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Bono and Faith

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Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), most commonly known by his stage name Bono (/ˈbɒnoʊ/ bon-oh), is an Irish singer, musician, and humanitarian best known for being the main vocalist of the Dublin-based rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his future wife, Alison Stewart, and the future members of U2. Bono writes almost all U2 lyrics, often using political, social, and religious themes. During their early years, Bono's lyrics contributed to U2's rebellious and spiritual tone. As the band matured, his lyrics became inspired more by personal experiences shared with members of U2. Outside the band, he has collaborated and recorded with numerous artists, is managing director and a managing partner of Elevation Partners, and has refurbished and owns The Clarence Hotel in Dublin with The Edge. Bono is also widely known for his activism concerning Africa, for which ...

A Glimpse. Un Destello.

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“I wish I could describe the feeling of being at sea, the anguish, frustration, and fear. The beauty that accompanies threatening spectacles. The spiritual communion with creatures in whose domain I sail. There is a magnificent intensity in life that comes when we are not in control but are only reacting, living, surviving. I am not a religious man per se. My own cosmology is convoluted and not in line with any particular church or philosphy. But for me, to go to sea is to glimpse the face of God. At sea I am reminded of my insignificance -- of all men's insignificance. It is a wonderful feeling to be so humbled.” Steve Callahan NOTE: I am a Christian. I share this quote as an interesting example of how even people whose belief system may not be clear, they s e e in nature the image of God. “Desearia poder describir lo que siento al estar en el mar, la angustia, la frustracion, y el temor. La belleza que acompana espectaculos amenazantes. La comunion espi...

Instantes. Instants.

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Uno de mis poemas favoritos, atribuido erroneamente a  Borges ,  escrito por   Don Herold   y publicado en Reader's Digest en 1953. Instantes  Si pudiera vivir nuevamente mi vida,  en la próxima trataría de cometer más errores. No intentaría ser tan perfecto, me relajaría más. Sería más tonto de lo que he sido, de hecho tomaría muy pocas cosas con seriedad. Sería menos higiénico. Correría más riesgos, haría más viajes, contemplaría más atardeceres, subiría más montañas, nadaría más ríos. Iría a más lugares adonde nunca he ido, comería más helados y menos habas, tendría más problemas reales y menos imaginarios. Yo fui una de esas personas que vivió sensata y prolíficamente cada minuto de su vida; claro que tuve momentos de alegría. Pero si pudiera volver atrás trataría de tener solamente buenos momentos. Por si no lo saben, de eso está hecha la vida, sólo de momentos; no te pierdas el ahora. Yo er...

Oda a La Vida. Ode to Life.

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Pablo Neruda Oda a la vida                                         Ode   to   life La noche entera                                     The entire night con un hacha                                         armed with a hatchet, me ha golpeado el dolor,                      has broken me with grief, pero el sueño                                        but sleep pasó lavando como un agua oscura    like dark water washed away piedras ensangrentadas.                     ...

Ode to Hope. Oda a La Esperanza.

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Ode to Hope Oceanic dawn, at the center of my life. Waves like grapes, the sky's solitude, you fill me and flood the complete sea, the undimished sky, tempo and space, seafoam's white battalions, the orange earth, the sun's fiery waist in agony, so many gifts and talents, birds soaring into their dreams, and the sea, the sea, suspended aroma, chorus of rich, resonant salt, and meanwhile, we men, touch the water, struggling and hoping, we touch the sea hoping. And the waves tell the firm coast: "Everything will be fulfilled " Oda a la Esperanza Crepusculo marino, en medio de mi vida, las olas como uvas, la soledad del cielo, me llenas y desbordas, todo el mar, todo el cielo, movimiento y espacio, los batallones blancos de la espuma, la tierra anaranjada, la cintura incendiada del sol en agonia, tantos dones y dones, aves que acude...

How to Live a Delicious Life! Como Vivir una Vida Deliciosa!

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HOW TO LIVE A DELICIOUS LIFE !  Inspired by "How to be Really Alive" Go where   your heart tells you.  Live simply .  Learn from a child.   Do not fear making hard decisions.  F O R G I V E.    Be proud of who you are and what you do.     Appreciate other cultures.   O b s e r v e.     Create excitement! P r a y. Read poetry, preferably aloud.    See beyond what your eyes see.   Dance!  Explore the world around and inside you.  Share your talents, time and resources.  A D M I R E.   Be patient. Wander, you may find  what you've been looking for unexpectedly.   Open your windows.  Take pictures!  Live today.      . And remember:  Share your life with others!  Mario Arana COMO VIVIR UNA VIDA DELICIOSA! Inspirado por "How to be Really Alive" Ve a donde te diga tu corazon.   Vive con sencillez .  Ap...