the rich as much as the poor. Let them
invite you for their functions and give them the present of your presence.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">May you
give me your word you will never let yourself be disheartened. Surround
yourself with wise people, good friends and be happy, until the day you can
pass the throne to my grandson.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The Prince
looked into his father’s eyes, regretting now to have left him, but
understanding it was for the best, and he agreed with all the gifts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">And he gave
his father all the gifts and many more. And he inspired his people to do the
same at every Christmas, to give three gifts to another person: solidarity, regard
and happiness.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">May you
all have a happy Christmas!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></i></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-86856374937544098822023-12-17T05:19:00.001-05:002023-12-17T05:19:00.135-05:00For the New Year, these are my resolutions<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p>I will keep
living, even though my health is not so good. Life for me is more than breathing;
it is creating, reflecting, helping others and building something.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I will keep
my honesty, no matter what. It is too easy to lie, but I know its price; maybe
it is difficult to be truthful, but I know its value.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I am doing
exercises, every day. In my mind, I train my thoughts. In my body, I train my
breath. In my wealth, I try my self-control. In my relationships, I train my eyes
to wear “seeing-good-things glasses”.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I will keep
meditating, deeply or in a light way. It is part of my routine and I keep it in
my awareness.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I am
serving… Service is my life; service is the most important thing in my mind, and
service fills my mind with enthusiasm.</span></p></blockquote>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">What are
your resolutions this time?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-40264360219543023962023-12-10T05:19:00.001-05:002023-12-10T05:19:00.124-05:00For Christmas, this is what I want<p>As
Christmas is coming soon, I have a list of gifts I want to receive. Check it
out, maybe something of this list will also be part of yours:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">More love,
so that I can embrace others and help them to overcome their sorrow.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">More power,
then I can also cooperate with people who are overwhelmed by obstacles.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Many more
virtues. In this way, I won’t be upset with anyone and I may help them too.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I need a
river of forgiveness flowing through my mind, so that I am able to forgive
anything that takes place.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A bigger
heart, so I can accommodate my and others’ mistakes, those I can’t forgive for
any reason.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So much
prosperity, abundance and wealth that I inspire others to overcome their
financial difficulties.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Lots and
lots of health… in this way, I can keep serving many more years.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Lots and lots
of health… I want to help others who are feeling unhealthy or ill.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A clearer
mind. It will be easy to understand others and send them very powerful
vibrations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">An even
clearer intellect. I will make better decisions and help others in their
decisions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A shining
personality, like an angel, so I can fly over the problems and bring others
with me to that elevated awareness.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">More time
for my personal effort; part of it will be dedicated to others.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">More time
to listen to others, even when they don’t talk.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">More time
to appreciate the world I live and contribute a bit more.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So many
gifts that I can give others who haven’t received enough…<o:p></o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-25121545651180548302023-12-03T05:04:00.001-05:002023-12-03T05:04:00.143-05:00In this month, I will…<p>Yes,
resolutions are for the new year, but what about one month in particular? I was
thinking a lot about December, since it will be different for me in comparison
with other years, and here are some points I will keep in my awareness for this
month:</p>
<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><i>Every day a
door opens for something new to happen.</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><i>All changes
start from within.</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><i>When I want
something to happen, I need focus and the right set of thoughts.</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><i>It is time
to do new experiments!</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><i>There are
many lights this month; let me focus on others’ lights.</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><i>Even though
there is a profound and a bit chaotic materialistic energy, I will go for the
spiritual side of everything.</i></span></p></blockquote>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b>Do you want
to join me?</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-65947564975913039142023-11-26T05:42:00.001-05:002023-11-26T05:42:00.155-05:00Embracing a tough reality<p>How is
reality for you? In fact, you have – and me too – two <i>realities</i>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The first
one is the REAL ONE, made by atoms and molecules, bodies, things and nature.
The second one takes place in our mind and it is as real as the other one, but
just for us; it is possible another person will <i>perceive</i> the same
reality in a different way.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Let’s think
of an exercise. Check an object that you know very well. Now, close your eyes
and pick it up – memories will come related to the object. Some of those will
be just images or sensations to the touch, but a few will be <i>the moment you
received it</i>, <i>who gave it to you</i>, <i>how do you feel when it is near</i>
and others that have nothing to do with the physical reality of that object.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In fact, by
using this same concept in relation to the situations you see, you hear and you
feel, there is something great about it: you may not change the reality as it
is, but you can change the perception…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Back to the
object: maybe it has been a symbol of love from another person. However, one
day, your best friend needs it and you give it away; now, it becomes a symbol
of YOUR love towards others. That is one of the most powerful keys to change perception,
donation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So, if your
perception of reality is negative, donate something to others, in relation to
that. A few examples:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><i>Job situation
is BAD! I can’t get work! So, I decide to volunteer and give others the best of
myself.</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><i>Divorce is
knocking at my door… I decide to talk with the person, but I will keep in my
mind their special version, the reasons for which we got together.</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><i>I am
suffering with bullies… I know it is going to pass; now, what I need is to talk
with the people who love me, so that I am surrounded by that love and the
bullying effect decreases.</i></span></p></blockquote>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">So, don’t
bother too much with the circumstances; work on your perception and they will change,
at least for you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-71561522262426145912023-11-19T05:32:00.001-05:002023-11-19T05:32:00.128-05:00To let go and to let in<p>There are circumstances
we shouldn’t be dealing as they hurt us, they remind us of the worse of other
people and we are unable to enjoy them. They are not part of a self-progress path;
on the contrary they may destroy our sense of purpose.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">And so, we just
let go of them, we let them to flow to past waters and we move on, back to our
self-progress road.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">However, from
time to time, a situation would emerge in which a lesson can be learnt. It is even
possible that situation would make us realize something and change. From time
to time, whatever we should have let go… we should not. On the contrary, we
should open our heart and let ourselves in…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Maybe by using
wisdom or talking to other people, we are able to discern <i>which is which</i>
and at times of so much uncertainty, that discernment is even more important,
because if we don’t let it go, we may regret about it later, and if we don’t
let ourselves in, we will miss a valuable lesson.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In my
experience, there is a question that I ask myself: <i>How necessary is for me
to go through this?</i> If I understand this is not necessary, I make effort to
step away of this circumstance; if I appreciate its importance, I <i>brace
myself</i> and I prepare for the storm that is about to come.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Use your
wisdom and don’t leave your path of self-progress.<o:p></o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-59077701119512529542023-11-12T05:03:00.001-05:002023-11-12T05:03:00.131-05:00A dysfunctional life<p>Life is
basically a question of balance. When there is balance, life goes well.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When balance
is lacking, life goes badly…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">OK, it is
not that simple, but balance is a key factor to experience a life of plenitude.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the reality supports balance is not
that common.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Every day, we
hear stories about people who hurt themselves or others. Every day, we hear
about people who lost their aim in life. Every day, we hear about people who
makes other people lose their goals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">There is no
easy solution for reaching that level of balance, particularly if the person is
way out of balance. but there are a few things to do to restore its balance:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Breath before
acting, or at least reflect upon whatever you are going to do.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Talk with
other people, hopefully wiser than you.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When you
really feel disbalanced, don’t lose your heart, keep on moving, keep on trying.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If all fails,
take a break by travelling or going for a retreat.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">New habits
are hard to form, but they are the best solution to keep balance.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Be happy! Enjoy
happy news, the company of happy people and act with that happiness.</span></li></ul><p></p>
MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-46271055468109689452023-11-05T05:42:00.002-05:002023-11-05T05:42:00.142-05:00An unplugged life<p>Disconnect yourself.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Not now,
you are reading this! Plan a time for that and live an unplugged life even for
a few hours. Or minutes, if you are too busy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The benefits
are enormous, it is called <i>tech detox</i> and it can give you another perspective
for life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Before disconnecting
yourself and therefore, stopping to read this, a few points to take into
account:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Some of the
things to which you are connected are under your responsibility. Before unplugging
yourself, start a backup plan for them.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Tell other
people who should know you won’t be available for a while, but don’t brag about
it. In fact, just tell them you are not going to be available; if you start to
explain yourself, they may argue and you will be involved in trying to justify
what you are doing. And of course, you will need to be connected for that…</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Have something
to do during that time: cleaning, sorting your clothes, donating your clothes,
reading a wonderful (paper) book, talking with that special person (in person),
enjoying life.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">After you
come back from this <i>detox</i>, understand what happened to you, check about
what you got for doing that. Tell others and inspire people to disconnect
themselves too.</span></li></ol><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Enjoy it! I
am sure it will improve your health, if you do that a few times during the week.<o:p></o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-34252933935198624032023-10-29T05:14:00.003-05:002023-10-29T05:14:00.141-05:00Times of hyperconnection: wellness<p>There is no
definite information about the impact of the hyperconnection times we are
living on our health, but I am sure there is.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Our wellness
is in risk and we should be much more concerned about the time we spend
watching a screen, listen to an audio or browsing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I would
like to suggest a few things that may help you, as they help me.:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Put a time
restraint to access your cell phone, particularly the options related to
internet.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you can
go and talk with someone, do it, instead of sending them a message.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">At every 45
minutes, stop and look at nature or the horizon.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Every now
and then, unplug yourself completely… eh, remember to warn members of your
family and friends about that.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Go simple! Even
with your equipment, particularly if you don’t work with it.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Go happy! Find
happiness within, from nature or from other people, in person.</span></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b>Remember</b>:
maybe the effects are not visible, but I am sure you will feel much better in
terms of your physical and mental health.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-7961613754144143002023-10-22T05:09:00.001-05:002023-10-22T05:09:00.156-05:00Times of hyperconnection: making friends<p>We live
times of hyperconnection… Do you remember <i>that time</i>? I was listening to
a very beautiful song in Spanish, <i>Vida más Simple<a href="file:///D:/Documents/Download/blog.docx#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[1]</span></b></span></span></a></i>,
and one of the lines was <i>a coffee was the price of friendship</i>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Well, I
don’t want to make you nostalgic, but the reality is the world we are living is
completely different, but our needs remain more or less the same. And
friendship is one of them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Here are a
few points about how to make friends at these times of emoticon greetings and
very brief helloes:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Make sure
you are developing yourself in terms of career, personality or intelligence.
Don’t try to use the idea of other people supplying you with what you can get
by yourself.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In fact,
think of friends by common tastes, preferences or mindset, not as someone who
can go to parties or who can sponsor a trip with you…</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Unplug
yourself consciously every day for a few hours, and use that time for personal
reflection or, if you are with other people, to listen to them and to talk from
the heart.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you are
REALLY with the other person, I mean, in person, forget your cell phone for a
time. That will show them how much you value their friendship.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you are
having a virtual relationship, as much as possible try to get together in
person. Nothing replaces being side by side.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When there
is an argument, don’t close the door to that person. Remember the good moments
with that human being and be thankful for them to be your friends.</span></li></ul><p></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///D:/Documents/Download/blog.docx#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">[1]</span></span><!--[endif]--></i></span></span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> To check on this song, sung by Nil
Lara: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJoVHpY04IM</i></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</div>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-48164329821457236122023-10-15T05:25:00.001-05:002023-10-15T05:25:00.140-05:00Secrets of the universe for the common person<p>The
Universe is huge and sometimes, we look so small… So, we, as human beings,
decide to unveil its secrets.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The secrets
of the Universe make life interesting and it can really improve quality life. Let’s
work on a few of those secrets, taking into account <i>my secrets</i> are not
the same as<i> yours.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Probably
the first secret is that <i>everything we do, comes back</i>. It is the basis
of karma law and it means all we do, speak or even think, all of that is a seed
that one day it will reap. So, be careful about the present and the future you
want will come to you at the right time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">There is a
second secret related to the first one, that gives a new dimension about karma,
<i>reincarnation</i>. Maybe you don’t believe it, but it gives life more
meaning and it makes more sense, because when we finally depart from this life,
we will have a new opportunity to correct, to help others and to be a different
person.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">There are
plenty of <i>laws related to reincarnation</i> and by understanding them, life
is better since we will realize what is really important and what is not. Another
big secret…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We are not
human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a
human experience</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">. That
is a huge secret, ignored by many people, even when they know it. By shifting
the focus of life from material to spiritual, self-transformation is an easy
consequence.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The last
secret to be shared is about <i>God, His place and His role at this time</i>. I
believe in God as an eternal incorporeal being, whose role is to help Earth to
move towards a new age, a real Golden Age.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">What about
you? What are the secrets you have learnt along the way?<o:p></o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3672368364963149207.post-80984108291402929822023-10-08T04:54:00.001-05:002023-10-08T04:54:00.137-05:00Secrets of reincarnation<p>Since I was
a child, I have believed in reincarnation. For me it is like a car: it works,
even though I don’t have any idea how it does. Or I didn’t…</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Reincarnation
has given me responses to many things that happen and for it, its concept and
application can change lives completely.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When I came
into a spiritual path, the Brahma Kumaris, I learned several <i>secrets</i>
about reincarnation that shed even more light, and I am sharing them here:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I will
start with the impact of being aware on the present life; there are two main
impacts I would like to highlight. The first one is the fact that we start to
think more GLOBALLY as reincarnation implies the person could have lived in
different places, have belonged to different religions and even have had bodies
of multiple colors, genders, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The second
impact I see on people who are aware of their past lives is that COINCIDENCES
change into <i>incidences</i>, by giving an explanation for strange things that
take place or, at least, it turns life more interesting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">By knowing
about reincarnation, I can <i>design</i> my next life. Reincarnation laws are
variable from one school of philosophy to another, but in general, they are
associated to karma laws. So, whatever an individual does, speaks or even
thinks, that will <i>come back</i> to them and probably, in their next life. In
this line of thoughts, if anyone wants to have a good (next) life, be a good person
and do good things.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">On the
other hand, those of us who know about reincarnation, we understand punishment
very well. It is the same as the former point, but focus on the bad actions,
word and even thoughts we perform. As we will have to live their fruit in our
next life, we should live this life in a stage of awareness.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A last
secret is related to relationships and that is they are mostly defined by
karmic laws. That means we have probably met our relatives, close friends and other
people who impact us in former lives. I like the focus of Brahma Kumaris,
particularly in this aspect, which is instead of thinking this person is a <i>karma</i>,
I can create a healthy relationship with everyone, assuring that when we meet
again in our next lives, the meeting will be sweet instead of sour.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I do hope
these secrets help you to live better and if you really don’t believe in
reincarnation, I guess these can be used as tips for your life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>MarceloBulkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058183923639160892noreply@blogger.com0