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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The job market is a gladiatorial arena for some in which you have to deploy the best weapons to outperform your opponents. Why not flee the competition? Why not apply the Blue Ocean strategy? When you face a competitor there are three main strategies for defeating them: engage in a head-on, merciless head-to-head battle, dissuade them from fighting, or take…
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My answer to this question will be a bit trivial, but I can’t think of any others. In my opinion, to fail one’s life is to try to live another’s life, the life that has been imposed on us, the one that has been presented to us as the only option. The only life worth living is his. However, such…
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Why aren’t we shifting massively to a hippie-like lifestyle? We know that nature is not doing so well. We also know our children may have a tough life because of the actions of previous generations. Why aren’t we concerned about what’s going on in the wild? Do we really care about the environment or are we just trying to be…
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Recent events have highlighted the inequalities that persist in supposedly the world’s most advanced societies. How can we explain the persistence of abominable acts by those in power? Is it a reminder of the past? Are we all doomed to relive the injustices at the very root of the constitution of our nations? What are the healthy foundations of a…
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A book is not necessarily the work of a noble thought although it is the fruit of work done in solitude and in a psychological state that can be somewhat meditative. A book is the expression of a thought, an opinion, a reflection on a particular theme. Just as a spoken word can be despicable, so too can the written…
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Knowing how to draw on boxing and animal defence strategies When we interact with others, we are presented with experiences that could be placed into three categories: positive, neutral or negative. Often we come out of a negative experience affected by a negative experience and invigorated by a positive one. A problem can arise when we repeatedly encounter harmful people…
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How to apply a centuries-old principle to our lives Fallow land is part of the three-year crop rotation system. Rotation or “soil rotation” was widespread in medieval agricultural cropping systems. The principle was that the land was divided into three parts in order to allow both productivity and soil regeneration. The three pillars of this system were the production of…
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