New Year’s resolutions: are they a lie?
Every year we perhaps set out to lie to ourselves as we make New Year’s resolutions. Here I offer you an alternative to these lies.
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Is happiness really attainable?
Is happiness an invention of mankind? Is it attainable, or is it something we fruitlessly pursue because we have all our basic needs met?
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12 Reflexiones sobre el significado de la vida
Grandes pensadores siempre han reflexionado acerca del significado de la vida Aquí 12 reflexiones de filósofos y escritores hispanos.
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At 81 I do not feel old; am I out of touch or just resilient?
I’m 81, pushing 82 and despite some gruesome health challenges, I do not feel old. It is a strange feeling. I wonder whether I’m out of touch or resilient?
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We should continue to read the classics; here’s why
In classic literature we can find worlds, attitudes, answers that otherwise, we would have never been able to discover.
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Virtually visit Madrid, the city where I live
Although the world has come to a standstill, I would still like to give you a virtual tour of some of my favorite spots in Madrid.
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Why you shouldn´t be compelled to finish reading every book you start
Reading one book a week, you can only fit 52 titles a year. With little time to waste, you can and should only read books that grab your attention.
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Madrid, vista por alguien que vive en la ciudad
Madrid es una ciudad tranquila, donde puedes pasear a cualquier hora del día o de la noche. Esta cosmopolita cuidad tiene mucho que ofrecer.
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Why writing longhand is a great skill to have
Should we all go back to handwriting all our correspondence? Maybe not. But there are certain messages that should still be delivered in longhand.
