PHRASE | THERE ARE NO UNIQUE AND PERSONAL PROBLEMS...

 "The truth is that there are no unique, personal problems. If you have a problem, it's likely that millions of other people have gone through it before you, are going through it now, or will go through it in the future, including people you know. This doesn't diminish the problem or negate the pain. It doesn't mean you aren't legitimately a victim in some circumstances."

NEVER ACCEPT CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM FROM SOMEONE WHO HASN'T BUILT ANYTHING!

DON'T FOLLOW ADVICE FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS NEVER BUILT ANYTHING!

'Oh, my friend, I didn't like it...!'

'Oh, my friend, I felt embarrassed!'

'My friend, can I give you a tip?' (47 times a week)

 

I'M REBUKING TOXIC PEOPLE IN MY LIFE! I'd much rather stay home alone watching 'Ugly Betty' than spend time with mediocre people who dump their shortcomings and frustrations on you. People who haven't built anything and obviously want the same for you. I'm rebuking any type of toxic friendship that doesn't drive you forward, that isn't an arrow in our lives. Many times*, we blame the Devil for everything bad that happens. But many times*, the devil is this person who comes into your life out of nowhere and is a social and emotional Trojan Horse. And, in truth, I find it very strange when people who are by your side always have 'advice' or 'constructive criticism' to give you. Free yourself from this type of person!

 

Rio de Janeiro, July 7th, 2025

Raphael Paiva

*image taken from the website https://dxinnovationinstitute.com/i-do-not-take-constructive-criticism-from-people-who-have-never-constructed-anything/

PHRASE | SOMETIMES, PAIN REACHES ME, BUT IT DOESN'T PARALYZE ME!

"Sometimes, pain reaches me, but it doesn't paralyze me! (...) I'm moving forward. I have other battles to fight. I have other victories to win. And I'm sure that the God who began the good work is faithful to complete it until that great day. I have no doubt that everything He has determined for my life will happen, that all the promises He has for me will be fulfilled. Some dreams that I have will come true infinitely better than what I dreamed and others that I placed before God, that I thought would be better this way, in this way, will not be exactly as I planned (...) because I know that He makes the best decisions!”

[Eyshila]

 

The Miracle Is Me

Song by Eyshila ‧ 2016

 

Pain doesn't kill

If God is present

Only those who walk with Him understand the value

Of a tear, shed on the altar of pain

Dried by the hands of the Comforter

 

If He wants, He can resurrect the dead

He does the impossible

All because He is God

 

But if He doesn't want it to happen my way

I declare that I accept

And now the miracle is me

I am me, the miracle is me, I am me

 

I will not stop

I will continue to worship you, God

The miracle is me, I am me.

BE YOUR OWN FAN TEAM!

BE YOUR OWN FAN TEAM!

This motivational phrase is beautiful! However, no matter how much you are your own fan, it may not work out! I hate motivational phrases! 'Don't give up on your dreams!', 'Be yourself!' etc. No, citizen! This is the real world. Most dreams don't come true. Imagine how many women in the 80s had the gift to be artists, to be singers, but for some reason, it didn't work out. Then Madonna arrives, also talented, and the light shines! How many boys are phenomenal on the field, but will never reach the level of Neymar. So, dream, but keep your feet on the ground. Be realistic!
 

April 9th, 2025

Raphael Paiva