Tag: Time
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Resources
Read more: ResourcesOn Esperia, the laws of physics were very different from those we know on Earth. This allowed the Espers to use magical powers. But they were also deeply aware of the land they lived in, and the natural presence of the 7 Shapes always reminded them that they needed to live in balance with the…
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Habits
Read more: HabitsWhile the details of how our brain functions are still a mystery, we now understand that, of the multitude of choices we make daily, most are made unconsciously, based on our own habits. We could truly say that human beings are creatures of habit! Making better choices in our daily lives means building better habits…
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Take the Time
Read more: Take the TimeWhen was the last time you took a moment just for yourself—not doing anything, just a few minutes of simply being? I know that most of you will reply: “I don’t have time to do that.” Unfortunately, if you don’t have time for yourself, even just a few minutes a day, no one else can…
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The Creation of Earth
Read more: The Creation of EarthShala was able to witness the creation of Earth too, far, far away from the magical land of Esperia. She was curious and full of joy as she watched life begin to take shape—how, over millions of years, nature slowly unfolded into a world where living beings could grow, flourish, and live in harmony. But…
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The Birth of Esperia
Read more: The Birth of EsperiaShala, who had always been alone since the beginning of Time and the Universe, was overjoyed when Esperia slowly took shape. Along with it came the elemental Shapes—Gurumin of Wind, Vati of Water, Faya of Fire, Kenko of Earth, and Eklea of Lightning. If people on Earth could see Esperia, they would be amazed to…
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The Shape of Time : Shala
Read more: The Shape of Time : ShalaWhen the whole universe was created, Shala was there—and she will remain until the End of Time. She is the most ancient and wise of the Seven Shapes, but she has no way to interact directly with the world, for she is the Present Time. Whenever people think about time, Shala, the Shape of Time,…
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The Simpsons Movie: If Homer Can Change and Become More Conscious, Then So Can We All!
Read more: The Simpsons Movie: If Homer Can Change and Become More Conscious, Then So Can We All!The Simpsons Movie is a 2007 American animated comedy film based on the iconic Fox sitcom The Simpsons, created by Matt Groening. The show has been running since 1989 and has accumulated more than 800 episodes! To be honest, I haven’t seen them all—and that’s precisely one of the reasons I chose to focus a…
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Can Whisper of the Heart Guide Us Toward a Life True to Ourselves?
Read more: Can Whisper of the Heart Guide Us Toward a Life True to Ourselves?What if fiction could awaken our true calling? Whisper of the Heart is a 1995 Japanese animated coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Yoshifumi Kondō and written by Hayao Miyazaki, based on Aoi Hiiragi’s 1989 manga Mimi o Sumaseba. The movie inspires a profound love for art, literature, and the courage to follow one’s own…
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Final Fantasy Adventure and Environmental Awareness: What Can Games Teach Us About Our Future?
Read more: Final Fantasy Adventure and Environmental Awareness: What Can Games Teach Us About Our Future?How does Final Fantasy Adventure reflect our relationship with nature? Final Fantasy Adventure, also known in Europe as Mystic Quest, is a 1991 action role-playing game developed and published by Square for the Game Boy. As a spin-off of the Final Fantasy series and the first game in the Mana series, it blends Zelda-like gameplay…
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Can Music Like Tears in Heaven and Layla Teach Us About Grief and Love?
Read more: Can Music Like Tears in Heaven and Layla Teach Us About Grief and Love?How does tragedy shape artistic expression? Eric Clapton is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music, and I believe I first listened to his songs when my brother started playing the guitar. My favorite song from Clapton is…