Daniel Goleman Introduces Emotional Intelligence

Figure out what you want.

Verbs.

Silence and introspection.

Coffee time.

                                           Coffee moments are priceless. 

Hope.

                   Whenever I visualise "hope" I, personally, think in "yellow".

                                            HOPE IS ALL  WE HAVE


 Dedicated to some close people who are going through a difficult situation at present
                                                           and
To all my  unknown visitors and some affectionate followers who incomprehensibly still read me.

                                                       

                           
                                                                        See you tomorrow.     :)

Curiosity.

                                                                      by  3joko

                                     The cure for boredom is curiosity.

                         "Millions saw the apple fall but Newton asked why"
                                                                                  (Bernard Baruch)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs or ...

a Dwarf and seven Snow White.

 

 

                                                                                    By Grabarz + Partner

                                      How would the story be different ?
                                      What do you think ?
                                               :)

Edgar Allan Poe. The Raven.

"The Raven" is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in January 1845. It tells the story of a mysterious talking raven who visits a lover; it shows how the lover is slowly going insane. It is often called Poe's most famous poem, its publication made him famous in his day, and today it is still one of the most recognized and respected poems in American literature.
(Source: Wikipedia)

Clicking on the link below you'll find another nice film version.
https://plus.google.com/share?url=http://vimeo.com/35523418

Tim Burton - Vincent.

Katie Melua - I cried for you

Sting. Shape of my heart.

Flower sentiments.

* Flower (verb) = blossom, bloom.

Dare to be different.

                            
                                 Do not depend on the opinion of others.
                              Dare to be yourself.

Learning about assertivity.

passivity  -  assertiveness  -  aggressiveness

Assertive people

Assertive people tend to have the following characteristics:

• They feel free to express their feelings, thoughts, and desires.
• They are "also able to initiate and maintain comfortable relationships with [other] people"
• They know their rights.
• They have control over their anger. This does not mean that they repress this feeling; it means that they control anger and talk about it in a reasoning manner.
• "Assertive people ... are willing to compromise with others, rather than always wanting their own way ... and tend to have good self-esteem".
• "Assertive people enter friendships from an 'I count my needs. I count your needs' position".

^{Assertivity  is}
                            a learnable skill and mode of communication.

 

 

 

Free writing.

Look at this photo.

I want you to write about what the photograph suggests you.

Write nonstop for a set period of time (8 minutes).

Do not make corrections as you write.

Keep writing, even if you have to write something like, "I don't know what to         write."

Write whatever comes into your mind.

Do not judge or censor what you are writing.

"Free writing is a prewriting technique in which a person writes continuously for a set period of time without regard to spelling, grammar, or topic. It produces raw, often unusable material, but helps writers overcome blocks of apathy and self-criticism. It is used mainly by prose writers and writing teachers. Some writers use the technique to collect initial thoughts and ideas on a topic, often as a preliminary to formal writing. Free writing is not the same as automatic writing."
(Source: Wikipedia)

Innocence.

                 Photograph by Italian Andrea Scabini taken in Mauritania


 Be careful with this false friend:

   * Ingenuity (English) = inventiveness, imagination, cleverness, creativity .
                                        = ingenio (Spanish)

   * Ingenuidad (Spanish) = innocence, ingenuousness, naivety.

The secret of invisibility.

                                   are you drinking  an invisibility potion ?

                                         or simply disconnected ?

                                    Sometimes people just want to be alone ...

                                                     :)

Roberta Flack. The first time ever I saw your face.

Inhuman borders.

                                   New tactics to control illegal immigration.
                                       

                          * Razor wire: alambre concertina, alambre de cuchillas.

        Is this the best modus operandi to stop illegal immigration from Africa ?

 

Razor wire on fence dividing Melilla from Morocco condemned as inhumane

Human rights activists criticise move to reintroduce razor-sharp barbed wire to border and say it seriously injures migrants.

The Spanish government's decision to reintroduce razor-sharp barbed wire to the border fence that divides the enclave of Melilla from Morocco in north Africa has been condemned by human rights activists as inhumane

 

 

If you want to read the whole article click on the link below:

 

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/01/razor-wire-divide-morocco-melilla-inhumane

Appreciation.

 

"The best feeling is when someone appreciates everything about you that someone else took for granted."


* take for granted = dar por hecho, subestimar
* appreciation      /əˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃən -sɪ-/
                             = thanks or gratitude

                             = assessment of the true worth or value of persons or things

Funny spelling .

 

                                             
                                                      Love tastes good.

Big Mountain. Baby, I love your way.

99 English Phrases to say 'I love you' . Posted by PHRASEMIX.

 

 

 

Honest and heartfelt

1. "I love you."
2. "I adore you."
3. "I'm totally into you."
4. "I love you from the bottom of my heart."
5. "You mean so much to me."
6. "I'm yours."
7. "You complete me."
8. "I'm in love with you."
9. "There is no other."
10. "You're my ideal woman."

Complimentary

1. "You're my Prince Charming."
2. "You're my angel."
3. "You're my princess."
4. "You're incredible."
5. "You're my baby."
6. "You're my king."
7. "You're mine."
8. "You're amazing."

Persuasive

1. "We're perfect for each other."
2. "We're a good match."
3. "You can't deny what's between us."
4. "We're meant for each other."
5. "We complete each other."

Romantic

1. "I'm infatuated with you."
2. "You're my lover."
3. "You're captivating."
4. "I'm addicted to you."
5. "You're perfect."
6. "I've totally fallen for you."

Confessional

1. "I've got a thing for you."
2. "I have feelings for you."
3. "I feel something for you."
4. "I'm drawn to you."
5. "I think of you as more than a friend."
6. "I've got a crush on you."
7. "I've had a crush on you for a long time."
8. "I think I'm in love with you."
9. "I think you're the one."

Light and Casual

1. "Love ya!"
2. "We make a good team."
3. "You're so awesome."
4. "I'd like for us to get together."

Lustful

1. "You've got what I need."
2. "I want you."
3. "Let's get it on."
4. "I must have you."
5. "You make me burn with desire."
6. "I'm burning for you."
7. "I need you."

Over-the-top

1. "I worship you."
2. "I'm crazy about you."
3. "We're soul mates."
4. "You make me want to be a better man."
5. "We were meant to be together."
6. "I can't live without you."
7. "You're my goddess."
8. "I can't bear to be apart from you."
9. "I idolize you."
10. "You're my everything."

Old married couple-ish

1. "You're my sweetie."
2. "You're my sunshine."
3. "You're my other half."
4. "You're my darling."
5. "I'm devoted to you."

Talking about the relationship

1. "I want to take this slow."
2. "This is more than a crush."
3. "I can't get over you."
4. "I'm ready to take it to the next level."
5. "I think I wanna have your baby!"

Slangy

1. "I'm hooked on you."
2. "I'm all about you."
3. "I'm down with you."
4. "You're my man."
5. "You're my girl."

Understated

1. "I'm rather partial to you."
2. "You're not bad."
3. "I kinda like you."
4. "I'm fond of you."
5. "I have a soft spot for you."

Poetic

1. "I'm smitten with you."
2. "I yearn for you."
3. "You turn me inside out."
4. "You've put a spell on me."
5. "I'm under your spell."
6. "My heart calls out for you."
7. "You make me feel young again."

Cold and scientific

1. "I'm physically attracted to you."
2. "You are the object of my affection."
3. "We have a good chemistry."
4. "I feel affectionate toward you."
5. "I care for you deeply."

Old-timey

1. "You're my best girl."
2. "I'm sweet on you."
3. "Do you want to go steady?"
4. "Will you go with me?"
5. "Roses are red; violets are blue; sugar is sweet, and so are you."
6. "I'm enamored with you."
7. "I'm mad about you."
8. "I hereby declare my love and affection toward you."

http://www.phrasemix.com/collections/99-english-phrases-to-say-i-love-you

To my lovely students on Valentine's day.

SAINT VALENTINE'S DAY                                          February 14 th

Design your own Valentine card

What to write in the front cover

With love on Valentine's day = Con cariño en el día de San Valentín

To the one I love on Valentine's day = A quien amo en el día de San Valentín

For you, darling = Para ti, cariño

 

Ways to address to the person you love

Love

Darling     = Cariño

Honey                                                                                  

Dear = Querido-a

Sweetheart = Cariño, amor mío

 

Different ways to say “I love you”

I am in love with you = Estoy enamorado de ti

I have fallen in love with you = Me he enamorado de ti

You are my first love = Eres mi primer amor

Of course I love you ! = ¡Claro que te quiero !

I love you ! = ¡Te quiero !

I love you, my darling = Te quiero, amor mío.

I feel love for you = Siento cariño por ti.

You are such a love = Eres un encanto.

You are my true love = Eres mi verdadero amor.

You are my heart's desire = Eres el deseo de mi corazón.

You are the light of my life = Eres la luz de mi vida.

I'm lovesick = Estoy enfermo-a de amor, estoy locamente enamorado-a.

I adore you = Te adoro.

I love you to distraction = Te quiero con locura.

Love is blind = El amor es ciego

I go crazy over you = Estoy loco por ti.

Don't cry my love  = No llores mi amor.

I burn with love = Ardo de amor

It was love at first sight = Fue amor a primera vista.

Two hearts that beat as one = Dos corazones que laten al unísono.

I did it for love = Lo hice por amor.

I'm totally infatuated with you = Estoy totalmente chiflado por ti.

I declare you my love = Te declaro mi amor.

How to say goodbye

Your Valentine = Tu enamorado-a

Your lovebird = Tu tortolito

Your lover boy = Tu Don Juan Tenorio

Your lover = Tu amante

Your love = Tu amor

 

                               
                                                Look for your soul mate.
                                                          :)

Babies are the sweetest thing on Earth.

 

soft, delicate,  tender

Have a nice sleep .

Bad tempered ?

                          
                             We all have those days where nothing goes right.
                                          Take control over yourself.
                                      Tomorrow will be another day.
                                                          :)

Affinity.

                                           

Michael Jackson. They don't care about us.

Dooley Wilson. As Time Goes By ( Casablanca )

Spanish princess questioned in court

All under surveillance. Part III.

                                My personal use of technology  to spy on people.

 

:)

All under surveillance. Part II.

More cameras in my school ?
No, thanks.

 

School surveillance puts trust at risk.

CCTVs can undermine privacy, erode trust, have a ''chilling effect'' on creativity, and create an atmosphere of suspicion.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/comment/school-surveillance-puts-trust-at-risk-20131007-2v494.html#ixzz2sjdRsUC7

Dr Emmeline Taylor is a criminologist at the Australian National University. She is the author of Surveillance Schools: Security, Discipline and Control in Contemporary Education (Palgrave Macmillan)



                                   This is what cameras are for :

 

Sometimes I feel like an alien in my school.

 

 

 

All under surveillance. Part I.

School surveillance:
 how big brother spies on pupils

By John Harris. The Guardian.

 

Cameras in the toilets; CCTV in the classroom; pupils' fingerprints kept in a database . . . Can't happen here? Think again, because the surveillance state is quietly invading our schools.

 

 

Pupils are increasingly under the camera's eye at school.

...  their neurotic emphasis on security has plenty of negative results: it renders the atmosphere in schools tense and fragile, and in coming down hard on young people for the smallest of transgressions, threatens to define their life chances at an early age – because, as she puts it, "suspensions and academic failure are strong predictors of entry into the criminal justice system". There is also, of course, the small matter of personal privacy.


I know you want to read more, so click on the link below.
http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/jun/09/schools-surveillance-spying-on-pupils

Pharrell Williams. Happy.

Van Morrison. Have I Told You Lately.

Motherhood.

 

 

"No matter the species, there’s nothing a loving mother won’t do for her babies"

       *Motherhood , maternity  = maternidad


See you tomorrow,

:)

Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.

                                                       

                                                                By Caras Ionut

 

We've got to go a step further and use our imagination

:)

Tom Odell . Another Love.

Joan Carles , thanks for suggesting this song to me this morning.
       :)

Do you have an eye for photography ?

The 2014 Sony World Photography Award.

By The Atlantic.

                  
                            The knight and his steed, a tropical capture in Costa Rica. 
                                © Nicolas Reusens, 2014 Sony World Photography Awards

                                     That's dance.
                               © Hasan Baglar, 2014 Sony World Photography Awards         

                           A baby Orangutan peeking out from his mother's embrace.
                                © Chin Boon Leng, 2014 Sony World Photography Awards

    "Having an eye for photography means that you can both see the big picture as well as 

notice the small details others might overlook."

* have an eye for photography = tener buen ojo para la fotografía

                       Do you like the pictures ?
                                    :)

Art of cassette.

                                  The Lost Art of Cassette Design by Steve Vistaunet

English Can Be Difficult to Learn.

Stevie Wonder . You Are the Sunshine of My Life.

You are the sunshine of my life
That's why I'll always be around,
You are the apple of my eye,
Forever you'll stay in my heart

I feel like this is the beginning,
Though I've loved you for a million years,
And if I thought our love was ending,
I'd find myself drowning in my own tears

You are the sunshine of my life,
That's why I'll always stay around,
You are the apple of my eye,
Forever you'll stay in my heart

You must have known that I was lonely,
Because you came to my rescue,
And I know that this must be heaven,
How could so much love be inside of you?

You are the sunshine of my life, yeah,
That's why I'll always stay around,
You are the apple of my eye,
Forever you'll stay in my heart

[Background] Love has joined us,
Love has joined us,
Let's think sweet love 

Validation .

You are great.
You are amazing.

                     Compliments are free.

                     Smile. :)

What's your astrological sign? By Real English.

A Homeless Polar Bear in London . Save the Arctic.

Kevin Breel: Confessions of a depressed person.

I have grasped some nice  ideas from the video :

* Real depression is being sad when everything in life is going right.
* Real depression is a massive problem.
* We're not perfect and that's OK.
* Unfortunately, we live in a world where if you tell people you're depressed, everyone runs the other way, that's the stigma .
* The only way we're going to beat the problem is by standing strong together.

                                                                                            Kevin Breel

A lesson on sincerity.
  :)

Fighting for your dreams takes time, hard work and determination.

                      Here is a clear example of what I mean.

- Vincent Willem van Gogh, (30 March 1853–29 July 1890), was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter.

- His work had a great influence on modern art because of its striking colors and emotional power.

- He suffered from anxiety and fits of mental illness. When he was 37, he shot himself and died.

- He was not well known when he was alive, and most people did not appreciate his art. After he died, though, he became very famous.

- Today, many people think he is one of the greatest painters in the world and an important influence on modern art.

To learn more click on :   http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_van_Gogh

 

 

 

                        "I dream of painting and then I paint my dream"
                                                                       Vincent Van Gogh