by Ela | Mar 27, 2013 | Reflection, Understanding
All roads lead to Rome. As the saying goes, you have the freedom to choose any road to your destination. You can take a train to Rome. You can take a plane to Rome. If you are, however, in Florence, traveling by car may be preferred because of the great views. If...
by Ela | Oct 9, 2012 | Learning
Do you want to be a norm? You want to be perfect. Balanced. Harmonious. Spotless. That is what you think you want. To follow the perfect dream. You want to have a great family. (Obviously, a great house and a car too.)You want an easy and smooth life.You want to make...
by Ela | Sep 1, 2012 | Patterns, Stories
There was a lovely summer night. It was hot, but no so much as during the day. The night was young and full of promises. The darkness was friendly and welcoming. The stars were shining. The wind was brushing the cheeks. Space, people and stars. A lovely combination....
by Ela | Feb 18, 2012 | Patterns, Stories, Understanding
We learn from others. We have family and friends. We have teachers, mentors, supervisors, managers or bosses. We have colleagues, politicians, media people, musicians, and stars. We observe. We analyze. We model. We emulate. We compare to others. Without perhaps...
by Ela | Jan 6, 2012 | Books, Stories, Understanding
I had a dream as a child. My dream was to conquer the whole world. Was it also your dream, perhaps? Of course I knew it might be difficult, perhaps even very difficult, but it sounded possible. Just as possible as for a boy, usually perceived as a stupid or incapable...