Happiness, often described as a fleeting emotion or a lasting state of mind is one of humanity's most cherished pursuits. It manifests differently for each individual some find it in simple pleasures like a warm meal or a gentle breeze while others seek it in accomplishments, relationships or self-discovery. Philosophers and psychologists alike have pondered the roots of happiness suggesting that it springs less from external circumstances and more from an inner sense of peace and purpose. Studies suggest that happiness is closely linked to gratitude, mindfulness and meaningful connections with others. However it is not a destination but a journey often cultivated by resilience and a positive mindset. True happiness lies in embracing both joys and challenges with equal grace, finding beauty in the present moment and nurturing a compassionate outlook toward oneself and the world.
In Catalonia here were different languages and different traditions. They are also one of Spain's wealthiest regions and the financial crash spread the resentment and separatism.
In 2006, Spanish government granted the Catalonians even power and economic opportunity. However, in 2010 the Spanish government took most of their autonomy away, and they began to protest and ask for independence by speaking out. The government imprisoned 9 separatist leaders and said they denied their request for independence.
Cultural-The Basques have their own language, and most Spanish people can't speak it making the Basques very isolated in what they could influence and who they could communicate with.
They also have had a very violent history with the rest of Spin because of the ETA terrorist group, which made Spain slow to give independence or make any big decisions revolving around the Basque's autonomy.
Economic-In Catalonia, the area creates 19 percent of all income that Spain receives, and Barcelona is one of the highest tourism destinations in Spain.
Cultural- Additionally, 16 percent of Spain's population lives there, but they do not speak the same language which causes them to be divided.
The Basques pushed for independence, and they got some autonomy over their people, but they did not break apart because of the violence from the ETA terrorist group that had previously caused caution for the Spanish government. The terrorism caused Spain to only give some autonomy to Spain to satisfy the ETA, and after which they broke up, but Spain still considered the threat to be there. The Basques wanted independence because they speak a different language and did not believe the same things as most Catholic Spaniards did. Catalonia also wanted independence following the Basques, but they had strong economic ties to the Spanish income and the highest tourism destination in Spain, making Spain not want to lose control over their land.
It was an April morning when they told us we should go
As I turn to you, you smiled at me
How could we say no?
Oh, the fun to have
To live the dreams we always had
Oh, the songs to sing
When we at last return again
Slipping off a glancing kiss
To those who claim they know
Below the streets that steam and hiss
The devil's in his hole
Oh, to sail away
To sandy lands and other days
Oh, to touch the dream
Hides inside and never seen, yeah
Into the sun, the south, the north
At last the birds have flown
The shackles of commitment fell
In pieces on the ground
Oh, to ride the wind
To tread the air above the din
Oh, to laugh aloud
Dancing as we fought the crowds, yeah
To seek the man whose pointing hand
The giant step unfolds
With guidance from the curving path
That churns up into stone
If one bell should ring
In celebration for a king
So fast the heart should beat
As proud the head with heavy feet, yeah
Days went by when you and I
Bathed in eternal summer's glow
As far away and distant
Our mutual child did grow
Oh the sweet refrain
Soothes the soul and calms the pain
Oh Albion remains
Sleeping now to rise again
Wandering and wandering
What place to rest the search?
The mighty arms of Atlas
Hold the heavens from the earth
For the mighty arms of Atlas
Hold the heavens from the earth
From the earth
For the Chinese, the fate of the kingdom of Wu serves as an elemental lesson on what happens when you dissipate your forces on several fronts, losing sight of distant dangers for the sake of present gain. "If you are not in danger," says Sun-tzu, "do not fight." It is almost a physical law: What is bloated beyond its proportions inevitably collapses. The mind must not wander from goal to goal, or be distracted by success from its sense of purpose and proportion. What is concentrated, coherent, and connected to its past has power. What is dissipated, divided, and distended rots and falls to the ground. The bigger it bloats, the harder it falls.
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Interpretation
The story of Wu is a paradigm of all the empires that have come to ruin by overreaching. Drunk with success and sick with ambition, such empires expand to grotesque proportions and meet a ruin that is total. This is what happened to ancient Athens, which lusted for the faraway island of Sicily and ended up losing its empire. The Romans stretched the boundaries of their empire to encompass vast territories; in doing so they increased their vulnerability, and the chances of invasion from yet another barbarian tribe. Their useless expansion led their empire into oblivion.
As Wu Tzu-hsiu had predicted, within a few years a Yueh army passed beneath the gate of Wu. As the barbarians surrounded the palace, the king remembered his minister's last words and felt the dead man's disembodied eyes watching his disgrace. Unable to bear his shame, the king killed himself, "covering his face so that he would not have to meet the reproachful gaze of his minister in the next world."
While concerns about overconsumption are valid, I agree with Claire that it isn't our most pressing societal challenge. Instead, I believe we need to focus on the growing economic inequality, which directly shapes consumption patterns across different social classes.
The reality is complex: while some wealthy individuals engage in excessive consumption through luxury purchases and disposable goods, many people worldwide struggle to meet their basic needs. Factory workers in developing countries, for instance, carefully budget their limited resources just to provide necessities for their families. This stark contrast supports Claire's observation that overconsumption is primarily concentrated among the wealthy.
While environmental concerns about landfills and energy usage raised by the first student are important, addressing economic inequality could naturally help regulate consumption patterns. When resources are more equitably distributed, people tend to make more mindful purchasing decisions.
Therefore, rather than viewing excessive consumption as an isolated problem, we should examine it as a symptom of broader economic disparities in our society. Addressing inequality could lead to more sustainable consumption patterns across all social classes.
In the year 490, Wu Tzu-hsiu sent his son away to safety in the kingdom of Ch'i. In doing so he sent the king a signal that he disapproved of the war, and that he believed the king's selfish ambition was leading Wu to ruin. The king, sensing betrayal, lashed out at his minister, accusing him of a lack of loyalty and, in a fit of anger, ordered him to kill himself. Wu Tzu-hsiu obeyed his king, but before he plunged the knife into his chest, he cried, "Tear out my eyes, oh King, and fix them on the gate of Wu, so that I may see the triumphant entry of Yueh."
The war began with great fanfare and several victories, but it soon bogged down. A victory on one front would leave the Wu armies vulnerable on another. The king's chief minister and adviser, Wu Tzu-hsiu, warned him that the barbarous state of Yueh, to the south, was beginning to notice the kingdom of Wu's problems and had designs to invade. The king only laughed at such worries one more big victory and the great Middle Kingdom would be his.
Learning programming concepts with p5.js and creative coding opens up many exciting ways to understand coding fundamentals. Here’s a detailed breakdown, with a few additional concepts included:
1. Variables
Variables store information that your program can use, manipulate, or display. For instance, in p5.js, variables can keep track of an object's color, location, or size. Declaring a variable is like creating a “bucket” to hold specific data that you can use throughout your sketch. Syntax example: let x = 10;.
2. Data Types
Different types of data need unique ways of handling. Key data types include:
Integer (int): Whole numbers like 5 or -20.
Float: Decimal numbers, such as 3.14.
String: Text, e.g., "Hello".
Boolean: True or false values, such as true.
Knowing which data type to use is essential for creating responsive and functional sketches.
3. Operators
Operators perform operations on data, which helps in calculations or manipulations. Types of operators include:
Arithmetic operators: +, -, *, /.
Comparison operators: ==, !=, >, <.
Logical operators: && (and), || (or).
Example: x = y + 5 adds 5 to y and stores the result in x.
4. Functions
Functions are blocks of code that perform specific tasks, making your code modular and easier to read. In p5.js, you start with setup() (runs once) and draw() (loops continuously), the two main functions for creating interactive sketches. Additional functions can be written to organize code, such as defining custom behaviors for objects.
Example: function greet() { console.log("Hello!"); }
5. Conditionals
Conditionals allow your program to make decisions based on certain conditions, using if, else, and else if. For example, conditionals can make an object turn red if a user clicks on it.
Example: if (mouseX > width / 2) { fill(255, 0, 0); } else { fill(0, 255, 0); }.
6. Loops
Loops are used to repeat a block of code multiple times. They’re essential for tasks like drawing grids or processing multiple objects.
For loop: Repeats a set number of times.
While loop: Continues while a condition is true.
Example: for (let i = 0; i < 10; i++) { ellipse(i * 10, height / 2, 10, 10); }
7. Arrays
Arrays hold multiple values in a single variable, helpful for managing groups of objects. For example, if you’re drawing multiple shapes, an array can store their positions.
Example: let colors = ["red", "green", "blue"];
8. Objects
Objects group properties (data) and methods (functions) into one entity, representing real-world items, like a “ball” object that has a position, speed, and color.
Example: let ball = { x: 50, y: 100, radius: 20 };
9. Control Flow
Control flow directs the order in which code executes. Using conditionals and loops, you can control when and how certain blocks of code run.
10. Compiler/Interpreter
The interpreter in p5.js (JavaScript) reads code line by line and executes it, letting you see results instantly. An interpreter is helpful for experimentation and quickly testing new ideas.
11. Syntax
Syntax refers to the rules and structure of a programming language. In p5.js, correct syntax is essential, such as using semicolons to end lines and matching curly braces. Syntax errors are common for beginners, so paying attention to syntax rules is key.
12. Animation
Animation in p5.js involves updating objects’ positions, colors, or shapes over time, creating a sense of movement. This is managed through the draw() loop, which automatically refreshes the canvas.
Example: x += 1; inside draw() will make an object move continuously.
13. Interactivity
Interactivity makes your sketches responsive to user inputs like mouse clicks or keyboard presses. In p5.js, functions like mousePressed() or keyPressed() enable such responsiveness.
Example: function mousePressed() { background(255, 0, 0); }
14. Debugging and Console Log
Debugging helps locate errors. Using console.log() to print values can show what’s happening in the code, allowing you to track bugs more easily.
These core programming concepts will give you a solid foundation to create dynamic, interactive, and visually engaging sketches in p5.js, taking you from beginner to intermediate understanding in creative coding. Each builds on the last, so you can gradually create more complex and exciting projects as you progress!
Concentrate Your Forces
Transgression Of The Law
In China in the early sixth century B.C., the kingdom of Wu began a war with the neighboring northern provinces of the Middle Kingdom. Wu was a growing power, but it lacked the great history and civilization of the Middle Kingdom, for centuries the center of Chinese culture. By defeating the Middle Kingdom, the king of Wu would instantly raise his status.
When power deserts you, it is best to ignore this Law's reversal. Leave martyrdom alone: The pendulum will swing back your way eventually, and you should stay alive to see it.
Yet martyrdom, surrender's reversal, is a messy, inexact tactic, and is as violent as the aggression it combats. For every famous martyr there are thousands more who have inspired neither a religion nor a rebellion, so that if martyrdom does sometimes grant a certain power, it does so unpredictably. More important, you will not be around to enjoy that power, such as it is. And there is finally something selfish and arrogant about martyrs, as if they felt their followers were less important than their own glory.
I paint.
I eat.
I swim.
I sit.
I run.
I read.
I sleep.
I like pizza.
I like apples.
I like bananas.
I like carrots.
I like eggs.
I like cookies.
I like cake.
I like my dog.
I like my fish.
I like my cat.
I like my car.
I like my ball.
I like my plane.
I like my books!
I see my dog.
I like my dog.
I see my cat.
I like my cat.
I see my fish.
I like my fish.
I like my pets!
I can see my ball.
I like my ball.
I can see my duck.
I like my duck.
I can see my car.
I like my car.
I like my toys!
I can see the dog.
I like the dog.
I see the cat.
I like the cat.
I can see the fish.
I like the fish.
The fish can swim.
I see the bus.
The bus can go.
I can see the car.
The car can go.
I see my bike.
My bike can go.
I like my bike!
I can see a hat.
I like the hat.
I see a balloon.
I like the balloon.
I can see a cake.
I like my cake!
Reversal
The point of surrendering is to save your hide for a later date when you can reassert yourself. It is precisely to avoid martyrdom that one surrenders, but there are times when the enemy will not relent, and martyrdom seems the only way out. Furthermore, if you are willing to die, others may gain power and inspiration from your example.
Authority: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let them have thy cloak also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain, (Jesus Christ, in Matthew 5:38 41)
Ask and it shall be given to you seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened unto you
Image: An Oak Tree. The oak that resists the wind loses its branches one by one, and with nothing left to protect it, the trunk finally snaps. The oak that bends lives longer, its trunk growing wider, its roots deeper and more tenacious.
