Camellia
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During my days in Lisbon, I discovered a treasure: the foundation and museum of José Saramago, Portugal’s only Nobel laureate in literature.
Saramago, who won the Nobel Prize in 1998, gifted the world masterpieces like Blindness, Seeing, and Baltasar and Blimunda. A member of the Portuguese Communist Party, he stirred controversy by suggesting Portugal merge with Spain, alienating many of his compatriots. This led him to seek refuge in Spain, though he returned to Lisbon in his later years—perhaps drawn by the saudade that binds all who love this city.
Beyond his writing, Saramago shared a poignant love story with Pilar del Río, a Spanish journalist. Their bond, captured in the documentary José e Pilar, reflects a love as timeless and melancholic as Lisbon’s rain-soaked streets.
Now, far from Lisbon, I read his words and feel the ache of saudade. I long for the golden evenings and the city’s warm embrace, carrying its memory like a whispered promise. See you soon, my Lisbon ❤️ 0 reply
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At the Network School, I met an inspiring female entrepreneur who believes in me and invited me to join a major project next year!
Before leaving, she told me she had been observing me for some time. Beyond our breakfast conversations, she admired my calmness and inner strength. She recalled an escape room challenge where we had to silently build a tower of blocks. When she accidentally knocked it over, triggering a “ninja attack,” others panicked, but I calmly rebuilt the tower instead of rushing to escape.
Another time, during a trip to Vietnam, I mistakenly thought no visa was needed and was stopped at the airport. I quickly arranged an expedited visa and rebooked my flight. She praised how calm I stayed throughout.
I’ve learned to stay emotionally stable, believing most problems have solutions if I avoid overthinking and take action. This stability has shifted my writing from raw intensity to a calming tone, resonating with readers seeking balance. 1 reply
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This year, I discovered a new way to measure time.
Every time I visit my friends in the UK, I buy a lot of Yorkshire Tea and tell them, “When these teas are finished, it’ll be time for us to meet again.” 😁
In daily life, I like to listen to the needs of the objects around me: if a teacup is empty, I refill it; if the bed is messy, I make it; if today’s dumbbells and weights haven’t been shown some love, I make sure to touch them. The same applies to my work and writing: when the pen rests too long, it begs to be picked up; when an idea stirs, it demands to be put into words…
Slowly, as these small demands are met, one by one, the day quietly folds into a satisfying conclusion.😌 3 replies
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Today, I finally “graduated” from the Network School! Three months, a stretch of time neither too long nor too short, has become a pivotal journey that reshaped my worldview.
What struck me the most is how deeply humanity remains confined by existing concepts and constructs, like nations, race, titles, professions. We fail to realise that the future is quietly conspiring behind the scenes, and only those who refuse to label their lives can ride the unstoppable wave of change.
Looking back, my life has always followed the nomad rhythm. It’s as if my body and mind have adapted to this cycle of seeking new stimulation every so often. While others talk about a “seven-year itch,” I seem to feel that restless tug every two years.
Life is precious. Love is invaluable. But for freedom, I would forsake them both. 2 replies
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