rchased in commerce, preferably of eco-biological origin. The economic investment is minimal, since only the seeds that one likes are required, water without chlorine and a container in which to deposit the moistened seeds to cause their germination, which is produced generously after 4 to 8 days at a temperature from 21 to 25 ºC. The precious natural sprouts obtained almost free and continuously, can be consumed in the form of smoothies, in salads, sandwiches, canapes, soups, omelettes, as an accompaniment to all kinds of dishes, etc., enjoying a highly energetic, appetizing diet, varied and free of all kinds of agricultural toxins.
9. Substitute "I" for "we"
Numerous scientific studies certify that being part of social groups with common affinities and objectives is not only very pleasant but also beneficial for the physical and mental health of each member of the group. We are limited beings, increasingly in risk situations, and adversities and problems are better solved with the support of friends and professionals around us.
Sharing projects and feelings with other people allows us to enrich each other, ensure their success and enjoy more successes.
10. Replace pessimism and sadness with good humor and optimism.
Human beings have an infinite number of amazing subconscious resources to overcome all kinds of problems. Pessimism makes it difficult to find solutions, since it blocks the will to reflect and act.
As George Sand asserts, the pessimist sees a calamity in every chance.
The optimist sees an opportunity in every chance. Good humor attracts friends and with them the solution to problems.
11. Replace routine with creativity
Take the monotony away from you, do not resign yourself to just surviving. Every minute of life opens a new path for you, enter it with boldness, faith and joy and surprise with original ideas, stimulating words and actions that are novel, pleasant and even memorable, always with the greatest respect for Nature and everyone. living beings and especially people in your relationship.
Enjoy the pleasure of being free in an open and plural environment, but also critical and demanding.
12. Replace arrogance and arrogance with dialogue and understanding
Deification and pride push away the solution of problems and create a deep gap between people. The arrogant are actually demonstrating their lack of the skills that have advanced humanity, which are constructive dialogue and good relationships between people.
Those who know how to dialogue, that is, listen, give their opinion, understand and compromise, see their circle of friends and knowledge increase every day, the true and only wealth.
13. Replace the rush with meditation and study
Haste is the mother of disappointments and failures, and at the same time the daughter of improvidence.
Every day we carry out a multitude of actions and make many decisions, most of them routine, almost without realizing it.
All, even the most trivial, are susceptible to evaluation and criticism, and if improvement is necessary, which will only be achieved with prior reflection and quiet meditation on their pros and cons.
It is important to think before acting, and act with the peace of mind that you have carefully prepared the performance.
14. Substitute forgiveness for revenge
The old-fashioned but also still prevailing mind-set of an eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth, only leads to the perpetuation of the problems that are growing in the form of a snowball. On the path of revenge and resentment, peace is never found, so necessary for the progress and well-being of one and another.
Napoleon said: Forgiveness makes us superior to those who injure us. Forgiving is a demonstration of spiritual superiority and high-mindedness. As the Spanish playwright Juan Ruiz de Alarcón affirms, the one who forgives wins more and better than the one who avenges.
* President of the Center for Naturist Studies of Barcelona