Peace

"We experience peace when we are in a state of mental calm and serenity. It might surprise you to notice how infrequently you allow yourself to be free from anxiety. Realizing this is the first step to inner peace. If you wait until all the details of your life are taken care of to allow yourself to experience peace, you will never feel peaceful because there is always something that your mind can grab onto to create anxiety. It is important to consciously set aside your worries and make time to cultivate inner peace. "   (Extract from The Daily Om)

Helping the World

I´d like to share these words about Helping the world which I extracted and adapted from The Daily Om.

Helping the world often takes no more than a moment, just a wish for the world is a beautiful gesture and can be done by even the busiest of people effortlessly. The gift you give each day need not be grand or attention-worthy because the broader benefits  are the same no matter the literal repercussions.

   We make our homes. workplaces, communities, and countries better and brighter when we think positive thoughts that echo outward, give donations of time or money, smile at everyone we meet, and lend those in need of aid our assistance.

   So much negative energy is generated by the suffering, pain and close-mindedness we are regularly exposed to, but we can counteract in a constructive way by thinking and acting altruistically when opportunities to do so arise.

   Once a day, you can affect reality, and you can reap the rewards of knowing that you are making the world a better place, day by day.

Although this video was meant to raise awareness of the need for immediate action in 2013, it is still one of the best videos to motivate people to make some changes to protect the Earth.

Happy Women´s Day to my friends, family, etc. Today I have to thank a man, my Dad, for teaching me that Education was the only way to navigate and that real effort was the captain in order to reach a safe port. Dad and I did not see eye to eye in several things and he struggled against his machista background but I know he would be proud to know that my brothers and I lead useful and happy lives thanks to him and my Mom.

Time for change and new beginnings. Forget the misfortunes and get ready to receive good luck.
Happy New Year!!!

My wish is that, one day, formal education will pay attention to the education of the heart, teaching love, compassion, justice, forgiveness, mindfulness, tolerance and peace. This education is necessary, from kindergarten to secondary schools and universities. I mean social, emotional and ethical learning. We need a worldwide initiative for educating heart and mind in this modern age.

Summer

Summer is a season that impresses our senses with its bright colors, fresch scents, briliant sunlight and vibrant flavors. It has a special effect since our burdens seem lighter and we feel compelled to relax, play or travel. 

Summer is a season of light, of opening doors, turning our faces toward the sun. It is invigorating to wake up with the sunrise, take a day trip to the beach, eat different and exotic ice creams or just sit and feel the sun.

Summer will pass quickly, but while it remains, you can renew yourself in the wonder of the light.