There has been an absence of the Chronicles for a few months, completely unintended – but here we are again.
As usual the journey of life has taken me to great destinations over the past 6 months, to mention Bogotá, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, New York, Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, Mexico City, Galveston, Chappell Hill and most importantly an internal journey.
I learned very valuable lessons in the past 6 months, at times certain events of the journey really hurt us but we have no right to ignore the positive side and fall into despair. Pain is inevitable, suffering is an option as well as our efforts and desire to be happy and make the best of every single opportunity.
Obviously that is not necessarily me, sometimes I need my community support system to help me to lift my spirit and cheer up.
Thus, here are 3 of the big lessons I learned in the journey of the past 6 months:
1. Is much easier to attract flies with honey than vinegar, even when the surroundings are negative, aggressive and defensive, is much easier to keep the cool and be gentle.
2. Our mind is so distracted with the technology tools and spinning in the dark of the past and the future, we should be more attentive of the present and give Undivided attention to the now and that includes the people and the task at hand.
3. And probably the most important of all these lessons was the importance of giving respect to those whom we do not expect anything from and treat them with compassion -dignity and humbling attitude. Many times we turn our anger and frustration into the people who has the least to do with our frustration.
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Remember, the darkness is always brightened when we share the light of our love.
Manolo,
I miss you so much my friend! I loved your text of today.
When are you coming back to Rio?
This weekend I took a very nice course: Art of Livind. You should do it if you have not yet done so.
Best, Dani
Hi Manuel,
I just came back from a trip to Africa which was an unforgeatable experience. Reading your text reminded me some of the feelings I felt there. You are right, we have no right to ignore the positive side of everything in life. “Pain is inevitable, suffering is an option as well as our efforts and desire to be happy and make the best of every single opportunity.” Very true. Missing you a lot. All the best from Rio!
Manuel…..
I´m glad you are back!
Un abrazo
Octavio
I like a lot the way you see things in your life , that´s something to admire , it is a pitty that today at day only a few people think like you
well I would like to read mor from your adventures so I´m going to take a look around your page
A very tide hug from
Germany
Querido Amigo.
dejando huella…..
Te abrazo a la distancia
Me encanta este reencuentro con el explorador.
“It takes a man suffer ignorance and smile, be yourself no matter what they say”
It’s good to know you’re back.
From the delay in my response you can tell how busy these times has been.
Cheers,
André
I’ve been following your blog for a while, and this might be your best post yet.