According to Bourdieu, there are several attributes that give a person value in a society. These include financial, cultural, symbolic, artistic and social capital. Our rank in society would be determined by the sum of these different forms of capital. On the other hand, a consequence of the principle of capital is that it is easier to acquire other types…
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To live is to earn a living above all. To succeed is to display a status, a lifestyle, a material comfort synonymous with security and social dominance. Since bourgeois values are dominant, we no longer really seek greatness, the sublime or the beautiful, it is above all efficiency and the lure of gain that are in charge. A society of…
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Fear is a natural emotion that we share with animals. Overcoming fear is like making a hero out of yourself for a moment. Why? Because we have gone beyond our conditioning to touch our immaterial, permanent nature, that which is our nobility. Fear being natural, it is more related to our physical dimension. It allows us to preserve our body.…
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Most people are lazy or ignorant. They don’t know or don’t want to make the necessary efforts to purify their mind, heart and soul. The body society Today’s society values appearances too much. This pushes us to seek the improvement of our only physical dimension to the detriment of all the others. What we cannot see or show, we tend…
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Secrets are more than just words exchanged between people, they serve to seal a friendship or a relationship like a chest that seals a priceless treasure. The test of secrecy Because secrets are difficult to keep, they have a very specific purpose: to test those we value. Just as iron is strengthened by fire and carbon, friendship also needs to…
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Information is a duty for every citizen. A good citizen is one who learns about the harshness of other people’s lives and the injustices that may be suffered by other peoples and even other species. This information effort is necessary to raise awareness but also to take action. It is reasonable to say that the media are not playing the…
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The recent upheavals have sometimes spread disillusionment in our careers, anguish and ultimately a certain loss of meaning in our lives. How do we cope with this and how do we regain joy when we feel the ground beneath our feet? It is not always easy to get caught up in these uncertain times. We want to hold on to…
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The strength of evil is that it manages to appear invisible to the majority of people Today’s societies are mostly based on dogmas of which we are not aware. Whether you live in Asia, in the northern hemisphere or on an island, it is likely that you live in a society that ignores a reality or that conceals an entire…
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A fundamental ingredient of happiness, and even one that can stand on its own, would be progress, whether real or supposed, i.e. the impression that we are improving in one of the dimensions of our existence. The fact of feeling an improvement gives us confidence and makes us look positively at the future. Without progress, it is difficult to remain…
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A digest of Michael Greger and Gene Stone’s book, “How no to die? Food tips and tricks for all those who want to live healthier Certain foods have preventive and curative functions with respect to diseases. Poor nutrition is the main cause of premature death Meat, dairy products, eggs and processed foods (from the food industry) are bad for your…
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