I clearly remember that day, fishing with my father.
I was ruminating on that idea for long. I was still a kid.
At some point, the question was clear: “What should I do now? What exactly should I do now?”
I’ve always been a philosopher. And I wanted to be a writer.
I became an engineer, and I’ve probably always been that first.
At 48, I had to reinvent my life.
Now, I’ve still plenty of things in mind for the future, but all that matters is around that first question.
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The Space Between Being and Doing
When doing, I need to be. When being, I need to do.
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On the Other Side of Darkness
Dealing with the void.
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Imperfect
It happens to me often, and in places considered the most boring. Today it happens here.
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Consider Going in the Opposite Direction
The art of not being dragged by your struggle.
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The Power of Silence
Seeing what matters, and being prepared for it, may require to see through some artifacts.
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Deliberate Imperfection
The art of dealing with mechanics and chaos.
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It’s in the Silence
The resting body — The speechless me
— Nothing else
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Not Now
The rain outside — All standing still — away from frenzy
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Switch
Suppose a moment — you could free yourself — to really breathe