Most of us quote René Descartes on his Cogito, ergo sum - I Think, therefore I am. So? What does it really mean and what am I referring to by using the term Cogito?
As per the Merriam Webster dictionary, Cogito represents the intellectual processes of the self.
Hence in this section, I include a first series on financial awareness by presenting complex concepts in a simple and accessible way. I additionally contemplate daily situations in "This And That". Starting January 2021, my FB campaign of “How Can I Help You” is now also published here and advertised on social media. Curious enough to know more? Feel free to read and comment 🙂
A couple of years ago, our NLP coach, Roni Matar, introduced us to the "How Can I Help You" campaign, that had went viral, initiated and launched by Reham El Mellawani. The concept is alluring: by asking how one could help others, one had to be resourceful and many times, one would learn new things/ways by simply looking for a solution or just by thinking creatively on assisting others.
Hence, I started a trial campaign on my 40th birthday. At times, I had to deal with dimwits and many other times, I would be able to genuinely assist others, which is a pleasure. After receiving many requests to keep the campaign, I decided to do it on a daily basis. First, I would just ask the question. Then I started adding a quote about something that had inspired/marked me during that day. More recently, I started posting a picture/artwork or more to go with the text...
Now in 2021, as I start year 3 of this campaign, I'm aiming at connecting the posts on the blog and other social media platforms. Will see where that leads...
45 Things I learned is a “short” campaign that I ran for for 45th birthday. Why don't you check it out?
Advent Calendars are quite popular around the end of the year and I wanted to write about one that would be sort of special in its content. Curious about stones, chakras, and energies? Then this one is for you!
When I started writing the Financial Awareness 101 section, it was just an attempt at portraying financial operations in a simple way while providing some tips and tricks. Now along the road, the idea of a program has come to fruition and will be disclosed soon. Stay tuned!
Terra Mater reveals my discoveries and my -not so limited- knowhow in matters of the environment, gardening, and nature. I promise you, it's definitely worth a look, or more!
We all get bombarded with quotes and positivity messages at the turn of a new year. Where in my eyes, December 31 and January 1 are days just like any other day, one quote I got to read a couple of times within the 24 hours, not intentionally mind you, got me thinking... It read: "Today is the first blank page of a 366-page book. Write a good one". Hmm. Stumbling upon the same quote several times within 24 hours sounded to me like too much of a coincidence.
And so, I started wondering what initiative could I start to make proper use of those simple words. Writing a book could be an option. However, not for this year. It is still on top of the bucket list of things I want to do, just not yet. So how about a page that is NOT going to be another collection of positive thoughts? This Jar, since I found the idea of a jar cute and in a way resembling the jar I use to collect wine bottle corks, will simply be a selection of thoughts, events, and maybe some feelings too that will cross my path during 2020. If you know me a bit, you certainly have heard me say: "I don't like even numbers". I really don't. And 2020 is too much of one. I'm surely not going to spend it ranting every day. I promise to keep it to one idea at a time. Well, mostly that is. Curious to find out more?
UPDATE: Dec. 31, 2020 This year has turned out to be a far more challenging and interesting year for me, on all levels. The only even thing about it was ... the number. In the end, I didn't keep my goal of publishing small writings in the Jar of Thoughts daily. I did my best to keep the "How Can I Help You Campaign" going on my personal FB page and I am currently thinking of ways to connect all those ideas. Stay tuned!
Writing feels great as I enjoy sharing thoughts and perspectives with others.
This section is simply an amalgam of point of views on certain subjects on the spur of the moment.
Interested in reading about my ranting and opinions? Feel free to browse the different articles and comment. I will make sure to get back to you as soon as possible.
