Culture, Music

Kurt Cobain’s Cry For Help | Why Hidden Messages Matter | Art of Saudade

Kurt. I was born four years after his death and I only got to discover his music when I was a teen.  Perfect timing. Kurt’s music was my personal introduction to rock music. I started as a passionate Nirvana fan, enjoyed the great Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and The Doors. Quite atypical for my age though. My love for rock music started when … Continue reading Kurt Cobain’s Cry For Help | Why Hidden Messages Matter | Art of Saudade

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Learning, Literature, Quotes

Why Storytelling Matters | Toni Morrison’s Lesson on Writing | Art of Saudade

Today we celebrate the birth of a legend, a superwoman, a fighter and a Nobel laureate. Did you know that Toni Morrison wrote her first novel, getting up every morning at 4 am to write, while raising two children on her own?  She described her first work, The Bluest Eye, as “history, sociology, folklore, nightmare and music”, depicting the dark side of humanity through the … Continue reading Why Storytelling Matters | Toni Morrison’s Lesson on Writing | Art of Saudade

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Life lessons, Philosophy, Quotes

THE CORRUPTION AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF LOVE (Happy Valentine’s Day) ♥

Love isn’t something natural, argues the psychoanalyst Eric Fromm in his book The Art of Loving. Rather, it requires discipline, concentration, patience, faith, and overcoming narcissism. It isn’t a feeling, it is a practice. Love, therefore, is considered a rare achievement. Modern humans are alienated from each other and from nature, and the only rational answer to overcome loneliness is love. The main condition for … Continue reading THE CORRUPTION AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF LOVE (Happy Valentine’s Day) ♥

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Music, Quotes

The Birth of a Legend: Robert Nesta Marley

Bob Marley was born on this day in 1945. What a wonderful occasion to spend your Sunday binge listening to Bob’s greatest albums!  They say reggae music is special because it follows the rhythm of a human heartbeat. As Bob Marley said, when music hits you, you feel no pain. I discovered Bob when I was a kid, and I can only thank my parents … Continue reading The Birth of a Legend: Robert Nesta Marley

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Literature, Quotes

A Brief History of Surrealism: From André Breton to Frida Kahlo | Art of Saudade

Surrealism as a cultural, literary, and artistic movement emerged in the aftermath of World War I when artists would not only dream of a better world, but they would try to create it.  Among the major figures of Surrealism were the writers André Breton, Robert Desnos, Paul Éluard, Louis Aragon, and the painters Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst and René Magritte. André Breton, the Father of … Continue reading A Brief History of Surrealism: From André Breton to Frida Kahlo | Art of Saudade

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History, Learning, Quotes

Not all heroes wear capes, some wear glasses – Rosa Parks | Art of Saudade

American activist Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1913. December 1, 1955, Montgomery, Alabama – a quiet, 42-year-old woman was arrested for refusing to surrender her seat to a man on a bus. The reason? She was African-American and the man was “white”. Yes, I also can’t believe this happened less than 70 years ago. This event led to the United States Supreme … Continue reading Not all heroes wear capes, some wear glasses – Rosa Parks | Art of Saudade

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Animals, Culture, Life lessons, Literature, Philosophy

The Year of The Tiger: What Richard Parker Can Teach Us About Life | Art of Saudade

February 1 marks the start of the Year of the Tiger according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Traditionally, the tiger has always been the symbol of bravery, wisdom, and strength.  You all know the story of a young Indian boy named Pi, stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean with a 450-pound Bengal tiger. In his philosophical novel Life of Pi, which was later … Continue reading The Year of The Tiger: What Richard Parker Can Teach Us About Life | Art of Saudade

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Life lessons, Literature, Philosophy, Quotes

Perfect Imperfection: George Orwell’s Thoughts On Searching For The Impossible

“The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection, that one is sometimes willing to commit sins for the sake of loyalty, that one does not push asceticism to the point where it makes friendly intercourse impossible, and that one is prepared in the end to be defeated and broken up by life, which is the inevitable price of fastening one’s love … Continue reading Perfect Imperfection: George Orwell’s Thoughts On Searching For The Impossible

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