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Said in B.C., Rephrased in 23
Since the beginning of time, scientists have proved their findings; priests have preached their sermons; philosophers have made their point. What I’m trying to say is there’s nothing new under the sun. The same advice Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle had for the people back in B.C. is still relevant in 2023. Do we really change after time? I’m starting to believe maybe only physically. And that’s a maybe. Why this thought? Because I was reading through some of the things I’ve written in Not Another Inspirational Quote, and thought about how often we tell ourselves and others the same affirmations in hopes that it will change or improve our journey.…
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Your Own Experience is What Counts
My mom always says, “Llévate de mí” because “El que se lleva de consejos, muere de viejo.” Okay, bear with me here. Basically, the equivalent to that in English would be “Take my advice” because “He/she who hears no advice will not reach old age.” I know she hates it when I defy (some of) her philosophies, but I wholeheartedly disagree with taking others’ words for it. Don’t get me wrong, I do listen to older people’s tips; after all, they have sort of been there and done that. But you know how that other saying also goes: “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve…
