by Manuela Timofte Often, during our arguments with others, and in the comments made on social media networks, we hear and/or see expressions like: «You’re stupid», «you don’t know», «you have no idea», or «You’re not right». How does one know what is the righteousness of another? Whose justice are we talking about? The listeners? The …
Gen Z (2023) "Gen Z" is a Chinese drama compelling portrayal of traditional Chinese medicine and culture, offering insights into the understanding and preservation of ancient healing practices. Sun Toutou's upbringing in an orphanage and her limited education only up to primary school did not hinder her from standing up against injustice, although, her actions …
by Manuela Timofte I have written many times about my return to the country after working abroad for many years (Happiness Recipe — 5 Common Ingredients). Since returning, it has happened to me many times, that different people who know me, give me advice to return to work as a teacher. I understand that their advice …
In life, we all encounter both good and bad, just like the beautiful flowers and the pesky weeds in a garden. Sometimes, we only focus on the positive side of tough situations long after they occur, or perhaps we never do. It's similar to how we view weeds in a garden. While many weeds have …
The Japanese word for "happiness" is "Ureshii", written in two parts. The first part means woman and the second part means luck. Perhaps the ancestors who created the writing system used in Japan knew how important it is to make other people happy, especially women. Masaru Emoto However, we all seek "a splash of happiness", …
by Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber (review) Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber (1924 – 2006) was a WWII fighter pilot, the founder of a French newspaper (newsweekly L’Express), politician and publicist. While his international best-seller Le Défi Américain ("The American Challenge", 1967) sold 600,000 copies in France and translated into more than 15 languages, alarmed Western Europe about the massive penetration of American capital …
by Manuela Timofte My gratitude goes to Marcello Comitini again multiplied by three, considering that he has translated my present article into Italian, French and Spanish. Thank you for your work and kindness, Marcello! I have often been told that I should not be honest because no one deserves it. This made me question the value of honesty. …
Fall In Love (见倾心) (2021) I watch movies without categorizing them by location or famous actors. I stumbled upon this movie and being very pleased with it, I want to share it with you. In the movie, the main characters Tan Xuan Lin and Mu Wan Qing have an unfortunate encounter that leads to misunderstandings. …
In a Love World 