What is ‘consciousness’? A question that will challenge your worldview
“Consciousness is the biggest mystery. It might be the largest outstanding obstacle in our quest for a scientific understanding of the universe.” David Chalmers Consciousness is one of the most familiar and at the same time one of the most mysterious phenomena in the universe. We are all familiarized with consciousness. Every day, when we […]
The gifts do not exist
What is a gift? Is anyone born with a gift? Does the gift exist? For philosopher Lucien Sève, it doesn’t. I learned about gifts in two moments in my life. First, in my childhood, in a patriarchal and Christian family, I learned that I, by drawing and painting better than my peers, had a gift. […]
Mental health care in times of peace and turmoil
A recent publication made by The Lancet demonstrates that 1 out of 5 people in conflict areas suffer from mental disorders. For many of us, this is not a surprise. It points out a very significant fact: mental health deterioration is a direct consequence of conflicts and war. Not saying that is the main cause, […]
How The Universe Reaches Out To You
In learning and exploring philosophies like ‘new thought,’ it’s great to discover how much is already aligned with my belief system. And whether it’s personal or faith based, or just living and experiencing life and people around you; it takes a keen eye but an open heart to really listen to what the universe is […]
Question or Answer: What Matters More?
Once a Teaching Monk* from Peace Revolution project said: In Eastern philosophy, everything is about the answer. It doesn´t matter much the question, what matters is the answer. At that very moment I thought: In Western philosophy, it is totally the opposite – think of Jaspers or Heidegger, to name a few -, what matters […]
On the Discipline of Love
When it’s comes to any kind of relationship, we all have something to say. It doesn’t matter how experienced you are, for sure you have some ideas on love and you share them in many different ways. With so much discussions going around this topic, a mindful, realistic and integral perspective is something that is missing.