Monday, June 28, 2010
Arts
It is interesting how art can influence on our lives in some ways. There are some kinds of arts that can really stir us. Music is a very good example of this: when you listen to an exciting song you become happier, but when you are kind of depressed, you usually want to listen to a sad or slow song. A certain type of music can remind you of something or somebody, bring good or bad memories, and etc. I also enjoy going to museums to learn about some specific subject or just to take a look at the pictures. This kind of art can estimulate our creativity and sensibility to details. Besides this, we can mention the cinema, wich it is a sort of art which is very present in our daily lives. A good movie can inspire us, or stirs us from laugh to crying. I love movies, and it’s something that I can do with friends or by myself. Dancing can make a party very fun, and it is how we can express our feelings through our bodies, or if we are only watching, it can be exciting as well. However, as I started to take theater classes when I was little, it became one of my passions, so when I watch a play, it makes me very satisfied and thoughtful. For example, this weekend I went to watch “Ovo”, the new Cirque du Soleil’s show, and it was so amazing that I stayed happy during all the day. I was impressed with the entire presentation and dreaming if I could be one of them doing those increadible movements. So, I believe that arts are an integral part of our lives; I can’t do without them!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Saudade
"Saudade" is a word in Portuguese, which has no exactly translation in English and neither in other language. It describes the feeling of missing somebody, and usually someone that you love.
You can say it regarding to things too, but for things that make a special sense for you. For example, you can feel "saudade" of your childhood, or of a house in the country which you used to go before, or of your hometown, your house, or even your mother's food.
When we say that we are with "saudade" we want to say almost the same as "I miss you", but the difference is that "miss" is a verb, and "saudade" is a noun.
I am here in the United States by myself, without my family, and sometimes I really miss them. I have many friends here, but it is not the same. I can say that I miss my family, but actually I feel "saudade".
You can say it regarding to things too, but for things that make a special sense for you. For example, you can feel "saudade" of your childhood, or of a house in the country which you used to go before, or of your hometown, your house, or even your mother's food.
When we say that we are with "saudade" we want to say almost the same as "I miss you", but the difference is that "miss" is a verb, and "saudade" is a noun.
I am here in the United States by myself, without my family, and sometimes I really miss them. I have many friends here, but it is not the same. I can say that I miss my family, but actually I feel "saudade".
Monday, June 21, 2010
Dreams
Do you have a lot of dreams? I do.
I have a lot of dreams in all of the senses: dreams at night, and dreams as a wish.
Dreams reflect our most deep thoughts, desires, frustrations, or simple things from daily life.
Psychologists say that they reflect our subconscious, and also there is a kind of therapy which is only based on dreams.
Sometimes I have weird dreams that don't make any sense, or if they do, I need to learn how to decode them... I think it's very interesting, so I always try to remember them, and try to understand them.
I have big dreams in life which I don't know whether I'll be able to reach, but one thing is true: I can only reach them if first I dream.
It's good to have dreams, because they make us to move on, they increase our hope, and help us to get over the problems.
Yes, I'm a dreamer. If it's bad or good, I don't know, but as Walt Disney said,
"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them."
I have a lot of dreams in all of the senses: dreams at night, and dreams as a wish.
Dreams reflect our most deep thoughts, desires, frustrations, or simple things from daily life.
Psychologists say that they reflect our subconscious, and also there is a kind of therapy which is only based on dreams.
Sometimes I have weird dreams that don't make any sense, or if they do, I need to learn how to decode them... I think it's very interesting, so I always try to remember them, and try to understand them.
I have big dreams in life which I don't know whether I'll be able to reach, but one thing is true: I can only reach them if first I dream.
It's good to have dreams, because they make us to move on, they increase our hope, and help us to get over the problems.
Yes, I'm a dreamer. If it's bad or good, I don't know, but as Walt Disney said,
"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them."
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Carpe diem
It's funny how we worry so much about the future. I don't know if it's something from the youth, or human being, in a general sense. I just know that I always catch myself thinking, worring, wondering, planning, dreaming about the future. Why are we so anxious to live the future if we have the whole present to enjoy? The own noun explains itself: "present", that is, it is a present we receive from God every day.
And there is more. When we aren't thinking about the future, we are remembering the past. Regreting ourselves won't change what happened. It can help us to do things better in the future, or in the present, but the past won't be changed.
Why is it so hard to live the present? I wish I could see life in a whole new light by living one day at each time, living as if today was the last day, and being able to practice the so-called "carpe diem".
And there is more. When we aren't thinking about the future, we are remembering the past. Regreting ourselves won't change what happened. It can help us to do things better in the future, or in the present, but the past won't be changed.
Why is it so hard to live the present? I wish I could see life in a whole new light by living one day at each time, living as if today was the last day, and being able to practice the so-called "carpe diem".
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Less is more
This is true. Sometimes, less is more.
I tend to write too much when I am inspired; on the other hand, there are some moments that I have nothing to say, or have no idea of what to write about.
I know that it can be tiring, so I will try to write shorter texts and try to be simpler in the next times. And also, I guess I need to make my self clearer, because I mess up my ideas writing in a confusing way... haha
If you have any ideas, coments or sugestions, feel free to tell me! :)
Thank you very much!
I tend to write too much when I am inspired; on the other hand, there are some moments that I have nothing to say, or have no idea of what to write about.
I know that it can be tiring, so I will try to write shorter texts and try to be simpler in the next times. And also, I guess I need to make my self clearer, because I mess up my ideas writing in a confusing way... haha
If you have any ideas, coments or sugestions, feel free to tell me! :)
Thank you very much!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Beyond Average
The verb “to improve” means “to make or become better, of higher quality”.The action of improving is something that has been lacking in our vocabulary and in our practical daily lives. We have been so busy with our own business and hurrying so much when doing our activities that we, sometimes, simply miss the goal. We do things almost automatically, without thinking about it. We just do it. Besides this, we don’t think if we are doing it well, we are just interested in doing what we are encharged to do, and finishing it soon. But what about the quality? What about the efficiency and the results?
It is such a challanging task to do everything we do in our daily lives correctly and efficiently. For example: when you are driving, you think about many subjects at the same time, such as “I have to take the kids at school, go to the supermarket, buy this and this, and then I need to do the housework, and later cook the dinner”, and etc; but you don’t really think about the action of driving. You don’t think if you are doing it right, and that’s why some troubles occur in the traffic. This is just a banal example, but things like this or even more complex happen with us every day without been percepted.
The main point which I want to reach is not that you must be picky with everything you do, but we should be carefull because we are not dealing with “stuffs” all the time, but we are mostly dealing with people, with lives. We should try to do things as better as possible not only for our own sake, but for people’s sake, in a general sense. By being good, you show people that you are willing to do that, you become an example and inspire them to be good too. Good actions bring us benefits, and the more benefits we have, the happier we become.
When we find something in life that is really hard for us, we have the bad habit of thinking about that as a barrier, or even giving up. However, we could see it in a new light: what about getting this as a challenge? Take what bothers you the most and transform it in a task for your life. Try to do it better, do it again if it is needed, and repeat it until you accomplish it with victory. Challenge yourself, show yourself and people around you that you are able to do that, and that anything is possible in life since you have faith.
Thus, I incentivate you to improve yourself (and myself) as a person, as a human being. Do the best as you can. Be nice, helpful, willing, positive. Make a good food for your husband, be fun with your kids or friends, say good morning to your neighbor, make somebody laugh, help your relatives. The change and the improvement begin from inside to outside, and when you do it, you don’t only change yourself, but also people around you. I’m sure that if you try it everyday, step by step, you’ll become such a great person to the world, you will be beyond average.
It is such a challanging task to do everything we do in our daily lives correctly and efficiently. For example: when you are driving, you think about many subjects at the same time, such as “I have to take the kids at school, go to the supermarket, buy this and this, and then I need to do the housework, and later cook the dinner”, and etc; but you don’t really think about the action of driving. You don’t think if you are doing it right, and that’s why some troubles occur in the traffic. This is just a banal example, but things like this or even more complex happen with us every day without been percepted.
The main point which I want to reach is not that you must be picky with everything you do, but we should be carefull because we are not dealing with “stuffs” all the time, but we are mostly dealing with people, with lives. We should try to do things as better as possible not only for our own sake, but for people’s sake, in a general sense. By being good, you show people that you are willing to do that, you become an example and inspire them to be good too. Good actions bring us benefits, and the more benefits we have, the happier we become.
When we find something in life that is really hard for us, we have the bad habit of thinking about that as a barrier, or even giving up. However, we could see it in a new light: what about getting this as a challenge? Take what bothers you the most and transform it in a task for your life. Try to do it better, do it again if it is needed, and repeat it until you accomplish it with victory. Challenge yourself, show yourself and people around you that you are able to do that, and that anything is possible in life since you have faith.
Thus, I incentivate you to improve yourself (and myself) as a person, as a human being. Do the best as you can. Be nice, helpful, willing, positive. Make a good food for your husband, be fun with your kids or friends, say good morning to your neighbor, make somebody laugh, help your relatives. The change and the improvement begin from inside to outside, and when you do it, you don’t only change yourself, but also people around you. I’m sure that if you try it everyday, step by step, you’ll become such a great person to the world, you will be beyond average.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
My Passion
When someone asks you what is your passion, what do you answer?
There are many things that I love, and many things that I'm interested in.
However, I believe that passion is that very first thing that comes to your mind as soon as the question is made. So, in my case, I would answer theater.
I used to take theater classes when I was 11 years old, and I kept doing it for about 8 years of my life. When I "grew up", that is, started going to college, becoming a trainee or getting a job, and doing many other things like these, I had to stop acting because I didn't have time to do it.
I could have tryed to get into an art University, but in my country, acting isn't a recognized job. If you want to become an actor there, you need to do it for pleasure, and only for this, because money wouldn't be the main return. So, I just heard my parents' advice and my sensible thoughts and decided to study another thing.
Nowadays, I got used to do without it, but I have to confess that I do miss it sometimes. It was something that really stired me, challanged me, and the main point: it pleased me! I used to act with all my love and willingness, even if it was only for a few people, or even for myself. I am a kind of shy, and sometimes I think I am not able to express myself as well as at the stage. Maybe it can be the reason I like theater so much...
I don't know whether I'll be able to act again, but I didn't give up of my passion yet. Nothing has replaced it so far. Something inside myself says that it is not the end.
There are many things that I love, and many things that I'm interested in.
However, I believe that passion is that very first thing that comes to your mind as soon as the question is made. So, in my case, I would answer theater.
I used to take theater classes when I was 11 years old, and I kept doing it for about 8 years of my life. When I "grew up", that is, started going to college, becoming a trainee or getting a job, and doing many other things like these, I had to stop acting because I didn't have time to do it.
I could have tryed to get into an art University, but in my country, acting isn't a recognized job. If you want to become an actor there, you need to do it for pleasure, and only for this, because money wouldn't be the main return. So, I just heard my parents' advice and my sensible thoughts and decided to study another thing.
Nowadays, I got used to do without it, but I have to confess that I do miss it sometimes. It was something that really stired me, challanged me, and the main point: it pleased me! I used to act with all my love and willingness, even if it was only for a few people, or even for myself. I am a kind of shy, and sometimes I think I am not able to express myself as well as at the stage. Maybe it can be the reason I like theater so much...
I don't know whether I'll be able to act again, but I didn't give up of my passion yet. Nothing has replaced it so far. Something inside myself says that it is not the end.
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