I woke up to messages that told me to watch my behavior. Because the world is getting crueler and we’re going to die. The judgment day is coming soon, it said. I have to pray and remember the sabbath—to keep it holy. Because if I don’t behave, one day, the universe will punish me. What a way to start my Friday. I sighed as I got ready to work. When you live surrounded by people who believe...

New year, another birthday, new opportunities, maybe failures, more encounters, unwanted separations, unexpected news, some happiness and more sadness. Everyone, please welcome 2018. Here I write the obligatory resolutions. Mindfulness (meditate more, read more philosophy, be grateful) Health (eat more greens) Money (get a new job, be more frugal) Passion (write more, learn to draw) Knowledge (learn...