The Art of Strategies

A samurai, a fierce warrior, was fishing peacefully on the bank of a river. He caught a fish and was about to cook it when the cat, hidden under a bush, jumped up and stole his prey. Upon realizing this, the samurai became enraged, pulled out his saber and with one blow cut the cat in two. This warrior was a fervent Buddhist and the remorse of having killed a living being did not allow him to live in peace later. Upon entering the house, the whisper of the wind in the trees murmured meow. The people he passed seemed to say meow to him. The children's gaze reflected meows. When he approached, his friends meowed incessantly. At night he dreamed nothing but meows. During the day, every sound, thought or act of his life was transformed into a meow. He himself had become a meow. His condition was only getting worse. His obsession pursued him, tortured him without respite or rest. Unable to stop the meowing, he went to the temple to ask an old Zen master for advice. –...

Engel, a Jewish owner of the most famous bakery in Germany, used to say: "Do you know why I'm alive today? I was only a teenager when the Nazis in Germany mercilessly killed the Jews. The Nazis took us by train to Auschwitz. At night it was mortally cold in the compartment. We stayed many days in the wagons without food, without beds and, therefore, without a way to keep warm. It was snowing everywhere. The cold wind froze our cheeks every second. We were hundreds of people in those cold and horrible nights. Without food, without water, without shelter. The blood froze in our veins. Next to me was an elderly Jewish man very dear in my city. He was all trembling and had a terrible look. I surrounded him with my arms to keep him warm. I hugged him tight to give him a little heat. I massaged his arms, legs, face, neck. I begged him to stay alive. I encouraged him. In this way, I kept the man warm all night. I myself was tired and cold. My fingers were stiff, but I did not sto...

In life, we all make mistakes and have missed opportunities that we regret when we are older. In this list, 35 things that we may regret when we are old are presented, such as not having traveled enough, not having learned another language, staying in a bad relationship, not having taken care of our health, not having pursued our dreams, among others. 1. Not having traveled when you had the opportunity. Traveling becomes increasingly difficult as you age, as having a family of 3 or more people is more complicated than supporting yourself alone. 2. Not having learned another language. You will regret it when you remember that you spent more than 4 years learning English in school and you don't remember anything. 3. Staying in a bad relationship. Remember that "if you decide to be in an unhappy relationship, you have decided to be unhappy." Believe me, no one who has left a bad relationship in the past has turned around without saying that they would have liked to lea...

Jorge had a beautiful wife and worked as a Designer, his wife named Carmen, worked as a secretary. Whenever they both came home from work, they were very tired and stressed by their work duties but still, the husband tried to cheer up his wife by making jokes, playing with her, tickling her, etc. The wife did not follow along, she only wanted to eat and go to bed to rest, the husband simply lowered his head and to avoid problems, he did not say anything so he went to wash the dishes, he tidied up the apartment while she slept. He did all this to help his wife so that she would not have much work at home, but things continued the same. The husband went out one Friday from work and a friend invited him for some drinks to let off some steam. Jorge accepted and they went to drink, but the friend took him to a brothel, Jorge upon seeing that they were heading to the "chongo" as his friend said, he said that he did not want to, but the friend insisted and convinced him. Jorge a...

A young woman sat down next to an elderly man on a plane. She alerted the flight attendant as she took her seat. The flight attendant responded warmly, but the woman said abruptly: "Please find me another seat immediately. The flight attendant replied: "I'm sorry, ma'am, but the economy cabin is completely booked.” The woman responded: "But I can't travel next to an old useless man. Do something.” As the old man looked on in disbelief, the flight attendant said: "I'll speak to the captain about this.” The flight attendant went to see the captain and asked: "Captain, a woman is uncomfortable sitting next to an old poor man. What should we do?” Surprisingly, the captain's face changed. He seemed amused and said: "This woman is interesting. I've never encountered a problem like this before. I have a plan. Listen...” And the captain told the flight attendant what he wanted to do. The flight attendant was stunned by his plan....

This is an essay by Viktor Frankl, neurologist, psychiatrist, Holocaust survivor, and founder of the discipline we know today as Logotherapy. Who Makes You Suffer? Who hurts you? Who breaks your heart? Who damages you? Who steals your happiness or takes away your peace? Who controls your life?... Your parents? Your partner? An old love? Your mother-in-law? Your boss?... Guilty? You could make a whole list of suspects or guilty parties. It's probably the easiest thing to do. All you have to do is think a little and name all those people who haven't given you what you deserve, who have treated you badly, or who have simply left your life, leaving you with a deep pain that you still don't understand today. But do you know? You don't need to look for names. The answer is simpler than it seems, and that is that nobody makes you suffer, nobody breaks your heart, nobody damages you, or takes away your peace. Nobody has the ability to do so, unless you allow it, unles...

A few years after I was born, my father met a strange newcomer to our small town. From the beginning, my father was fascinated with that charming newcomer and then invited her to live with us. The stranger accepted and, surprisingly, my mother did too! As I grew up, in my young mind, she already had a very special place. The Lover My mother taught me what was good and what was bad and my father taught me to obey. But the stranger was stronger, she enchanted us for hours talking about adventures and mysteries. She always had answers to anything we wanted to know. She knew everything about the past, the present, and even could predict the future! The annoying thing was that we could not disagree with her. She always had the last word! She was the one who took my family to the first football game. She made us laugh and cry. The stranger almost never stopped talking, but my father loved her. My mother, who was even jealous, told us to be quiet so we could list...

The scientific formulas of happiness.  If we work so hard to calculate our shopping basket, isn't managing our happiness worth a few minutes?  The song said: “There are three things in life: health, money and love”, but today we know, thanks to two British researchers, that these three terms are nothing more than one of the components of happiness. The scientific formulas of happiness  The formula for such a long-awaited feeling responds to the title seen here: F=P+5E+3H.  If you believe the statistics, of course.  And if you trust the reading of them by British researchers Carol Rothwell and Pete Cohen, a psychologist and a “lifestyle advisor,” who announced last January the “finding” of the happiness equation.  To obtain it, they surveyed 1,000 volunteers, and from their answers they inferred that a person's level of happiness has the following ingredients, and in the following proportions (almost culinary): happiness is equal to P (what they call “person...

The Tarot, with its mysterious cards adorned with symbolism and vibrant colors, has fascinated people of various cultures and eras.  Many turn to this form of divination in search of answers to questions about love, work, health, and the future in general.  However, the question remains: is the Tarot right?  See  Why  is your horoscope always right? Is the Tarot right? Or is it simply a practice based on suggestion and subjective interpretation?  We will explore the nature of Tarot, its history and the science behind divination. History of Tarot: more than cards on the table The exact origin of the Tarot is a mystery, but it is believed to have developed in northern Italy in the 15th century.  Initially, Tarot cards were not linked to divination, but were used as a card game.  It was in the 18th century that the Tarot became most closely associated with divination, thanks to the rise of esotericism and symbolic interpretation. The Tarot consists o...

Belief in spells has persisted throughout history, transcending cultures and generations. But why do so many people still cling to the idea that spells have magical powers?  Why do many people believe in spells? This article explores the reasons behind this long-held belief, addressing cultural factors, personal experiences, and the human need for control and understanding in an often uncertain world. Cultural heritage and tradition Belief in spells often finds its roots in cultural heritage and tradition.  Many cultures have transmitted these beliefs from generation to generation, integrating them into everyday rituals and practices.  From the incantations of ancient Europe to mystical practices in African and Asian cultures, magic has been an integral part of the cultural identity of many communities. Personal experiences A key reason why people believe in spells is the influence of personal experiences.  Those who claim to have experienced positive results after c...

Demystifying IQ: a deep journey through human intelligence.  How complete is the IQ? Intelligence Quotient (IQ) has been a beacon in assessing intelligence for decades, but how complete is this indicator?  What is IQ? In this article, we will explore not only the history and social importance of IQ, but also the criticism it has faced.  Additionally, we will dive into the evolution of the concept of intelligence, the need to overcome the limitations of IQ, and how the latest technologies are transforming the way we measure human intelligence. The origin and evolution of IQ The term "IQ" was coined by Alfred Binet in the early 20th century as a tool for assessing children's intelligence.  However, IQ testing has expanded and evolved since then.  Although they have been instrumental in educational and occupational selection, critics have questioned their ability to capture the diversity of human abilities. Social importance and limitations of IQ The IC has played ...

How artificial intelligence is going to revolutionize the way we think: a look into the future of our mind Artificial Intelligence (AI) has burst into our reality with unmatched force, raising fascinating and sometimes disturbing questions about the future of human intelligence.  What effects will AI have on human intelligence? Exploring the possible effects of AI on our minds is a complex and captivating exercise that invites us to reflect on the changing nature of intelligence and the interaction between technology and the human brain. A look at the present: artificial intelligence and its intersection with human intelligence At present, AI has demonstrated exceptional abilities in specific tasks, from pattern recognition to massive data processing.  However, current artificial intelligence is limited and narrow in its focus, lacking the versatility and deep understanding that characterize the human mind.  True transformation is on the horizon with the search for Artifi...