Quick look at Spain

Night view of Toledo, chosen as the “most beautiful panorama in the world” by The Office of Congresses and Convention Bureau of Japan (Yakei), in collaboration with the Office of Tourism of Japan of Turespaña.

I am Sara, I was born in Colombia and I was adopted when I was 2 years old, I grew up in a small town called Pantoja right between Toledo (known as the city of the three cultures, the Christian, the Jewish and the Arab) and south of Madrid, the capital of Spain. I am a volunteer in the European Solidarity Corps Program. I am currently in Poland thanks to the Fundacja Rozwoju Spoÿeczeÿstwa Przedsiÿbiorczego as part of the project: Let’s develop localy.

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New Beginnings

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been almost a year, and my project is coming to an end!

What is toxic positivity?

Hello dears, since I am interested in psychology, especially Jungian theories, this blog is also dedicated to the same field.

As you may know from previous blogs, I had workshops about woman’s archetypes based on Jean Shinoda Bolen’s book and Jungian theories. We finished this series of workshops, I had 2 participants, who discovered that they had minimum 3 well-expressed archetypes at the moment in their character. It is absolutely normal and according to the author, best way to balance archetypical interventions.

Today I will provide you some information about very popular approach in society, that person have to be positive and thankful always and in every situation. Yes, cultivating a positive mindset is a powerful coping mechanism, especially in tough times. But positivity needs to be rooted in reality for it to be healthy and helpful. Upon expressing disappointment or sadness, someone may respond that “happiness is a choice.” This suggests that if someone is feeling negative emotions, it’s their own fault for not “choosing” to be happy.

Let’s debate!

Debating means ‘to fight’, argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner. Today, debating implies a discussion between two parties to form a conclusion. This skill involves two parties (usually) holding different views about the same topic.

Debate is a valuable activity for students of all skill levels.  Debate teaches useful skills for other academic pursuits and life more generally.   Most obviously, debaters build confidence speaking in public and expressing their ideas eloquently.  That comfort speaking in front of others is useful in so many areas of life, from interviews to school presentations to discussions in college seminars.

Kid’s Day Celebration

On Sunday I participated in a kid’s day in Myslowice. This was an amazing event where the whole town was gathered. I was surprised by the number of cool games and activities you can try. And all of it for free. It was clear how much effort was put into organizing this huge fair! And I am very glad to have been a part of game creation.