Can concentration and focus be more powerful than a samurai’s sword? — The story of a Samurai and a Tea Master is one of the most fascinating stories I encountered during my training path, but I can say also in my whole life. Japanese culture is generally so full of mysteries, epic and legendary protagonists themselves so even this one, being a…

Few words to discover the Five ages of Communication — Our lives today are marked by hundreds of social appointments that are evolving thanks to the multitude of new technologies at our disposal. We, most of the time, use them unconsciously because they have become inexorably part of our culture, so we very easily tend to even take for granted…

A song by GF Vigneri — Growing up scares you But you feel it so tempting No doubt or concern As you mask your hidden charm Explain a whole dream In just two words as you fly Where the day is born Walk in the night Sweet hopes in your blood Emotions that make you vibrate …

Food for thought while watching a series on TV — A few days ago, I was watching a TV series that struck me as not only very well produced, but also because it made me think about several fundamental aspects of life. I noticed that the director often had fun telling the same story by changing the point of view…

an anachronistic and risky decision — The polemic that has raged over the last few months, concerning the decision to be made by the US Supreme Court on the controversial issue of abortion, had its epilogue today. As was to be expected, given the presence of a conspicuous number of conservative members of the Court, a…

A Song by F.Berchi & GF Vigneri Silenziosamente, Madre Tenebra entrò E passò sopra i cuori di tanta gente diversa Senza far rumore, svelò boschi e città Sulle nostre reti divenne di attualità E dettagliatamente vagliammo teorie diverse Ogni promessa estorta, ogni minaccia latente Consegnando armi, agli sguardi piu afflitti Assicurammo aiuto…

A seed that must be fed with a sense of love and justice. — Today is 25 April. In Italy, we celebrate Liberation Day from Nazifascism. It is a very important recurrence and one that is very much felt by many people. I would like to say “everyone”, but the truth is that unfortunately there are a large number of people in Italy who…

Are we talking about Austerity or Common Sense? — You have been warned! Yes, I am talking to you, to you who are reading these lines. This is an official disclaimer. I’m about to write some very provocative lines and someone might feel challenged or even offended by what I’m about to say, but that’s the way life goes…

21 April is the birthday of the Eternal City and, as every year, the Pantheon gives it its wonderful play of light. — We are almost there, next 21 April, as every year, we celebrate the Birthday of my beautiful city: Rome. Legend has it that Romulus, the first King of Rome, founded the city of Rome on 21 April 753 BC. As every year for the past 2000 years, a unique spectacle…