The web is full of articles on the influencer’s characteristics , but we don’t talk as often about what are the characteristics that an influencer should have. I believe these are the five essential ones: Responsibility: …
How not to fall into the “social media trap”
The social media have radically changed the way we relate to each other and – even more – the way we relate to ourselves. We are in fact subject to continuous judgments from people and …
The must-see TED Talks that can change your life
TED is a non-profit organization aimed at spreading valuable ideas. It is no coincidence that its motto is “Ideas worth spreading“. The Ted Talks are – in fact – speeches given by personalities from the …
“The Adventures of Pinocchio”: a fable with an esoteric meaning
“The Adventures of Pinocchio” is a novel written by the journalist Carlo Lorenzini (known as Carlo Collodi). The novel, famous all over the world and much loved by children, hides esoteric symbols related to the …
The seven pillars of Mindfulness
Although it is not possible to identify the place and time of the birth of mindfulness, it is likely that it stems from Buddhism, which places awareness at the center of one’s meditation practice. Meditative …
Five important life lessons from Dante
On 25 March 1300 Dante started his journey to the afterlife described in the “Divine Comedy”. This masterpiece should be rediscovered, read, deepened because it hides messages and secrets for the evolution of our spirit. …
Finding inner freedom with the Plato’s Cave
The Plato’s Cave is an allegory of Plato, which describes the relationship between man and knowledge. Here is the summary of the myth: in a cave there are prisoners, chained since childhood and unable to look …
Five things we can learn from Jonathan Livingston Seagull
“Jonathan Livingston Seagull” is Richard Bach’s masterpiece of 1970 and tells the story of Jonathan, the seagull who pursues a superior ideal of life. It is a spiritual and metaphorical fable, full of inspiration for …
The cardinal virtues: the key to be happier
The cardinal virtues are the foundations of a life oriented towards good. They were already enunciated by ancient philosophers, in particular by Plato and then rediscovered in different eras by authors and philosophers. When Dante, for …
Seven signs you are in a toxic relationship
What is a toxic relationship? The first to talk about a toxic relationship was Dr. Lillian Glass, a well-known expert in communication and psychology of human behavior, who in her book Toxic People, defines toxic …