thinking

Knowledge

I was thinking about knowledge. Today, it's seen as "intellectual stuff" or confused with in-depth study of what we like. In my opinion, knowledge should be comprehensive, covering multiple topics, and then it's natural to "focus" on what we like. But we shouldn't eliminate...See more

Death

Talking about death is a taboo subject: we avoid it, we touch our "jewels," we quickly change the subject. We forget that death is part of life: we can't escape it, there's no point in prolonging one's existence as much as possible (is it more important to live a long life than...See more

Money

Money is important in life: it allows us to buy the things we want. It has replaced simple barter and has "simplified" our lives. The danger is that it becomes the main thing we want: in the constant rush to "want something more," we end up depriving ourselves of enjoyment,...See more

Selfishness/Egoism

Asking AI for a definition, I get these results: Selfishness: an attitude of caring only or mainly about one's own interests and well-being, with little or no regard for other people's needs. Egoism: a more formal or philosophical term indicating a doctrine or disposition that makes one's own self-interest the primary or exclusive motive of action. I see a lot of it, and for a thousand reasons. Because one's conscience screams, and to silence it, one fills one's head with "excuses" and "reasons." The end result? One does nothing.

Charity

We do it out of pity or compassion. The important thing is to do it: it's a gesture toward those who can't cope and are worse off than us. Whether it's money, food, clothes, or our own time, let's do it: it makes us better people and somehow improves the lives of others

Convivability

"Being together" is innate to human beings. Many people choose to be alone for various reasons: they prefer the "sincerity" of animals, they consider those moments "forced," and so on. If—and I emphasize if—these are sincere moments, they enrich our lives and our memories.

Believing

The act of believing can be interpreted in many ways: religiously, politically, spiritually, socially. I distinguish between "religion" and "spirituality" because religion is often governed by "laws," whereas in our own spirit, we make our own laws. Believing in something gives...See more

Happiness

We all desire it, and when we achieve it, we don't realize it. I think it's because many people don't understand the meaning of happiness: many "see" only physical well-being, others the achievement of "success." In my opinion it's a combination of well-being, meaning, relationships, and clarity about one's life. It's not a continuous state, but a quality of how one lives in moments when one feels "right" with oneself and the world. And above all, it's not found outside of oneself, but must be sought within

Arrogance

I myself make the mistake of being "arrogant": I notice it's a way of being when you just want to be right without listening to the other person. And when I notice it, I immediately backtrack. Unfortunately, it's an increasingly common trait: it's an attempt to impose one's own...See more

Ethics

The word ethics has fallen into disuse: we don't hear it anymore. And it's often confused with morality: in my opinion, it's much more. Living ethically doesn't just mean following moral precepts, but adopting a set of norms, values, and customs that govern behavior in a given...See more

Studying

Studying is essential; without it, in my opinion, life is meaningless. The concept of studying is often associated with the image of a person hunched over books, but in my opinion the concept is much broader. It's about creating a "critical conscience," not accepting everything...See more