A positive approach about human kind

It is true that mankind has created very sofisticated means to destroy itself.

But it is also true we created many means to rebuild ourselves. Many more than the ones to destroy us.

Perhaps, that is hard to see when we look at the surface of things and situations. But all, destruction and construction, comes from the minds of men and women, children and elderly, people of all colours and paths of life.

This is now the time for rebuilding the world, to create a new society where what we value is so powerful, so powerful, that no trace of our capacity for destruction remains.

This is the time. Right now. Make your choice!

My heart, your heart

Some story tells us that one day, there was just one heart in the whole world. Everyone was connected to that one heart, until one person broke the connection. As a miracle, the person developed another heart and one by one, everyone got separated.

Isolated.

Now, at this time, another story is being performed. Those whose awareness is awaken are getting together, generating one heart again.

Not a physical heart, but sharing emotions and feelings, sharing values and hopes. Sharing life.

It is the time for mercy and compassion, when I am able to give others what I have most and take from them, with gentleness and apreciation, whatever they have to fill me in. In this world where things look worse every day, I give you my heart fully, so that whatever I have you can also get benefit from it.

Give your heart too, and we will build another world, a world of one heart. Again.

Fantasy!

With the arrival of the last movie of Harry Potter, one thing I notice is that it does not matter the century we are all, with its technological advances: people love to dream.

There are probably two categories of people in the case of those who are queueing to watch the movie. First, there are those who just want to enjoy and live nice moments. Fantasy and dreams have this magical spell on us all that makes us to forget whatever is happening around and live a life that is not ours. After the two hours or so of the film, we are back to the old routine. Fast, the effect of that experience goes away sending us back to the same former state (or worse).

Another category is of those who are doing different things in their lives. They are already living a dream, and so the movie is more like a kind of reassurance. It works as an impulse so that the dream gets stronger and stronger. These kind of people very easily identify themselves with the characters and even though they won't do magic all around... well, forget that, they WILL do magic all around, but not the kind you show in a movie. They will learn how to get better and change faster. The movie will be a school session for such a people.

Which category are you? Take care!

Do you speak Globish?

Sometime ago, I've written about Globish, as it is probably the language I sepak when I think I am speaking (or writing English).

I am realising now that this is changing the way we all communicate. As Globish spreads its influence, not only the quality of English is changing, with less words and easy to understand, but also is pushing those who are English-speakers to change the way they talk.

And going beyond English, Globish has several others ramifications - two I have experienced in less than one month was Globuñol and Globugues.

It was an international meeting and a friend of mine was struggling a bit to translate someone's speech in Spanish into English. Reason: the lady was using a good and refined Spanish. So, beautiful words were virtually cut off and the translation was giving not much in essence, but with less sofistication and more understanding. Same happened to me in several occasions someone asked a question and I had to translated it into English - I have just cut the preamble off and concentrated in the question itself. That means, people who speak Spanish when relate to those who are English-speakers using their own original language, they must speak in Globuñol, as that will make it easier for translation.

The Globugues was worse - I am Brazilian, but I hardly speak Portuguese during the year. So, during my two weeks in Brazil, I realised I was using Globugues to communicated with others, restricting the words and meanings.

In all these cases and many more (like texting tks instead of thanks), communication is losing is façade, beautiful words and its decoration, focusing more in passing a meaning. In fact, paradoxically, our dialogues and talks are becoming richer with experiences.

In silence...

In an age where there is so much to talk about and many ways to do this, go into voluntary silence seems obsolete.

However, entering all the whirlwind of noise, the self started to lose its stability.

Thus the search for a practice of voluntary silence that for years was associated with religious traditions or some sort of monastic self-flagellation.

Worldwide, many of the busiest people are seeking voluntarily to practice silence, mainly through seminars and retreats.

What causes this and what is really the result?

Reasons

The incessant noise of the world has prevented people to make time for thinking and reflect on what really is happening. As human beings behind all actions and events there is something deeper, such as inner reactions, emotions, relationships and their impact, projections, etc.

Because of this, when what is happening behind, which is unknown, comes to the front, the person is not ready, and lot of unnecessary suffering comes.

When we get into silence, we have the ability to see what is happening behind and take action before it's too late.

Impact

In addition to the clarity of what is really going on, silence also heals on many levels. By being silent, physically and mentally, you have the time needed to reach conclusions in your own life and create a major change.

The other impact is to allow an "internal closet organization". It is a time to check what is happening internally, plans and projects, life as it is. Without silence, the cabinet will have to last disorganized until life decides that the individual needs to take time and forces him to do so.

Methods

There is no single way to remain silent, from complete silence to the silence of "speaking as little as possible", or just experience silence in mind.

It all depends on the effects the person wants to make in his/her life, time and energy available to be invested.

Conclusion

It is fundamental to set aside time to experience the silence, as it helps to understand the reasons and choose the correct method to experience it.

What to do if something bad happens?

There are so many bad things that can happen to any of us, small or big. Question is: what to do?
Do you remember Charlie Brown and the guy with a blanket? That was his natural solution, just hold on his blue blanket and he felt safety. All problems went away just like that.
However, we have grown up, leaving our "blankets" behind. We are mature and experienced, we are supposed to know how to deal with situations now. No need of a "blanket".
No need?
In fact, all of us need something that gives us confort and safety. We all need something that generates in our hearts hope and the sweet and almost innocent feeling of bliss. We need a "blanket", probably an internal "blanket".
Inside ourselves there is something special and powerful. Something that can be accessed anytime. It is an inner space where safety is there and it is ours. All the time. We don't need something external, we just need that comes from within us. Happiness is a thought away...

The difficult side of travelling

I am not the biggest traveller in the world. I am not one of these guys who can count their miles, or end with lots of Platinum and Diamond Traveller Cards - in fact, I've just got a Gold one... but that is it!

However, after so many years travelling, I can say it is not easy and it is not becoming easier, as it should. Comfort, punctuality, company (during the trips), service on board, etc. are all factors that you can count will worsen along with the years.

Security is also a point - it fluctuates a lot, and you never if they will want you to strip your belt, or not. More advanced airports in more advanced countries spend a lot in security education curve - videos, hiring friendly people (the one in Madrid gets my high marks with their friendly Latin-american crew) and new machines. But for the passenger, that means to have to learn something new, even though it is a few minutes, after a wonderful 10-hour flight compressed between two very large, boring or intense people. Not nice, really.

I feel spirituality, specially meditation, helps me a lot to go through these trips which quite often turns into real nightmares. Whatever you chose, try something that enlightens you and makes the trip a worthwhile and wonderful experience, rather than something to avoid. And, by the way, avoid murder books - it may inspire you....