Have you ever wondered if what you think is really original or merely a copy of your culture’s opinions without any variation? To what extent can you consider yourself an individual with own knowledge of his/her interiority? Many of us are asleep, consumed by the propaganda machine that has instantiated our identity. For example, you may believe that you...
Read MoreWhere does violence come from?
Violence is so predominant in our society, and one must ask why? How does violence arise? Why does it seem impossible to stop? Let me first begin with the fact that fear creates violence. People use fear to control others, but what they do not realize is that that same fear in fact will create violence in order to defend itself from the boogie man. Now, is...
Read MoreWhat is the truth in relation to peace?
There is something very interesting about this subject, and it is called perspective. The truth for me might not be the same for you… Now, why is this? Your vision has a determined experience that differs from mine. Peace only exists if it is individual, so it is a personal responsibility to find peace within ourselves for the sake of others and...
Read MoreHow to ask questions?
Belief goes deep into concepts. This occurs because concepts nurture belief, and belief is nurtured by concepts. This goes way into the way we process information through a possible prediction system (Hawkins, Blakeslee) or an interpreter (Gazzaniga) in the brain that creates justifications to sustain beliefs. The studies about how the brain works are in...
Read MoreHow to live forgiveness?
It is commonly believed that to forgive is something that has to be given, when in fact to forgive is a state of being. You may believe that some deserve forgiveness while others don’t… Don’t be fooled by what we have been taught through tradition! To forgive is not that relevant to the one who has hurt you, but it very relevant to you....
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