Inazo Nitobe in his book “Bushido” lists the desirable qualities of character nurtured in this great warrior skill: • Rectitude is the power to decide on a certain way of behaving in accordance with reason, without hesitation – to die when it is right to die, to strike when it is right to strike. • … More Samurai Code of morality
The purpose of Eastern martial arts is to form character, to create a path of self-control and cognition, which means its improvement. It does not aim at sports and defensive character, as is the purpose of martial arts today. Through exercise, some measures and techniques are developed and modesty and ability to work are acquired. … More The bravest are the most gentle and how it is related to Eastern martial arts
Maria Montessori was a famous Italian pedagogue. She was one of the first women to complete her medical studies in Italy in a very hostile environment at the end of the 19th century. “Maria is like a solid rock against a storm. One of those rare people for whom there are no obstacles” describes her … More For healthy and authentic personality development: Maria Montessori
“The lotus is a deep symbol of the East, where they affirm that we should live in such a way that we do not allow the world to poison us… It is a symbol of transformation: mud turns into the most beautiful flower and scent that this planet knows “- Osho describes it. Rising from … More Lotus
There are widely known stories about the eagle, such as the one when the eagle turns forty and about the eagle that lived among the chickens. The first one teaches us that if we want to develop in the right way, we must get rid of old traits, abandon them so that we can be … More Eagle
What should I do? How do I solve this? Which way should I go? I feel like I’m stumbling in place. I’m wandering. I am confused. It’s like I’m in a vicious circle. It’s like I’m in a maze and I can’t find a way out. And so we begin to circle in the dark … More Labyrinth
The first thing that happens when we ask ourselves this question is the discernment of the relevant from the irrelevant. Everything irrelevant will be removed and the priorities will remain to which we will give more space, on which we can concentrate and push them a little and accelerate. Because everything that blocked us has … More A question that takes us back to the present moment: What would you say to yourself as an old person?
This is a harp story. Once upon a time, there was a tree. One day, the wizard decided to transform it into a harp with this specific spell: only the greatest musicians will be able to tame its inflexible nature. Many tried in vain to elicit the melody from its string, but harsh tones of … More When we forget about ourselves, miracles are on their way
How to find work you love How to change the situation and not be among that 80% of people who do not like their job and spend their whole life in quiet despair. Because it can easily happen to us that even if we have the opportunity, we can miss it because we did not … More TED talks: How to find a career you love, inspire other people, stay motivated and have grit
While I was living in Rome, I had the opportunity to be a guest on a radio show called “Bit by bit” hosted by two nice ladies Dara and Danijela. So I started thinking about what I could tell the listeners. The title of the show reminded me of an instructive story. Remains of an … More Step by step without too much planning
Magialchimia 