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Fate, where does it lead us?

Mónica Boixeda Roman

Is everything written down regarding our lives? Do we really have a unique goal in life? Can I change my destiny? Some people think that destiny is predetermined; however, others believe that it is the own person who writes his own story by what he does. There are many theories that support and refute both thoughts. For example, the psychoanalysis theory tells that destiny is written by the things one does and not by imposed conditions. By contrast, sciences like palmistry hold the theory that everything is written, and that our destiny can be read and guessed. Which theory do you prefer? Are you one of those who put up with your lot in life or do you rebel and strive to change your destiny? Psychoanalysts, who analyze everything, think that not only the external constraints influence our life, but also our own acts (the psyche). So, if you decide you want to change things in your life, you can do it. Therefore, everything is liable to change through the imposition of our physique. If you know this, you will manage your own life, according to the psychoanalysts. If we approach the theory of palmistry, we find that the destiny is written from the very first moment when we are born. Palmistry is the art of studying our fate by reading the lines of the hand. Although it´s not always possible to predict the future exactly, at times you can guess it. Palmistry assures that thanks to the hands you can guess how a person would act in a particular situation because of his psychological profile, marked in their... read more

Pamper your pets

Mónica Boixeda Lisboeta

Come on, confess. After work you run home so impatient to cuddle your loved ones and take them out for a walk. No, not your partner or your children, we’re talking about the man of the house: your dog. Studies revealed that pets have positive influences on our mood. There even exists a so-called pet-therapy where not only cats and dogs but also horses and dolphins are used to break the social isolation and calm down the anxiety of certain patients. Maybe this explains why we consider our four-legged friends as a part of the family, spoiling and pampering them. After all, for all the love they give us, they deserve the best. But it’s very important to take care of our pets the right way, thinking of their health and their diet. Sufficient exercise, an annual check-up at the vet’s and a varied diet, adjusted to the breed and age is crucial. Of course you want your cat or dog to look their very best when you take them out for a walk. So go find the trendiest animal clothes of the season! Don’t bother anymore with those synthetic jackets with squares, they are so last year! Trendy dogs now wear coloured raincoats: pink, purple and blue, with stripes or flowers. For the real ‘Queen of the Block’ there even exist crowns with shiny sequins, while for’ Mister Elegant’ you can find cute ties or bows. In the specialized shops you can even find beds, fur coats for special occasions, hats an all kinds of accessories. Don’t forget about hygiene either! If you don’t want paws and dog... read more

Adiós, Aurevoir, auf Wiedersehen – the pain of saying goodbye

Mónica Boixeda Berliner

Although at first sight we don’t notice it, but our life is full of goodbyes. There are a lot of different types of farewells which produce mixed emotions in ourselves: stag nights, moving to another city or even going abroad, saying goodbye to our work-mates, the daily ´See you´ in our favourite baker’s shop next door, the separation from our beloved partner or the passing away of a good friend. The list of the different kinds of farewell seems to be infinite. But what is the real sense of saying goodbye? Whether it is a ‘goodbye’, a ‘see you soon’ or just a simple ‘see you’, all those expression hide incredible emotions: starting with sadness through curiosity of something new, till real feelings of happiness. Farewells have very paradoxical properties. Depending on the way and form, saying goodbye can hurt and be very liberating at the same time. Although the separation of somebody or something can initially be very painful, they also have a certain sense. Life is like a book, which consists of different chapters. Before starting a new one, we should finish with the previous chapter. In this way, the experiences of the previous episodes are very important and decisive for the continuation of the plot. So it depends on you if your life will be an exciting novel, a chick flick, real poetry or a fantasy story. But we aren’t alone with those sentimental problems. Many artists, actors, painters, musicians and, of course, everyday people like you and me, try again and again to express their feelings through each kind of art. Whether the classic songs... read more