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On the Art of Humbleness | Art of Saudade

The word ‘humble’ comes from the Latin humilis (“low, slight”) or the ability to become smaller, to go lower. Now compare the original Greek term, χαμαλός (khamalós), from humus (“the earth, ground”), humi (“on the ground”). Interestingly, ‘humiliating’ has the same origins. Yet, humbleness is an art of life, while humiliating is a disconnection from life. Humiliating others or oneself has nothing to do with … Continue reading On the Art of Humbleness | Art of Saudade

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Where Horizons Meet Infinity: Finisterre, Galicia | Art of Saudade

Where does the end of the world lie? Throughout history, many cultures have pondered this question, and several places have been mythologized as its final frontier. The Spanish claimed it to be in Finisterre, Galicia. The Portuguese placed it at Cabo da Roca near Lisbon. The French identified it in the Finistère region of Brittany. Yet the end of the world is not a place … Continue reading Where Horizons Meet Infinity: Finisterre, Galicia | Art of Saudade

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French Alps: Lessons in Resilience and Environmental Awareness | Art of Saudade

In the heart of the French Alps lies a realm of snow-kissed aesthetics and profound life lessons. Join me on a journey through the picturesque towns of Chamonix and Courchevel, where the majestic mountains serve as both obstacles and sources of strength. Chamonix, cradled amidst the peaks, served as a poignant reminder of nature’s vulnerability. Despite its allure, the absence of snow hinted at the … Continue reading French Alps: Lessons in Resilience and Environmental Awareness | Art of Saudade

The Power of Silence | Confucius and Rumi Quotes That Still Resonate Today | Art of Saudade

Silence is golden. Imagine how many conflicts could have been avoided if we remained silent. Now think about the good decision you could have made if you chose to take your time and consider it in silence. Silence gives answers. – Rumi All the words sharper than knives could simply be replaced with… silence. Let silence take you to the core of life. – Rumi … Continue reading The Power of Silence | Confucius and Rumi Quotes That Still Resonate Today | Art of Saudade