Tag: dailyprompt
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ONE WORLD UNDER GOD
If you had a freeway billboard, what would it say? The billboard to be effective must be: • Clear and Uncomplicated: It should have a straightforward design with a bold message or image, easily grasped in seconds.• Highly Legible: Large fonts and high contrast colors are used for readability from a distance or at high…
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In Sannvasa I spend more time thinking about today
Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why? I am in the fourth stage of life known as “Sannyasa.” Thus I think mostly about the present day. In This stage is traditionally considered as the life of renunciation or asceticism. It is a phase where an individual, having fulfilled the…
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First class airline ticket to Jerusalem
What is the greatest gift someone could give you? My most cherished material wish is for a first-class round trip to Jerusalem, to experience the profound spirituality of the Holy Land.
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Thankful to California university System
What colleges have you attended? I deeply appreciate the California university system for providing an immigrant like myself with extraordinary opportunities. I was able to earn a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of California at Los Angeles, followed by a PhD in Economics from UC…
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Leisure to improve the body and the mind
Do you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you? Play time for me is leisure time to play pickleball, walk the dog, or meditate.
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Seeking happiness and expressing gratitude to the Divine, amidst the widespread suffering
What are your biggest challenges? In a world marred by dictators, assassins, and wars, my greatest challenge is seeking happiness and expressing gratitude to the Divine. Amidst the widespread suffering, I strive to find joy and thankfulness as acts of resilience and hope. My pursuit of happiness is not just personal, but a commitment to…
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Nostalgic for my childhood
What makes you feel nostalgic? I am nostalgic for my childhood, a time when my faith in the Divine was strong and unwavering, and I basked in the love and protection of my parents, grandparents, and sisters.
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The Divine, family and friends
What relationships have a positive impact on you? My relationship with the Divine is a guiding light in my life, providing peace and purpose. My family is my foundation, offering unconditional love and support. Intimate friends bring joy and understanding, enriching my life’s journey. Together, these connections shape my identity and guide my path.
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If I had the money to start a sports team: I wouldn’t
If you started a sports team, what would the colors and mascot be? If I possessed millions to establish a sports team, I would instead channel the funds into cancer research and finance a study center dedicated to exploring diverse human perspectives on our relationship with the Divine.
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From conservative to progressive democrat to revolutionary socialist to social democrat
How have your political views changed over time? Reflecting on my personal political journey, I recall starting as a conservative Christian Democrat in high school while living in my native Bolivia. My perspective shifted significantly during my college years at UCLA, where I became a progressive democrat, passionately advocating for civil rights and free speech…
Spiritual revival 