Myriam Ben Salem
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I'm a passionate grown kid, a writer, a storyteller, an edutainer (education & entertainment), a lifelong learner, a speaker, an unapologetic truth-teller, and a stoic life philosophy lover!
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On Suffering and the End of Suffering
Suffering in Buddha’s teaching does not necessarily mean grave physical pain, but rather the mental suffering we undergo when our tendency to hold onto pleasure encounters the fleeting nature of life, and our experiences become unsatisfying and ungovernable. ~ Sharon Salzberg
By Myriam Ben Salem5 years ago in Longevity
Breaking the Royal Family Curse Was Heroic To Say the Least
My close circle knows, undoubtedly, that I never cared about celebrities’ world; not even when I used to be the girl battling with her “Imposter Syndrome”, her frequent suicidal thoughts, and craving a role model!
By Myriam Ben Salem5 years ago in Families
Did You Ask Yourself Why Some Friends Are Like Magnets?
Toxic friends can merely “do” for you. A healthy friendship is all about “being”. If you are a new reader, welcome on board, and thank you for deciding to stop by. If you are a returning one, I want you to know how grateful I am for your trust and loyalty!
By Myriam Ben Salem5 years ago in Humans
Shall We Be Completely Transparent About The Real Racism Problem?
Like the Aryan conquerors of India, white Europeans in the Americas wanted to be seen not only as economically successful but also as pious, just and objective. Religious and scientific myths were pressed into service to justify this division. Theologians argued that Africans descend from Ham, son of Noah, saddled by his father with a curse that his offspring would be slaves. Biologists argued that blacks are less intelligent than whites and their moral sense less developed. Doctors alleged that blacks live in filth and spread diseases — in other words, they are source of pollution. These myths struck a chord in American culture, and in Western culture generally. They continued to exert their influence long after the conditions that created slavery had disappeared. In the early nineteenth century imperial Britain outlawed slavery and stopped Atlantic slave trade, and in the decades that followed, slavery was gradually outlawed throughout the American continent. Notably, this was the first and only time in history that slaveholding societies voluntarily abolished slavery. But even though the slaves were freed, the racist myths that justified slavery persisted. Separation of the races was maintained by racist legislation and social custom. The result was a self-reinforcing cycle of cause and effect, a vicious circle — Yuval Noah Harari.
By Myriam Ben Salem5 years ago in Humans
When Genuine Kindness Opens Up Doors for Limitless Gratitude
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” — The 14th Dalai Lama Stockholm Central Station I was lost in Stockholm Central Station in the middle of the renovation work last year. It was my fifth visit to the beautiful capital of Sweden. Still, it didn’t seem to help that much.
By Myriam Ben Salem5 years ago in Humans
Meet My New Furry
I feel fortunate for loving animals and need to admit to you it hasn’t always been the case. I never hated them or stayed careless whenever I was witnessing some cruel behavior toward them. But, I can’t say I had a particular connection with those beautiful living creatures!
By Myriam Ben Salem5 years ago in Petlife
The Proust Questionnaire Answered by
1. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Before answering this question, I need to admit that I became allergic to the word “perfect”, given I am a recovered perfectionist! This being clarified, I tend to make the difference between joy, happiness/fulfillment, and wholeness.
By Myriam Ben Salem5 years ago in Humans
