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Jerusalem for a spiritual journey
If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go? Hopefully with first class plane tickets , my wife and I would travel to Jerusalem searching for a profound spiritual experience for the following reasons:
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The story behind my name
What’s the story behind your nickname? I don’t have a nickname, so I will explain the origin and meaning of my given name : Manuel. The name has its origins in Hebrew and Spanish. It is derived from the Hebrew name “Immanuel,” which means “God is with us.” In Spanish, the name Manuel is widely…
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Care the body, nourish the soul and build love network
What strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being? To maintain a healthy body, nurture my spirituality, and build a strong network of love with people, I have adopted a well-rounded approach to my lifestyle. I focus on a balanced diet, engaging in physical activities like playing pickleball three times a week and…
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Internacional Travel down memory lane
What are your future travel plans? At this stage in my life, I spend 9 months in Florida and 3 months in Bolivia, with occasional short trips to visit my children in New York, Atlanta, and Detroit. During my leisure travel, I often find myself reminiscing about the wonderful experiences I had in Spain, France,…
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I don’t believe in social engineering as a means of change
What would you change about modern society? Great social engineering projects that start with noble goals for humanity sometimes end up in disasters and create horrible dictatorships. Historical figures like Hitler, Mussolini, Lenin, Stalin, Mao, Castro, and Chavez are examples of leaders who were initially hailed as saviors but ultimately caused massive death and suffering.…
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Good music and work do not mix
What do you listen to while you work? As a business professor and researcher, achieving total concentration is essential for my work. Simultaneously, my passion for music demands complete immersion. Whenever I indulge in Beethoven’s works or the operas of Verdi, Puccini, or Bellini, my mind becomes wholly absorbed in the profound musical experience. During…
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Hot chocolate and buñuelos
What’s your go-to comfort food? When I am feeling homesick, I find comfort in my Bolivian roots while living in Florida, USA. One thing that always brings back fond memories and soothes my soul is a steaming cup of hot chocolate accompanied by Buñuelos. These delightful treats are sweet or savory fried dough balls that…
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The only game I play is the game of life
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why? The only game that captivates my interest is the game of life during my Sannyasa Ashrama: A stage of renunciation and absolute dedication to a spiritual quest. During this phase, my foremost objectives are to make a positive impact on as many lives as possible, to…
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Aware of my limited cooking skills
What foods would you like to make? The divine plan for this wonderful planet has indeed granted us humans an array of complimentary skills, and among them is the art of cooking fine foods, which I thoroughly enjoy but humbly admit I do not possess. Fortunately, I am fortunate to live in the multinational, pluricultural…
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Let’s learn from Cats and Dogs
Dogs or cats? Dogs and cats can be seen as special companions that can teach us valuable lessons about our relationship with the Divine. They possess qualities that can inspire us to cultivate a deeper connection with the world around us. Dogs exhibit unwavering loyalty, while cats demonstrate independent companionship. By observing and learning from…
Spiritual revival 