The Importance of Reading

Reading is something that has been done since the Humanity knows how to write. But unfortunately, not all the people in the world knows how to read. In fact, there're still a lot of countries where the majority is illitirate. This makes me feel so sad for them... But somehow I am grateful to life because I am able to read and to know the meaning.

That's something very important because thanks to books, people all around the world and through History has been able to change the future, regardless of if the result has been glorious or fatal. But it has change things. Why? Because words may change everything in matter of minutes, depending on how you use them.

Also it's culture what you learn from books. So you will be able to think for yourself without being cheated. It opens your mind which is very relevant to avoid some troubles which are happening right now. Some books may inspire you and guide through a stage of your life, or your whole life.

So, read a lot! And be always open minded. Don't judge before trying to love very hard. And remember that the world is very huge and there can be a lot of ways of seeing the same thing, so don't be bossy and violento just because someone doesn't agree with you. Be patient and never lose hope.

Having a Healthy Life

Hello again!

This post is very important for you (or that's what I think) because I am going to talk about things you should do or start doing if you haven't done yet. Many of you may think that this is going to be useless, but believe me: it's not.

I am going to talk about some tips which are related to a healthy life. So here are some tips:

1. Drink a lot of water. This helps you to maintain the balance of body fluids, which means that your digestion, your circulation, transportation of nutrients, skin, hair and whole body improves. Be aware that we are 60% of water...

2. Eat natural food + fruits and vegetables. Altough you don't do well on eating fruits or green food (I understand you, because for me it's still very hard to follow this tip), think that afterwards your body will be grateful by showing you a better skin look, a stronger and healthier hair, a better sight or whatever. Of course it's not compulsory to give up with meat, because it gives you a lot of proteins and things that vegetables may not give you. So don't forget to have a balanced diet. Even sometimes you can give to your body some sweet things like chocolate, sweets or things with a lot of fats and calories. Having a little amount per month it's not a bad thing. So enjoy your meal!

3. Do sport/exercise/move your body. I think everyone regardless of age, weight, type of body or whatever should do exercise. Even if it's just walking 30 minutes daily, or running through the park of your city etc. But do exercise, because if not your body will get used to sedentarism and that's very bad for your whole metabolism. And afterwards it can carry a lot of diseases and problem healths which you may regret. So move your ass and start doing your daily exercise today, not tomorrow or next week, tomorrow.

4. Have a healthy mind. Not everything related with "healthy life" involves physical stuff, but also mental things. It's very important to maintain a positive, good and happy mind. Sometimes I believe that it's even more relevant than having a good body or eating a diet with a lot of vegetables. If your mind it's unhealthy or doesn't have the motivation which needs for keep going on then the effort that you may do with other things is useless. I'm saying this because many people nowadays do what it's supposed to be done in life, or says what the majority thinks, or shows the things that are trendy at the momento and in truth that person doesn't enjoy those things. So what I want to clear up is that, you, dear reader, you are the only master of your life and the responsable of your happiness. Don't waste your life following stereotypes that you don't like or ways of life that you don't agree with. Follow your dreams, achieve them, listen to your heart, wear clothes that make you happy and comfortable with, experience new things, learn, love the life your are having and be always grateful.

Lament of Culloden

 The lovely lass o’ Inverness,

Nae joy nor pleasure can she see;

For e’en and morn she cries, ‘Alas!’

And aye the saut tear blin’s her e’e:

‘Drumossie moor, Drumossie day,

A waefu’ day it was to me!

For there I lost my father dear,

My father dear and brethren three.

‘Their winding-sheet the bluidy clay,

Their graves are growing green to see;

And by them lies the dearest lad

That ever blest a woman’s e’e!

Now wae to thee, thou cruel lord,

A bluidy man I trow thou be;

For monie a heart thou hast made sair,

That ne’er did wrang to thine or thee.’

by Robert Burns.

100 Irish Ballads

Hey again!

I know it is my second post on the same day. But I can't wait for it.
Recently I "discovered" a book full of partitures and lyrics songs based on the 100 Irish Ballads. I am saying "discovered" because I knew about its existence, but I hadn't bothered until now.

To all the lovers and amateurs and musicians I really recommend you this book. It's really interesting!

Nikolaus Harnoncourt

Hi there! And Happy New Year.

This is the first time in the year that I write on my blog. And, as I am a musician, I wanted to start it with a book related with that theme. Of course, not with normal, mediocre and boring book but with a very interesting and learning book. I think all the people who want to be considerated as real musicians or love to make good music should read this book.

The writer is a very famous director, violinist and musician who, honestly, I wasn't very concerned about his existence. But they recommend me to read this book and I felt like if I have had my eyes closed until the time I started to read it.

I am using that expression ("eyes closed") because it says such crazy and true things that you might not have seen them before. It make you realize how things are in a realistic and propper way. There can be differences and diverse opinions, but I think it isn't so far from reality what Nikolaus says. Also it has a pedagogic content.

The original title of the book is Musik als Klangrede (German) and in English "Baroque Music Today: Music As Speech".

I really recommend it!

20 Things To Start Doing

Drink a lot of water and green tea.
Eat a big breakfast, average lunch and a tiny dinner.
Eat fruits, vegetables and natural food.
Go for a walk, swim, bike ride...
Read books,
Go to bed earlier.
Stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself or others.
Don't dwell on the past, turn it into start.
Enjoy little things.
Do not judge or compare yourself to others.
Begin yoga or meditation.
Do not put things off.
Avoid processed food.
Stretch daily to increase flexibility.
Listen to peaceful music.
Live in a tidy
Wear clothes that make you happy.
Throw away things that you don't need.
Remember that all the efforts you're doing now will pay in the end.
Go outside more!

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Remember To...

The next thing you are going to read is from a paper bag from the shop Natura. It really called my attention because it says really inspiring and good things about goals we should do in our life. Hope you like it!

Watch the sun ride and set on the same day.
Give flowers.
Laught yourself.
Run as far with your legs as with your mind.
Lose your inhibitions inside and outside of the shower.
Visit each of the seven continents.
Learn another language and teach your own abroad.
Forgive, like the brave has always forgiven.
Experiment with weightlessness.
Not want to retire.
Run a race against time.
Confess to something big.
Sleep a lot and keep on having dreams.
Gate-crash a party and make it last forever.
Shout "the next round's on me!" in a bar. And then keep your promise.
Make love somewhere you normally wouldn't.
Run naked in the rain.
Live without the Internet for 24 hours, and not just because you have no signal.
Conquer your fears.
Sleep under the stars.
Not buy a return ticket.
To have more plans than memories.
Know which came first, the chicken or the egg.
Reach the top in all your plans.
Love a lot and well.

We Are Human

We are human.
We are not perfect.
We are alive.
We try things.
We make mistakes.
We stumble. We fall.
We get hurt.
We rise again.
We try again.
We keep learning.
We keep growing.
And...
we are thankful for
this priceless
opportunity called life.

Ash

The Ash can be a very useful tree. Here I give some details, but in this web page (http://www.thegoddesstree.com) you will have more information if you want to know more about trees, plants and all that stuff.

·Medicinal properties:
Ash bark can make an infusion that is a mild laxative and diuretic. The rood bark is the most potent with astringent properties, and was used to treat lived disease and arthritic rheumatism. Other uses include reduce fever, treat kidney and urinary infections, expel intestinal parasites, and treating malaria.