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Today I would really like to share information about a series I have recently been listening to. It's a A New Earth webcast videos that Oprah Winfrey held together with the author of A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle, who is also the author of a book I have recently introduced, The Power of Now.

Of course, I had to approach this from many angles — practice, deep study, and practical testing in my life, in relationships, and in business. It wasn’t an easy journey. I had to break through several tough barriers. When I finally grasped this understanding — at first just intellectually — it felt painful, even offensive. But there was always a steady support system, both human and professional.

Life is an objective reality given to us in sensations. It is empty and meaningless by itself. Meaning is something we invent. Only what withstands objective factors—space, time, and continuity—is considered real. Everything else—feelings, forecasts, fears, hopes, anxieties—belongs to the subjective realm and is therefore not universally real.

Some of us are truly lucky to have self-aware parents. It’s a blessing to be raised by people who never tried to overcompensate for their own unhappy lives by putting you down as a child. I don’t blame anyone — we are all human, and it’s natural to make mistakes. However, many times a lack of awareness in our parents (and sometimes in ourselves) creates difficulties in relationships and feelings of separation.

Once, I planned to write about a Russian composer and pianist named Oksana. I had already met her, talked with her, and taken some pictures, so I thought I had everything I needed. But something was missing — there was no life in the material, no key component I could grasp. Suddenly, I realized what it was.

They choose the right words in conversation, adjust their voice to the right tone, and guide the exchange along what seems like the perfect path—gracefully inserting verbal anchors at just the right moments. These people are very pleased with themselves. They are indeed very smart. But what they often forget is that relationships are not a mathematical formula. They cannot be added, multiplied, or divided. Relationships are like faith.

In our modern world, where consumerism often encourages us to accumulate more, embracing minimalism can feel like a breath of fresh air. Yet, parting with belongings we've grown attached to or deeming unnecessary can be emotionally challenging. However, by adopting a strategic approach and embracing the principles of minimalism, we can navigate this process with confidence and purpose.

I used to believe I wanted to be loved. But over time, that desire faded—not because love became less important, but because I stopped believing it was possible. The reason for this loss of faith doesn’t even matter anymore. What matters are the consequences.