Every day we face challenges. Some of them are bigger than others, like getting out of bed compared to having one of the most important exams of the semester. It may even be doing that essay you have been procrastinating on doing. The thing about challenges is that they are not easy to face. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean that they can´t be confronted. Yes, it will be hard, but it will also be worth it. We usually think only on the cons and we create excuses, instead of focusing on what would we gain afterwards. We may also believe that we are not capable of confronting the challenge, that we...

what are you waiting for? what’s holding you back from living the life of your dreams? what’s holding you back? I ask again the world needs you the world needs your heart, your passion, your excitement. humanity needs you, only you can make that dream of yours become a reality. what’s holding you back? let go of your insecurities, believe in the incredible power you have, listen to your heart and great things will start happening around you. listen to your heart and get out of that destructive zone in which you’re at right now we need you, the world wants to see the real you. the real you that...

When I was a child and I stood in front of a painting or photograph, I fantasized about being able to get into them to explore those worlds that were portrayed there and that magically came to life. Like many young people, I have dreams kept deep in my heart since I was a child. The social and economic context sometimes works against our goals and objectives that we have set out seeking happiness. Do we really know what it means to be happy? I think it is a subjective and fundamental concept, its definition for each person, because it is through them that hope is born and motivates us to get...

“I would” If you had the power to change something, what would it be? Walking in a cold night, looking at the incredible moon as white as a jasmine flower, I was thinking about this deep question, but suddenly a red Chevrolet distracted me, it was a Malibu 1981 identical to my grandfather's. It passed quickly on the narrow street, flashbacks started passing through my mind, followed by a smile. I 've heard quite a lot of people that tell me: "I would definitely change poverty" and someone else tells me, “I would definitely change injustice," and another person tells me "I would totally change...

I learned that human connection is one of our most valuable gifts as human beings. Love is the most beautiful and important feeling in the world. I've come to experience love in another country, I've loved strangers and strangers have loved me. I learned the real value of a smile and I confirmed that kindness is something we should never live without. I think I've never felt as loved as I do today. By God, by my friends back home, by my family, by my new friends of the bateyes and specially by my new rustic family. Let it be remembered that we have to let everyone see through our heart and we...

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic exploded, I’ve been feeling quite confused. Sometimes, I feel extremely grateful because my family and my friends are safe. Other times, I feel heartbroken for the people who are sick, their loved-ones and the ones who are economically affected by the quarantine. When I am disappointed about a trip to see international friends being canceled, I feel a little ashamed for feeling sad about something so “superficial” when other people have it worst. I’ve also heard a lot of things about how people are dealing with this crisis. Some are having anxiety due to...

Over the years, I have struggled a lot with society’s obsession on happiness. Everywhere I look, I see motivational speeches from different people (some are public figures and others aren’t) about how you can be happy all of the time and life can be very simple if you just take their workshop, class, lecture, etc. And the reason why I struggle with it, is because I agree that sometimes life is breathtakingly beautiful and you don’t even want to blink because if you do, you are afraid you’ll miss it. However, there are the other times. The dark times. The days in which you wish there were a...

When news about the Coronavirus started spreading on social media, to be honest I never took it seriously, I read two articles on Facebook, and compared the rare disease to Ebola, thinking it would only stay in Asia and maybe Europe. Not being aware of the difference and danger of this mindset. A month passed and I never heard any more news about the Coronavirus. My friend and I were excited for summer since we were planning to visit Italy, to emerse ourselves in the county’s culture having an Italian family as a host and Italian classes every day. We were naive to think that was possible...

The way you love says a lot about who you are as a person. How often do you smile, how often do you stop and just look at the sky, at the flowers, at other people... at yourself. I often find myself wondering if it is all really worth it. To just love and not expect anything back. Are we supposed to just love and give and give, until we have nothing left for ourselves? Now, I'm not saying you should just go ahead and give something just because you are expecting to receive something back, after all, giving is not about waiting for something in return. But does this apply the same in...

“I’ve heard of your platitudes. I got them; I know. ‘She is in a better place’. And, ‘this is all part of a master plan’. Heard that one, too. Then there’s the science, biocentrism and we are all living and dying in infinite universes all at the same time. And then… ‘row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily life is but a dream! I got it. I got it! It all basically says that you’re a natural part of life, we shouldn’t hate you, we shouldn’t fear you. I guess we should just accept you, right? I get it. Here’s the thing. It’s all a bunch of intellectual...

Here’s to a time we will remember forevermore a year you will carry forever in your core as the bells toll and firework start I hope you don’t forget what it taught a life through plastic and covered mouths an inkling to be kind to hide your fear and put on your best fight be hopeful even when you think you can’t like a tree praying its roots will stay strong through the wind, be thankful for every breath the one this year tried to take away, remember as you laid your head to sleep thinking things couldn't get worse but they did, our homes got filled by beautiful ghosts the traces of all those...

Without any doubt 2020 had an impact on the lives of all human beings, and for the first time the world as we know it disappeared. At first we thought we would have some sort of vacation and spend some days in our houses but little did we know that this pandemic was here to stay. After more than 9 months I suspect we all have changed, in my personal experience at the beggining of the year I felt hopeless as a recent graduate of college I thought I would never get a job the first months were a little harsh for me because as i was entering the real world, I started to feel as if nothing was...

I once read an article, where they asked a few ladies what they would do if men were to disappear from the world for 24 hours. "I'd sleep with my windows open", "I'd walk home from work at night", "I'd have walks in the park after it gets dark in the summer"...were among the answers ,and if we look carefully at these answers, we notice all of them are things a female should be able to do what is her natural right regardless of the presence of men. It is almost impossible to walk past somewhere and not be catcalled by someone who finds it funny, who finds it totally normal to harass women in...