It is not a joke or matter of moral values. But through several events I had lived in my relative short life, it made me realized the ubiquitous and high level of prostitution we live in. It is not matter if the person is good or bad. It is matter of the price our soul costs when you decide to sell it.
In a western society, everything seems to have a cost-benefit. Honestly, at moments I feel there it is not scape from this game. It is so depressing!!! Human beings are increasing on fear to survive, in fear to assure to have enough, until they are burn out. A fear induced by a system we have self-created.
Shame of us! and what a waste of life.
At the end of the day, we will die (because we all will) and we will not take anything with us. At our deathbed the only memories that will matter are: how many smiles we share and we lived, how many hugs, how many sun shines, how many thanks, the memories of the people we helped and who helped us, how much life we lived and conquer, and how much life we waste for selling our soul.
I wish we could change this system; I wish each human could find her/his passion. But for changing and for finding a passion, one has to get to know oneself, and few people (apparently) is willing to pay the price. That is a personal decision. — I took my decision long ago. My mind has to be harmonized with what I feel and do. Otherwise, I do not function, but still I need to learn A LOT. Anyway, let’s see how this life – game evolves.
The next video I love it; it gives me hope that not everybody sells her/his soul
Without being a fan of any brand, I confess in each football world championship and Olympic Games, coca-cola and pepsi have very ingenious ads. The creative people of diapers and some odorants as axel, for my taste are very good as well.
I LOVE ideas and creativity!!!!!
The following ad is the first one I see from the next football cup, and it made me smile. Perhaps others will smile too, here it goes:
Since I was a child my dream has been to create life. My childhood is full of designing, creating and learning stuff constantly. It puts me in “flow” to do those things.
2. Thinking is challenging.
As more I have to think, as more I understand why the majority of humans avoid doing it.
3. Writing is not easy.
I found writing especially painful because I do not have the proper basic skills. However, I will not quit. I know I am not going to be Shakespeare because writing is not in my system. I just want the basic skills to finish my PhD. Hence, now I am in the process of unlearning and learning. Perseverance!!! As Winston Churchill said: “Never give in. Never give in. Never, Never, Never.”
Ok, I am also asking for a miracle, otherwise I will die in the process to be honest.
3. The PhD process has helped me to discover myself.
To learn to focus is VERY HARD. I think is challenging for any PhD student. But, I think it is a relevant process that contributes to a self-discovery too.
4. I am thankful when referees of my work give constructive comments.
Constructive comments, promotes healthy growth. Thanks to one of my referees, I got to know Nigel Cross. After I read one of his books, a big smile emerged. Today I can articulate one of my strengths: I am good in design.
My supervisor, Erkki, told me about my strength earlier. But I was not able to understand him. Perhaps, I was not ready to understand. Honestly and as surprisingly as it might sound, it has taken me decades to realize that I like to design, and that I am good at it. Anyway, better later than never 😉
Now I can identify with other designers. Yes, I think on paper as they do. I specially identify with this quote:
“The way designer work may be inexplicable, no for some romantic or mystical reason, but simply because these processes lie outside the bounds of verbal discourse: they are literally indescribable in linguistic terms.”
I FULLY AGREE!!!! One sketch can say much more than a whole book. There are experiences that cannot be put in word, one must only live them.
I see solutions, and I work in a cyclic process of discovery solution-challenges. For me things are not linear, are cyclic and dimensional, and bunch of other stuff which I cannot articulate.
Actually, even philosophers such as Burke had already expressed how words put limits. This quote of him gets in my heart:
“Even if a given terminology is a reflection of reality, by its very nature as a terminology it must be a selection of reality; and to this extent it must function also as a deflection of reality”.
Yes, I admire anyone who has the gift of the words. But let’s be honest, different types of intelligence exist. I guess at some point science will have to contemplate other ways to show scientific contribution besides just using the words. Ok, I know it will not happen in my time, thus I have to succeed within the traditional school. But I hope time will come and things will evolve.
To finalize a video of a talented friend, Franci Cronje, which I think it matches this post. She has another perspective, but it also gives food for the though.
Before I went to Africa I saw two videos from TED (I am a BIG fan of TED), which have a special influence in my process towards Iringa. Actually they re-enforce some of my inner energy, I admit.
One of those videos is this one: “William Kamkwamba: How I harnessed the wind”
He shows the clear relationship between “want to do it” and “can do it”. Believe in one-self and persistence are KEY elements in any success.
Also it gives me the reminder of the importance of print material, clear diagrams and figures can transcend culture and time.
For me we, all of us, are humans and each one has unique characteristics. You can find any type of personalities in any gender and culture. Each person has its own weak and strong sides. But I admit, the presenter of this video made me laugh 🙂
Perhaps that is one deep root of my lack of focus 😛 “everything is connected to everything”…