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July 6, 2022
Truly wise.
What is wisdom..??
Some people believe wisdom is experience. But if wisdom is experience, shouldn’t every president, king, prince, old billionaire, titan of industry and such be wise..?? Wisdom then is not experience. Experience is just living your life, having your beliefs and personal philosophies. But wisdom is universal, based on truth, justice and equality for all. Wisdom is based on true love, compassion.
Beyond the ego.
Human beings are ruled by their ego, the voices in their heads, the beliefs they hold, the opinions they have. Going beyond the ego then is for the ones who seek to be better human beings, beyond humanity. The ego sees different races, religions, traditions, cultures, nationalities. Going beyond the ego you can see more clearly, because beyond the ego you can recognize that we are all the same.
When your mind is able to recognize that we are all the same, then your heart blooms and you become more calm, more accepting, less violent and judgmental. This makes you wise, a ruler of yourself, a god unto yourself; because now your mind expands and leaves all stubbornness to think clearly and intelligently. And now you become love and happiness in your life, because your mind is free from a controlling ego.
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July 5, 2022
How I went from 0 to over 6000 followers in less than a year?
Hey nice people!
Yes, it’s been a while. I know… I know… I just got tired from posting and I needed a break. Maybe it’s not my thing.
Nevertheless, so many of you are so great at this blogging thing and it is so visible that it is your thing! That this is what you need to do with your life! It’s your calling, your passion! And that’s why I want to share my blueprint of how I managed to grow this blog so much in so little time!
1. Post as much as you can!You need to really know yourself and find your rhythm here. I posted 4 times a day. And let me tell you that it is exhausting. But it was exhausting because I realized blogging is not my thing. I’m more of a reader than content creator, even though I think I am fairly good…
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Leader.
The better man.
What’s the essence of love?? ‘Empathy.’ Compassion for those around us. The better person connects through compassion, not intellect, not overthinking. Too much thinking leads to judging too much.
The person who seeks wisdom is always opening his heart to life, to people, to all creatures. Don’t let your past dictate the measure of your love in the present. That’s all we have, love and compassion; because if we don’t then we have the opposite, hate and pride.
Leading yourself.
It’s not about leading others, but about leading yourself. And we truly lead ourselves by moving on and opening our hearts. Opening our hearts to new experiences, to new people, to new habits, to new places. Being compassionate with yourself then is allowing yourself to love, so you can move on, and you can build the new, and you can be an example to others so they may lead themselves as well.
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July 4, 2022
Using time wisely.
Time is limited
The time we have is all we get. Living in past memories, past hurt, the expectations of others, carrying all this guilt and negativity about some believed failure. Nothing good comes from all this. It’s of value to always remind ourselves that time is precious, and that we are here to be happy by moving on with something that makes us feel worth, success, happiness.
Nothing is a failure if you don’t let it be.
That’s very real. Failure is just a label, a belief, a philosophy put into your mind by family, friends, society in general. The only thing that is true is the belief in yourself. And when you believe in yourself everything becomes a learning lesson, not some failure.
When you truly believe in yourself you do not give up or become sad about not accomplishing something. Life is full of lessons. Believe in yourself throughout life and you will see the lessons.
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July 2, 2022
Wise quotes…
Some quotes that have helped me:
“The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.”
― William Shakespeare, As You Like It
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform (or pause and reflect).”
― Mark Twain
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”
― Aristotle
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
― Socrates
“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”
― Aristotle, Metaphysics
The path to liberation
The way we live today, or the way our societies are built, may bring pressures, tensions, burdens. And for this, the path to liberation, to enjoyment of myself and my life, is wisdom, knowledge, insights to live better.
Obviously, experience is important; however, experience, living each day is not enough. I must cultivate myself through learning from the wisdom of others. So, it is my heartfelt desire that you take this into consideration and find the knowledge, the wisdom that can help you, in whatever situation you meet in your life.
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July 1, 2022
Hobbies…
What are the best hobbies…??
The best hobbies are the ones which bring passion and commitment out of you, the ones that make you feel important and free. To me, the best hobby brings me pure joy and that sense of importance. The best hobby is more than just fun, because it has to give you discipline and love for what you do.
A guide to yourself
A hobby is also something that gives you quality time with yourself, and in this time you may ponder your feelings and thoughts more intimately. Because sometimes life gets too busy for us to ponder like this, hobbies are a wonderful source for making friendship with ourselves.
I find my writing, my painting, my drawing quite liberating; because it is what gives me pride, joy, self-discipline, and a sense of freedom and time to discover myself. And discovering ourselves is why we are alive, why we experience joy and misery, why we have the gift of self-awareness.
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June 30, 2022
Being yourself.
The freedom is in this
Freedom is the most important in life. Without freedom, we don’t feel love. Without the feeling of love, we become miserable and thus make others miserable too. But freedom then lies in our minds, because it all starts in our minds. Letting go of what others say, I become free. Letting go of the past, I become free. Letting go of all expectation, I become free.
Freedom is being yourself entirely
So, letting go of all I have mentioned leads you to being unique. Being unique means finding yourself. Because only by letting go of all this you can have the time and the energy to actually look into yourself and free your mind from carrying the burdens from the past, from others, and from all pressure. And being free requires you to become free of burdens, friend.
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June 29, 2022
Anger…
What’s anger…??
Anger is lack of understanding that makes us impulsive, maybe frustrated, perhaps with a strong desire for revenge. Everything in life is understanding. If understanding lacks, then wisdom lacks. If wisdom lacks, then violent, hateful, negative feelings manifest themselves within us.
Anger is very human & healthy
Being human means I must feel everything. Now, the wise thing is to actually dedicate time to feel everything. But feeling doesn’t mean following those feelings impulsively. If you feel, just paying close attention without reaction, you will become wise; and you will become healthy, because your mind will get a higher understanding of yourself.
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June 28, 2022
About love & romance…
What is romance…??
Romance is a love connection, a poetic way to join us together. It is physical attraction, respect for one another, admiration for the personality of someone. And yet, it is a construct of society. It is an institution, honest, heartfelt; but no more than a tradition and a belief where sex has some importance.
Is romance love..??
Romantic feelings are strong. A strong desire to be with one another. A strong desire to connect through nice and poetic words. Love. But love is not “romantic love.” Romantic love is just another label. In all truth, love is a connection beyond labels. Love goes beyond the flesh and it has no thoughts of poetic nature.
What love is
Love is no label. When you see a beautiful horizon, or a beautiful woman, or a beautiful and innocent baby, or a stranger suffering in a war, or a whole nation in terrible pain from war.
In all this you feel empathy, a connection to the beauty, to the suffering, to the existence of love in you. Because love is a connection to all existence. It cannot be explained, because it is not of the mind. So when you love, remind yourself that love is pure empathy.
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June 27, 2022
Healing from wounds…
We are not our past
No one is fated to remain the same from our past. No one is doomed by the hurt of what was. We are what we choose to do now, looking forward, by thinking consciously and accepting that we can change and be better. And to be better than we were is always about moving on, and is always about discovering the value and honesty in yourself.
The mind can be a solitary place
All that burden. Perhaps bad memories. Maybe things we regret. Or just neglect from loved ones we feel. It all can get pretty heavy on us and make us start thinking that we can’t progress on our own. This is the darkest of our thoughts, and this can really become a solitary place filled with anger and frustration. Who would willingly like to live in a mind like this??
Healing yourself
We don’t heal by re-living bad memories, thoughts, and the things that were. I find that if I have a physical wound, for example, in order for it to heal I must not touch it. It might itch, sting, even hurt; however, if I keep touching it I make it worse and the wound starts to bleed more and more.
Now is a terrible pain that makes me weak and unable to feel healthy and happy to enjoy my life. The same happens with our memories, our past and all those things we must leave behind. We must be light and our minds free of burdens.
How I move on
1- You must create a purpose in your mind, and it has to be something truly important for you, something which makes you feel passionate and excited to work towards it daily.
2- You must give yourself the respect you deserve, which means not allowing thoughts of negativity, of doom and gloom to control the way you feel. It’s all about self-respect. All of it.
3- Trusting yourself is accepting that you will make mistakes and can move on from those. Trust is letting go from seeking perfection. You’re human, thus you will make mistakes. Accept this so your mind is ready to be strong when the time comes.
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