Complex ideas are built upon simple ones.
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Mickey 17
What makes you laugh? Movies and TV series are one of my favorite escapes from reality, I’m sure you already know that. I love thrillers and mystery, but I normally alternate them with a good comedy. Those make me laugh. I recently watched a dark comedy to which I tip my hat. Mickey 17 is…
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Engineer at heart
When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? I was too young to remember what I wanted to be when I was five. Trying to look back, I just have scattered pieces of memory from that time. Some of the things that I remember, though… I remember helping my…
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Understanding each other
What’s something most people don’t understand? I think that the most difficult thing for us lately is understanding each other. Why do we have so many different opinions about everything? Well, no two people are expected to agree on everything, that’s true. But what can we do to start understanding each other better? Here goes…
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Y2K scare
How has technology changed your job? That’s an interesting question for someone that works with technology, like me… I would say that technology didn’t exactly changed my job, but that my job changed along with technology. I have already mentioned how the internet was the most important invention of my lifetime. Additionally, I have described…
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The delicate art of saying “no”
How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? I will be the first to admit that I don’t say “no” as often as I should. There are several reasons for that, and probably none of them are very good. In short, I know I aim to be a nice…
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Esoteric writing
What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? Secret is a wonderful word. It has several synonyms, each variation with a nuanced meaning. Hidden is the more mundane of these. But if you say something is confidential you mean that it’s private or it’s restricted information. When you say it’s classified…
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Clear blue sky
What is your favorite type of weather? I like when it’s sunny, but not too hot. Like the cool days that we have in spring and autumn. The ones with a clear blue sky. There is a gentle breeze and the fresh air fill our lungs. It’s that kind of day when you just need…
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The unnamed teacher
Who was your most influential teacher? Why? I had many excellent teachers in the course of my life, I wouldn’t be here without them. Truly, they are too many to mention. Also, it would be unfair to the others if I just mention one or two. I will share some characteristics that I found in…
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Books, nature, and music
What do you wish you could do more every day? I am fortunate. The top three things that I love can be enjoyed at the same time. Tell me about efficiency. They involve books, nature, and music. This is what I would do if I had more time. Read Give me more time, I will…
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The Hermit
What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? I never thought about getting a tattoo… but if I were to have one, I’d like it to be deeply symbolic. Probably I would pick one based on the Tarot tradition. For example, one that symbolizes our quest into the unknown and the occult.…
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Compassionate
What is one word that describes you? I want to think that I’m compassionate. Only yesterday I have reflected about compliments I have received, which led to considerations about past volunteer work. Recently, I have reminisced fondly about traditions I carry on from my ancestors. Additionally, I have thought about experiences I had that have…
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Volunteer work
What was the best compliment you’ve received? Compliments can be tricky to accept. They often catch us off guard, leaving us fumbling for the right response. When someone says you have beautiful eyes, you can simply smile back. If they mention a pleasant smile, a thank you is often enough. But what about the compliments…
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