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The 7 Shapes â Reflected in the Stories We Love
Not only in the magical world of Esperia, but right here on our beautiful planet Earth, we can also find echoes of the 7 Shapesâhidden in plain sight.
While we may not possess the magical powers of the Espers, we carry within us a human equivalent of their StarDust:
our incredible brain.
What if we looked at the world around us with greater awareness?
What if the stories we read, the movies we watch, the anime, manga, and books we cherishâŠ
were more than just entertainment?
Each post below explores the presence of wisdom, balance, willpower, empathy, and moreâthrough the lens of popular culture.
Letâs rediscover what inspires us, one tale at a time.
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“I can only show you the door.”âMorpheus
Read more: “I can only show you the door.”âMorpheusIn 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 Oracleâs apartment, Morpheus tells Neo that he can only show him the…
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Resistance training for a fit body
Read more: Resistance training for a fit bodyZoro demonstrates remarkable discipline in his training routine. For instance, he performs arm exercises by swinging an extraordinarily heavy poleâ50 kg! Resistance training is well-known for building muscle and strength, though we donât need to match Zoroâs level of intensity! On average, sedentary individuals lose about 1% of muscle mass per year after their 20s.…
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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…
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Let’s express our gratitude
Read more: Let’s express our gratitude***Spoiler alert*** After finally defeating Sin forever, Tidus, who is revealed to be a spirit, begins to fade away. In the Japanese version of Final Fantasy X, Yuna simply says âThank youâ before he disappears. The English version has her say, âI love you,â which makes sense, but I prefer the Japanese version. The single,…
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Let’s develop our awareness with meditation
Read more: Let’s develop our awareness with meditationIn order to defeat a new enemy named Pain, Naruto trains to acquire a new technique called âSage Mode,â which involves meditation to connect with nature and enhance his abilities. Narutoâs master, Jiraiya, who was like a father figure and one of his few true relationships, was killed by Pain. Overwhelmed with grief, Naruto initially…