The ability to endure suffering and the clever use of leverages Two points shared by all those who have become rich on their own, i.e. they have not inherited their wealth. The ability to endure pain is of prime importance since it has many consecutive virtues: not seeking immediate pleasure, endurance to provide the extra effort and hard work. The…
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Know where you are at all times Some discussions can be captivating, others, on the contrary, can be harrowing. How do you explain these differences? Is there a way to “elevate” a conversation? There seem to be four levels of discussion. Let’s see what they are. Talking about people: Most often, when we talk about someone, it’s to criticize them.…
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Each individual’s day is structured around two forces, rising and falling: yang and yin. It is advisable to organize one’s day according to these two energies. In general, the yang forces are more present in the morning: this is the time to create. Conversely, the evening is more conducive to yin energies, i.e. to receive, to learn to reflect. The…
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It seems that we all have a radar ready to detect the faults of others. It’s a human tendency, perhaps we see the half-empty glass too often. Although this propensity to see the vices in others is strong, how can this help us to progress? There are two ways of reacting to the defects we perceive in others. The first…
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A word or verb has energy. A truthful word creates trust and respect. Conversely, a word that is insincere or unsupported by facts creates mistrust and a lack of respect. This is how humanity has functioned for centuries: a word that is insincere or tarnishes the reputation of others could mean death for the person who uttered it. The strength…
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Family is the place of transmission par excellence. There are many different forms, however, are all these bequests good to receive? Heritage, whether cultural or material, is the very essence of the notion of family. Can we deliberately choose not to accept a bequest that has been imposed on us? Should we inherit the sufferings of the past without compromising…
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There are qualities necessary to become a warrior according to Japanese tradition. The bushido (the way of the warrior) is composed of eight values necessary to form the martial character: righteousness (義, Gi, “rectitude”, “rigour”, the spirit of justice), heroic courage (勇, Yū), benevolence and compassion (仁, Jin, sometimes also translated as “greatness of soul” or “generosity”), respect (礼, Rei),…
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Emotion seems to be what we lack most in writing, at least that’s what the younger generations think, who compensate by writing with smileys, emojis and other images. This need was born in Japan, where writing is essentially ideographic: the image is the text. In this sense, this need is not present in cultures that have developed around alphabetic writing.…
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What is hardness? Should it be embodied in everyday life? We are taught to be kind to others, to be polite, that is to say, to polish off our rough edges that could be sharp and hurt others. However, life is full of annoyances and individuals who do not necessarily want good things for us. Should we be kind, should…
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There are two types of families, those that are supportive and rely on each other, and others that rely on the resourcefulness of their offspring, so know to which one you belong. Your parents may have sent you mixed messages: they tell you that you can always count on them when things go wrong, but when that happens, they slip…
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