The contemporary era offers us a thousand opportunities to indulge in vain pleasures. The first of these is the cult of the person, which is primarily directed towards the self. The love of one’s own image is so deeply rooted in our society that a whole economy has been created around self-idolatry. Admiring oneself becomes pathological when it ends up…
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We all aspire to goodness, since it allows us to improve our self-esteem and consequently to be happy. However, in spite of this common aspiration, we notice that this purpose is not really realized by all. Striving for good without totally reaching it is rather reasonable since it is an absolute, nevertheless many go astray in their search. How is…
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Sometimes we would like to go and isolate ourselves in a cabin on a deserted island. Life acts like a teacher to us and we are tired of discovering that we forget the lessons he has taught us so many times. What would we do if we had narrowly escaped a bloody shootout? Would we be tempted to lead the…
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Dogs sniff each other to see if they can trust each other. What about humans, whether they live in Manila or Porto Alegre? Big smiles and sweet looks can be traps for the unwary. The rules that govern the bonds between members of a group differ greatly from one culture to another, which in itself limits our horizons somewhat. In…
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The transmigration of the soul is by no means proven. However, starting from the principle that we had an existence of our own that preceded us, could in a certain way help us to understand and improve ourselves. When we are born, we turn out to be the product of random circumstances that make us unique. Our DNA, our environment,…
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Imagine you were instantly teleported to heaven. How would you know? Would you feel a sense of peace and serene calm? You might be overwhelmed by the beauty and purity of this place. There is undoubtedly a link between your environment and your sense of well-being. Yet, could you really savor this peaceful moment as such, if your mind was…
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Selfishness is the idea that what matters most is the satisfaction of personal needs and pleasures. The egoist thinks that his being is limited only by the contours of his body, he does not see that his existence is somehow interconnected with the rest of the world. He denies the aspirations of others, the only reality is him. This neglect…
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Loving can be passionate, it is the most expressive and documented way. Cinema and literature have an infinite list of references that can support this expression of love. It is obvious, it is spontaneous: it comes quickly but it can leave just as quickly. This dimension is symbolized by the fire, it is ardent and sure of itself. Can there…
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Being sensitive to external beauty, whether it is expressed through architecture, poetry, or physical harmony in general, seems to be an indicator of our presence in the world. To appreciate beauty is simply to find a connection between our inner world and what surrounds us. These two hemispheres enter in resonance. Thus, to be receptive to external beauty, we must…
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We often believe that willpower alone can shape a life. It plays an undeniable role, it is true, but it can only hide for a time what is deep inside us. Willpower allows us to project ourselves onto the world with determination. There is a greater force that always ends up speaking and silencing our will: our essence. We are…
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