LIFE AND HEDONISM

The empty materialism that leads most people to forget the true reason for living causes many people to become apathetic, frustrated, empty and unhappy. 

It is unbelievable to see how unable people are to perceive that they are not going to live forever and that the material things they seek and long for so much are going to stay here when they pass away.

It doesn't matter how much famous, "powerful" or millionaire you are. You're going to die like anyone else, be it a king or the poorest person on the street. 

Death does not understand about social classes. The only thing that truly matters is living your life to the best and to its utmost  while you can, enjoying all of its unique and "fleeting privileges".

 Be Hedonistic without being selfish, greedy or trifling.

Life in four songs

 What would be for you the most representative music or lyrics of a song?

For sure it is a very difficult and complex answer. 

But I am going to take the risk and answer what I thing is one of the most impressive for me.

 Better saying, four beautiful songs and lyrics.

1st: An die Freude. / ODE TO JOY

A poem that the great poet Friedrich von Schiller published in 1786 and that the also great Beethoven composed in music between 1818 and 1824, which theme is the universal brotherhood of mankind. First performed on 7 May 1824, in Vienna.

It is the most beautiful Masterpiece that is totally "Hors Concours" (not competing/disqualified) because that is it what it is: the most beautiful and perfect music ever that´s above everything.

This is the song that we are welcomed in Heaven by God himself.

2nd: MY WAY

By Frank Sinatra and also the version with Elvis Presley.

The lyric is absolutely amazing and impressive as well. Something that we all should do before we pass away. You can check the lyric and take your own conclusions.

3rd: IMAGINE

John Lennon (and his wife Yoko Ono) couldn´t have done better with this song. 

It has the "same idea and concept" that wrote the great Schiller and Beethoven. The universal idea of a "perfect world". No racism, no borders, no greed, avarice; a brotherhood of men. etc.

4th: WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD

Composed by George Weiss and Bob Thiele, sung by Louis Armstrong.

It is such an amazing song. An "Anthem" to the World and its beautiful things, where even the dark is sacred and people love one another.

And the optimism that the babies of today will grow and learn much more than us.

If you have your own opinion and preferences, let us know here.

Martial Arts. A way of life. Principles

Martial Arts is not only to punch, hit or kick a punching bag.
It's much more than this. It has a deep philosophy and the main goal is to make you believe in yourself, to have a strong self confidence and teach you strive to be better and better to conquer all these traits. Besides the fact that you'll also have a deep respect for yourself and others and a very good health.
 Hardly ever someone who does Martial Arts will get involved with or go on any kind of drugs, such as alcohol, cigarettes, etc.

Its philosophy is based on five principles:
Courtesy,
Integrity,
Perseverance,
Self-control and
Indomitable spirit.
It brings numerous physical and mental benefits as well.

How can you achieve this?
Working out a lot each day. Tirelessly!
You can do it everywhere at any time. You'll know what's the best for you.

In my opinion Martial Arts is the second most useful sport in the World after swimming.
It's a wonderful way of life.

 

STAND UP FOR THE PLANET

One of the things that  piss me off to the utmost is to see the destruction of our environment and how the governments do not care about it. Specially from the greatest countries like Brasil, USA, India and China, whose governments refused to make a commitment in order to preserve it and diminish the CO2 emissions.

How far will this greed for money go?
How long the Planet with its environment, Oceans, seas, rivers and jungles will live for?
How far will we allow these stupid men go destroying all these in our Planet?
How long are we going to stand aside and pretending nothing bad is going on?
When will we stand up for the Planet?

Let's ask and demand for actions and solutions.
Politics are elected to represent the people and work for what the majority need and want.
The day people really learn this and demand them to do so things will get better.

To preserve the Planet is not an option, it´s an urgent need.
I hope people around the whole world can do more and more often what they did this week in the entire world going out in big marches standing up for the Planet Earth.
All pictures here