The word "history"

 Since I was very young, I have always liked to read and write stories. Art is something fascinating, which allows us to show what we interpret as beautiful, ugly, good, bad, and everything in between. Art lets us describe everything that happens between coffee and wine. Art lets us describe life, describe your present as you turn it into history. Art appeared in the universe when life emerged, to give shape to chaos until it became that sculpture, we call energy.

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And today I see my surroundings decorated in so many shades of grey. This is nothing new; what happens is that information travels faster now with all this technology: internet, smart devices, artificial intelligence, the digital “cloud,” social media, Fintech, and many more things. Attacks are no longer just physical, but also cyber… digital, and bullies no longer hide only behind their sycophant friends, but also behind screens. Hatred travels at an incredible speed, but so does beauty. And I believe the following is very true:

1. You are the last five people you spend the most time with, at any given moment in your life… so, have you asked yourself what circle you are moving in? What information are you consuming? Are you maintaining a balance and verifying the truth of things… searching for the real story?
2. People today don’t want to educate themselves. People have become lazy and prefer to live in the comfort of their bubbles. They prefer to listen to a repeated rhythm of three notes than a melody composed of multiple notes and musical instruments.
3. And there are others who live totally isolated. And I ask them, what are you afraid of? Do you know the power of a sincere hug? Do you know the energy of laughter, or crying, when you do it in good company? Do you know why, even when you feel you have everything, you feel like something is missing?

You may ask why I share this reflection with you. You might think I’ll conclude that “because of how the world is, I can no longer find inspiration to write”… BUT NO, now is when good art and sharing knowledge are needed most.

So, my focus is rather on the word “history” and leaving you with this thought said throughout time: “those who do not know their history are condemned to repeat it.”

Yes, it’s true that the world is full of conflict; yes, there is a lot of hatred, and we are also falling into the fatigue of believing that “this is normal” or “if it’s not happening to me, and if I don’t see it, then it’s not happening.”

Let’s wake up and stop wasting time. There are many good causes that need you, because “it’s the little things in life” that matter and because if we all “put in a grain of sand,” as a community, we can achieve great things. We can learn from the past, to build a better future, starting in this present.

My cause is community and nature, because if we don’t take care of our natural resources then “where will we live,” “how will we survive,” “where will our loved ones play once we are gone?” I’m not the most ecological, but I try to consume resources responsibly and reduce my carbon footprint… what is your positive cause, your mark on this world? Are you here to make an impact or just passing through?