Category: Awareness
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If we act, a better future isn’t a dream
Read more: If we act, a better future isn’t a dream“Imagine all the peopleSharing all the worldYou may say I’m a dreamerBut I’m not the only oneI hope someday you’ll join usAnd the world will live as one”— John Lennon, Imagine As long as we strive to be role models for our family, friends, and society, a better future is not just a dream. Our…
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How bad habits keep us from awareness
Read more: How bad habits keep us from awarenessNeo just had his computer hacked by Trinity and isn’t sure if it’s real or not, if he is just still in a dream or if he is back to reality. Neo is doing some underground business and one of his clients suggests he needs to unplug. How are we spending our time? When asked…
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Let’s take control of our life
Read more: Let’s take control of our lifeKeanu Reeves plays a character named Thomas Anderson, who works for a computer company. While he appears to live a “perfectly standard” life—he pays his taxes, helps the landlady take out the garbage—he can’t shake the feeling that something is missing. A Life on Autopilot Have you ever felt like your life was on autopilot?…
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“The free-to-play man”
Read more: “The free-to-play man”This is the nickname he was given in Japan, referring to games with in-game payments. In an interview, he explained that his stance wasn’t “nonchalant” but simply a way to maintain better balance while shooting. I found the term used by the Japanese to describe him both funny and interesting, as it highlights how different…
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Building perseverance should be an habit
Read more: Building perseverance should be an habitSaint Seiya is one of the most iconic Nekketsu (literally meaning “hot-blooded”) Shonen manga and anime from the 90s, and its main character, Seiya, embodies the archetype of this genre. He’s a young orphan with an unbreakable will who draws strength from the power of friendship, never giving up no matter the odds. Seiya repeatedly…
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We should develop ourselves
Read more: We should develop ourselvesAfter a confrontation with Hadora, who has transformed himself to defeat Dai, Dai loses the duel despite receiving the strongest sword on Earth from Ron Berku. Ron Berku, one of the world’s strongest swordsmen, bluntly points out that Dai himself needs to become stronger. True fulfillment comes from ourselves We often think, “If I were…
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We are all different, each with our own strengths. Let’s embrace and utilize our unique qualities
Read more: We are all different, each with our own strengths. Let’s embrace and utilize our unique qualitiesSakuragi starts as a complete beginner in basketball. Realizing that traditional free throw techniques didn’t suit him due to a lack of practice, he decided to try a different approach. Despite other players laughing at his unconventional shooting style, he managed to score some points—something he likely wouldn’t have achieved with techniques he hadn’t practiced.…
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What Are Good Habits: A Quick Guide
Read more: What Are Good Habits: A Quick GuideIn Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, the main character, Dai, begins as a young boy with immense potential but lacking formal training to unlock his abilities. When a former hero arrives on Dai’s island and starts teaching him, Dai learns to become a true hero through a combination of combat training, study, and meditation.…
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“I can only show you the door.”—Morpheus
Read more: “I can only show you the door.”—MorpheusIn The Matrix, Morpheus accompanies Neo to meet the Oracle, who is believed to predict the future of those who consult her. While Morpheus firmly believes that Neo is the One, Neo himself is uncertain. When they reach the door leading to the Oracle’s apartment, Morpheus tells Neo that he can only show him the…
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Develop your awareness with meditation
Read more: Develop your awareness with meditationIn Bleach, the Shinigami characters share a unique bond with their weapons, known as Zanpakuto. To strengthen their abilities, they must deepen their connection with their inner selves, a process akin to meditation. Before his battle with Aizen, Ichigo practices a meditation technique taught by his father to unlock a new power called the Final…