Iti mai amintesti de ultima oara cand ti-ai adresat cateva randuri? Ti-ai promis vreodata ceva ce nu ai spus nimanui?
Nu exista coincidente, mai ales cand esti deschis sa oferi, iar cand trebuie sa se intample, se intampla.
“IN SPATELE RAFTULUI: IN CAUTAREA BIBLIOTECILOR DE MAINE” este un proiect care a adus mai multi artisti intr-un scop comun, si cum nu exista coincidente, asa l-am intalnit pe Thomas Marinescu (Felicitari!), un tanar vizionar, imbracat intr-o salopeta din jeans si o caciula de culoarea fisticului pe cap, care m-a invitat printr-un “Be kind!”, sa regandesc conceptul din spatele mesei/urnei create din panouri. (materiale reciclate ecopanel)
Evenimentul te invita sa reflectezi la felul in care va arata o biblioteca peste 100 de ani.
De ce scriu despre acest eveniment? Pentru ca am avut de regandit conceptul prin care vizitatorii sunt incurajati sa interactioneze si sa se exprime prin intermediul desenului sau al cuvintelor.
Vizitatorii din cadrul Bibliotecii Nationale a Romaniei au fost invitati sa se exprime prin intermediul cuvintelor/desenului si sa isi promita ceva important prin redactarea unei scrisori ce va avea ca destinatar: propria persoana. (Bineinteles, cu angajamentul organizatorilor de a o expedia peste 5 ani de zile la domiciliu)
Expozitia cuprinde:
Modulul Book Your Time HUB, un prototip de biblioteca mobila, premiat la Anuala de Arhitectura Bucuresti 2024 (A.ttune ArchiLab)
Modulul Book Your Time HUB 2.0, prototip de biblioteca mobila din materiale reciclate (A.ttune ArchiLab)
Modelul Wunderkammer 2.0, un prototip al cabinetului curiozitatilor” realizat din materiale reciclate – plastic reciclat si blocuri de mycelium (Asociatia Arhitectura Celuilalt)
Proiectul Common Waste, Common Libraries (Goethe Institute)
Terrariu, (Centrul de Studii Vizuale)
Puzzle din material reciclat (PlasticAfterLife)
Statie Print It Yourself (Asociatia Casa Buna)
Bookcycle (MyColLab)
Harta Bibliotecilor Publice din Bucuresti (Alex Axinte)
Ruined Resonance (Denis Flueraru)
Chiar daca nu putem participa la evenimente sau programul ne este mai incarcat, acesta este genul de eveniment care poate fi gandit si expus la o scara mult mai larga, respectiv intr-o statie de metrou, intr-o gara, intr-un aeroport (spatii publice), etc.
Practicabilitatea unei scrisori devenea ulterior o intreaga expozitie in mintea lui Thomas, pentru ca si-a redactat o scrisoare acum un an de zile, iar o prietena i-a returnat-o in luna Noiembrie, luna in care urma sa implineasca 30 de ani.
Este o actiune, un gest frumos care invita “our daily bombarded minds” la un moment de liniste, la o scrisoare.
Putem apela la cineva de incredere sa ne expedieze aceasta scrisoare la o data stabilita, si meanwhile….sa indeplinim ceea ce ne promitem noua insine. Suntem si devenim “the work we do today with ourselves”.
Masti am pus, experiente care ne-au aratat ca nu avem incredere in noi insine am tot avut, dar am observat ca increderea care vine de la Dumnezeu bate totul. Bate emotia. Bate trecutul. Bate negativul. De ce? Pentru ca la inceput a fost “Cuvantul”. Asadar, cuvantul este mai puternic decat emotia.
We become the promises we make to ourselves, but they really have to be ours.
Mai jos va las textul/concept regandit de mine si cateva photos for the sake of empowering our “digital thoughts”.
And why not? Make it happen! Nu exista nimeni intre tine si tine care sa te poate opri din a face ceva nou, mai ales ca 2025 bate la usa.
Daca tot facem “matching couple” cu alegerile. Cert este ca aici nu votezi, dar sigur te alegi pe tine.
Ce ti-ai promite tie insuti? Mandatul tau…. 5 ani de acum incolo?
MASA/URNA
TE INVIT SĂ IEI UN LOC. CURAJ!
MASA REPREZINTĂ PRETEXTUL COMUNICĂRII CU TINE ÎNSUȚI.
FOLOSEȘTE CU ÎNCREDERE: FOAIA, PIXUL ȘI PLICUL
PASUL 1:
SCRIE O PROMISIUNE PE CARE ȚI-O FACI ȚIE ÎNSUTI.
“TU DIN VIITOR” ÎNCEPE CU SCRISOAREA DE AZI.
MAKE IT BIG! MAKE IT REAL! MAKE IT GOOD!
PASUL 2:
INTRODUCE FOAIA ÎN PLIC, APOI SCRIE ADRESA UNDE VEI PRIMI ACEASTĂ SCRISOARE ÎN ANUL 2029.
(ORGANIZATORII SE ASIGURĂ SĂ PĂSTREZE CONFIDENȚIALITATEA DATELOR, CÂT ȘI LIVRAREA ACESTEI SCRISORI.)
PASUL 3:
INTRODUCE PLICUL ÎN URNĂ ȘI SPUNE: “MULȚUMESC!”
ACEST EXPERIMENT DEMONSTREAZĂ ROLUL TRANSFORMATOR PE CARE BIBLIOTECILE ÎL OCUPĂ ÎN SOCIETATE.
ACEST OBIECT ESTE REALIZAT DIN ECOPANEL ȘI FACE PARTE DIN EXPERIMENTUL TĂU.
BIBLIOTECA, MASA ȘI SCRISOAREA REPREZINTĂ LIANTUL DINTRE:
“On ne voit bien qu’avec le coeur. L’essentiel est invisible pour les yeux.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Nu se vede cu ochiul liber, dar este peste tot. Ce? Dragostea, bunatatea, indurarea, mila Lui Dumnezeu.
Ce e in inima? Cum e acolo? Pai… e ocupata inima cu multe lucruri. Pentru tot avem loc, dar nu pentru EL, desi sediul fiintei Lui este in inima.
Atunci cand este primit, toata lumea trebuie sa iasa afara. In locul sfant, in inima, doar un Imparat poate sa domneasca. Nu poti sa ai toata lumea impachetata, dar si un Imparat pitit intr-un coltisor mic. Nu putem sa fim nici pe jumatate. De ce? Pentru ca un Imparat domneste peste tot. Un fel de think global and act local.
Negociem? “Asteapta afara, Imparate!” Eu am de sarbatorit putin si in toate felurile. Te chem eu cand ma simt rau, cand nu mai stiu ce sa fac cu “experientele” mele. Sa faca Imparatul cum vrem noi, nu? Zile, saptamani, ani. Inseamna ca EU sunt Imparat. Si ne lasa sa facem cum vrem noi, cum ne crosetam noi. Asa sa fie!
“Iată, Eu stau la ușă și bat! Dacă aude cineva glasul Meu și deschide ușa, voi intra la el și voi cina cu el, și el cu Mine. Celui ce învinge îi voi da dreptul să șadă împreună cu Mine pe tronul Meu, tot așa cum și Eu am învins și am șezut împreună cu Tatăl Meu pe tronul Lui. Cine are urechi să audă ce zice bisericilor Duhul!»“.
Este vorba despre usa inimii. Nu sta dupa noi. Dumnezeu este Bun ca ne-a tinut pana acum. De ce ne tine? Ne tine pentru ca indurarea Lui este vesnica. (Psalm 136)
Cand invatam sa-L punem pe Dumnezeu primul, toate celelalte ni se vor da pe deasupra. Astazi am aflat ca pleaca si se intoarce iar. Pleaca daca nu este primit. Se intoarce doar ca sa implineasca “Cuvantul”. Bine ar fi sa ne gaseasca pe cei mai multi dintre noi cu inima plina de dragostea Lui.
Dumnezeu ne directioneaza pasii. Ne pune deoparte, ne izoleaza, ne curata, ne restaureaza. Nu ne judeca. Ne spune doar sa nu mai repetam “greseala”. Ne punem nadejdea in alti oameni? Nu. Daca traim in intuneric si nu credem in nimic? No worries. “There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.”
Fiecare are de trecut un “next level” in propria lui calatorie. Drumul este personal.
Avem doar falsa impresie ca mai atenuam din cadere daca mai aratam cu degetul spre altul. E linistitor sa iti imaginezi ca vecinul “e mai rau decat mine”.
Ce e cu inima asta a noastra? In Ieremia 17:9 este scris: “Inima noastra e nespus de inselatoare si deznadajduit de rea. Cine poate s-o cunoasca? Eu, Domnul, cercetez inima si cerc rarunchii, ca sa rasplatesc fiecaruia dupa purtarea lui, dupa rodul faptelor lui.”
Ne plac cuvintele, ne plac asa de mult. Ne frezam cu ele, ne tocam in bucati, dar cuvintele nu fac decat sa astupe multitudinea gandurilor. Atunci cand linistea se naste… mai este ceva de astupat?
Cartile pot fi prezente in calatoria oamenilor sub forma de timp personal. Biblia este singura carte care ne citeste. Nu noi o citim pe ea, ci invers.
Cum ar decurge o intalnire intre mine (un om din opt miliarde) si Cel Nascut astazi, Cel Sfant? Te priveste in ochi cu caldura, iti intinde mana si rosteste: “EU SUNT CALEA”, “EU SUNT ADEVARUL”, “EU SUNT VIATA” , “EU SUNT LUMINA”, “EU SUNT PAINEA”.
Introducerea mea? Ce imi ramane sa spun? Singura fraza permanent corecta pe o pot rosti: Eu sunt un pacatos. Acesta este singurul raspuns corect. Abia apoi pot respira eliberat.
Ce inseamna expresia “S-a pocait domne de pacatele ei/lui?” Inseamna sa iti para rau de pacatele tale. Cand iti pare rau, nu mai repeti.
“Cine cauta, gaseste.” Dar ce sa cautam? Ce? Sa cautam in altii? Ce treaba avem in altii?
Pe altul il pot vedea doar din atat cat sunt eu. Imi imaginez ca celalalt este “eu”?
Stiu ce ganduri are cel din fata mea? Stiu eu ce poarta in suflet? La cine sa ne uitam daca suntem toti la fel? Vreau sa traiesc “viata” altuia?
Ma uit spre Cel ce spune ca Este, iar eu incep sa inteleg: dragostea, bucuria, pacea, îndelunga răbdare, bunătatea, facerea de bine, credincioșia, blândețea, înfrânarea poftelor. Daca chiar te uiti spre Cer, n-ai cum sa-l vezi pe celalalt. Obiceiul devine ca bautul apei. Daca nu am baut suficienta apa, nu e bine. Hidratarea este zilnica.
“Lucruri pe care ochiul nu le-a vazut, urechea nu le-a auzit si la inima omului nu s-au suit, asa sunt lucrurile pe care le-a pregatit Dumnezeu pentru cei care-L iubesc.”
Vestea buna este ca Domnul Isus/Iisus Hristos (in ebraica se scrie Yeshua) te primeste asa cum esti, dar nu te lasa asa cum esti. Te transforma de la interior spre exterior. Atunci cand nu stii ce sa faci, te uiti spre El. Privesti intern doar chipul Lui, nu proiectia celui din fata ta.
“It is better to be roughly right than precisely wrong.” – John Maynard Keynes
Looking up to heaven, Jesus sighed and said, “Ephphatha,” and it means “Be opened.”
In spatele ecranului se afla linistea unui caiet.
Cand auzi niste lucruri atat de bune, nu poti sa le tii doar pentru tine… asa ca le asterni si pe virtual.
Dumnezeu iubeste pacatosul, adica pe fiecare in parte. Dumnezeu nu iubeste pacatul.
Let’s repeat: Iubeste omul (pacatosul), dar nu pacatul.
Pana ajungem sa nu ne mai judecam, e de munca.
Cand nu vrei sa vezi, nu vezi. Cand vrei sa vezi, tii de ochi deschisi. Cand nu stii, chiar nu stii.
“Dumnezeu, în adevăr, n-a trimis pe Fiul Său în lume ca să judece lumea, ci ca lumea să fie mântuită prin El. Oricine crede în El nu este judecat, dar cine nu crede a și fost judecat, pentru că n-a crezut în Numele singurului Fiu al lui Dumnezeu.”
Asa cum am notat de la M28, Judecata lui Dumnezeu este integra, iar in lumea noastra exista doua tipuri de oameni:
Omul care aproba trairea altora in pacat.
Omul care judeca trairea altora in pacat.
Cand incetezi sa judeci, te pui deoparte. Poti sa te judeci foarte bine pe tine, iar in afara de tine, doar Dumnezeu iti cunoaste inima. Facem parte din ambele tabere… pana ne vedem de drumul nostru.
Luca 16:15 / Isus le-a zis: „Voi căutați să vă arătați neprihăniți înaintea oamenilor, dar Dumnezeu vă cunoaște inimile; pentru că ce este înălțat între oameni este o urâciune înaintea lui Dumnezeu.
Duminica, la finalul unei “cuvantari”, priveam ecranul unde se derulau imagini minunate din natura si anumite versuri din melodia ce se intona. M-am privit alergand spre un om imbracat in alb ce mi-a pus mana pe umarul drept si mi-a spus: Hai! Lasa lumea in spate! Sa mergem! (Multumesc lui Dumnezeu pentru imaginatie)
Cine ar putea sa fie acel personaj spre care alergi pentru ca stii ca te iubeste, stii ca poti pleca capul smerit, stii ca poti sa rasufli fara sa te judece, stii ca a murit, stii ca a inviat si domneste prin dragoste? Daca nu esti sigur, inseamna ca nu stii.
Unii cunosc personajul, altii cauta peste tot si in toti personajul, dar El poate veni atunci cand spui: “Usa inimii mele este deschisa. Intra si locuieste in inima mea. Esti pacea inimii mele.” In fiecare dimineata repeti acelasi lucru, iar atunci cand vrei sa cunosti si mai bine personajul, ii cauti povestea in Biblie, cu ochii de azi. Citesti, recitesti, citesti, recitesti, iar zi de zi inima devine tot mai alba. Divinitatea este ca o comoara ascunsa a inimii tale. Nu trebuie sa faca sens pentru nimeni.
Putem umple inima cu multe lucruri, dar tot se goleste. Atunci cand rostesti Numele, sa fii sigur ca te asteapta pentru ca deja te cunoaste. Inima doreste multe lucruri. Cu cat vede mai multe, pofteste si mai multe. Inima era golita de dorinte cand ne-am nascut, dar plina cu un infinit de dragoste.
Putem sa avem lucruri frumoase, dorinte indeplinite, dar nu in ele sta ancorata credinta personala pe care o construim cu Divinitatea.
Nu trebuie sa fim de acord cu nimic. Esti experientele si lectiile tale. Nu esti cel din fata ta si nici cum gandeste el. Indiferent de nuanta temporara a inimii noastre, putem sa fim in pace. “Caci n-avem nicio putere impotriva adevarului, ci pentru adevar.”
Exact cand nu te astepti, apare. O sa gresesti pana cand o sa-ti dai seama de repetitie, iar aici intervine o fraza care-mi place mult: “Resist the Devil and he will flee from you.”
Bine, bine, dar cum se traduce asta? Cine e “Devil” acesta ca nu-l vad cu ochiul liber. Cred ca exista sub diferite forme. “Si nu este de mirare, caci chiar Satana se preface intr-un inger de lumina. Nu este mare lucru dar daca si slujitorii lui se prefac in slujitori ai neprihanirii. Sfarsitul lor va fi dupa faptele lor.” (2 Cor 11: 14-15)
Gandul negativ si actiunea negativa apare acolo unde a cedat la un moment dat si usa s-a deschis. Spiritele rele sau gandurile negative nu sunt inventive, iar ele se intorc pe aceeasi cale unde le-ai dat voie sa intre (constient sau inconstient) in viata ta. Care sunt slabiciunile noastre? Pe aceeasi cale se intorc.
Daca am deschis usa fricii, ma duc inapoi la prima intrare. Caut unde a aparut frica. Unde am observat-o? Era a mea?
2 Timotei 1:7-9
“Căci Dumnezeu nu ne-a dat un duh de frică, ci de putere, de dragoste şi de chibzuinţă. 8 Să nu-ţi fie ruşine dar de mărturisirea Domnului nostru, nici de mine, întemniţatul Lui. Ci suferă împreună cu Evanghelia, prin puterea lui Dumnezeu. 9 El ne-a mântuit şi ne-a dat o chemare sfântă, nu pentru faptele noastre, ci după hotărârea Lui şi după harul care ne-a fost dat în Hristos Isus, înainte de veşnicii.”
Daca nu vine de la Creator, vine din dezordine, din ce mostenim sau ce observam in jur, until you cut the cord.
Ce pot sa fac in dreptul meu ca simplu om este doar responsabilitatea mea, iar tot ce trece peste ziua de azi este deja in mainile lui Dumnezeu. Suna greu de crezut… pana crezi.
Dar cum aplici daca nu stii? Asa cum spun si Scripturile, cel mai bine este sa spui pur si simplu rugaciunea “Tatal Nostru”, pentru ca Dumnezeu cunoaste deja orice rugaminte a ta.
Aici astern un exemplu simplu/general. O rugaciune poate sa fie chiar si un “Multumesc!”
Doamne, las in mainile Tale grija zilei de maine.
Doamne, las in mainile Tale orice gand negativ legat de sanatatea mea, de jobul meu, de pielea mea, de dorinta mea, de copilul meu, de tot ce a rostit prietena sau prietenul meu. Las in mainile Tale ce a spus colega, seful, partenerul. Eu nu am venit la pachet cu nimeni pe Lumea asta. Am venit sa invat din greseli si sa iubesc. Am venit sa fiu o fiinta iubitoare care ofera iubire si primeste iubire. Nu traiesc sa fiu pe placul nimanui. Nu traiesc sa fiu perfect.
(Dumnezeu nu este impresionat de aparentele noastre. El se uita doar la inima.)
Eu nu trebuie sa stiu. Oricat as cauta, oricat de inteligent m-as crede, renunt azi pentru ca nu am de ce sa stiu totul, dar Tu cunosti, iar eu ma concentrez la Cuvantul Tau, la floarea din fata mea, la proiectul din fata mea, la copil, la parintele meu, la bucuria din inima mea.
Drumul meu nu trebuie sa semene cu nimic. Eu te port in inima mea si este suficient.
Te trezesti dimineata cu acelasi gand. Nu te uiti la nimic, nu controlezi, nu verifici. Nu te uiti inapoi.
Dintre toate personajele feminine mentionate in Biblie, Dumnezeu a tinut sa sublinieze povestea sotiei lui Lot care s-a transformat in stalp de sare… pentru ca s-a uitat inapoi.
Se aplica omului ce isi doreste sa devina mai bun cu el insusi, dar isi aminteste de trecut. Iti trece prin minte calea usoara sa te intorci la “Eu cel vechi”, la a privi spre ce spun altii. Inevitabil te blochezi si nu mai poti continua drumul tau. Firea cea veche incearca sa-ti impietreasca inima. Blocarea in trecut si dorinta de a verifica ce s-a modificat in urma mea, nu ar face decat sa estompeze prezentul meu.
Lui Dumnezeu ii place sa ne prospere, dar noi trebuie sa fim atenti cu ce ne umplem inima, pentru ca dorintele noastre devin uneori mai mari decat El, iar asta ne indeparteaza de ceea ce suntem. Doar eu sunt responsabil sa-mi pun inima in ordine. Dumnezeu spune sa ai incredere in El. Pricina caderilor noastre provin din “falsa incredere in noi”.
Pot merge pe un drum nou cu Dumnezeu, pentru ca este Prietenul meu cel mai bun. Mai bine merg asa, decat sa privesc la ce a fost vechi in mine, la ce nu exista azi. Nu exista drum mai sigur decat cu Domnul Iisus Hristos.
“Eu sunt Vița, voi sunteți mlădițele. Cine rămâne în Mine și în cine rămân Eu aduce multă roadă, căci, despărțiți de Mine, nu puteți face nimic.”
“Cum? Unde e? E poveste veche…”
Daca incerci sa citesti Biblia cu inima de copil, drumul negresit apare.
In aceasta dimineata m-am trezit in minte cu o melodie pe care o cantam atunci cand eram copil. Versurile sunt frumoase. Enjoy!
God is keeping all His promises. He will give you beauty for the ashes. Ask God for discernment and keep your faith until the end.
Jesus Christ says “I tell you the truth”, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” ( Mat 18:18; John 14:6)
The posture of your heart makes all the difference you wish to be today.
“You rarely have time for everything you want in this life, so you need to make choices.
And hopefully your choices can come from a deep sense of who you are.” (Fred Rogers)
Photo Source: www.stejariicountryclub.ro
Breath In: The NEW YOU.
Breathe Out: Everything that’s NOT you.
Peace and focus are whispering together: “I’m here!”
I’m here while molecules are changing and still here while this astonishing body stretches and relaxes. No sound of the past and no worries of the future. You are far away from any mentally constructed distractions.
I’ve been reading a great book written by Daniel Lapin, and he was talking about a very simple scheme that can make your life a mess, or it can help you turn into a king/queen.
The winning formula: 1. Brain 2. Emotions 3. Body.
Decisions are made first in the brain. Not the other way around. Until we adjust, learn some lessons and transform (continuously), it will happen to switch the order. If we make decisions based on what our body wants first, it will affect many areas of our life.
“Resisting temptation makes you feel better about yourself, and feeling better about yourself makes temptation easier to resist. Resisting temptation is easier when you truly think of yourself as a worthy, deserving person who is above bad behavior. It is hard to tell yourself that you cannot hang out at the coffee shop or watch TV if you enjoy those things. But it is much easier to tell yourself that you are not the kind of person who misses out on a sales call or wastes all day watching trash TV. “Who do you think I am?” you say to yourself, indignantly. “No way would I do those things. Not me!” This is you positioning yourself morally, building up your character, to make your choices easier to make and temptations easier to resist.”
Let’s go back to the present moment.
I’ve heard many beautiful things in the last seven years about Pilates.
Here are some important points (not advices) that really stacked with me about this incredible type of workout: PILATES
Your first session is about new beginnings. Reminder: Patience! Take it easy!
While your stretching the body, just try to think that nothing else exists except for your breathing, your body muscles and the voice of your instructor.
You come first. (It takes a lot of repetition to learn that)
Be open to understand how each movement of the muscle involves “breathing in” and “breathing out”. I often caught myself thinking of something else and forgot to inhale.
You start to feel healthier, happier by the simple fact that you show-up.
It gives you the proper energy without taking anything away from you.
I had the pleasure to meet one of the most important names when it comes to Pilates in Bucharest and I couldn’t help, but preparing some questions about his story and how Pilates crafted its way into his life, but also about how he managed to create an interesting and active lifestyle. I always wondered how fitness professionals are managing to create and nurture a powerful mindset, not to mention that he’s got the same weight for over 20 years!
Photo Source: Sorin Bujoreanu’s personal archive
Mijournali: Bonjour, Sorin Bujoreanu! It would be lovely to share with us some of your childhood memories about health, fitness, sportsor any education related to it.
We all start from somewhere when it comes to how we involuntarily express our energy through movement. As a little boy I vividly remember that I was practicing running, and playing “Oina” with my old buddies. Of course, football was part of my routine and long bike rides. In high school I discovered sports dance, and I really felt that it went much easily to shape the body in this particular way and so I’ve started to participate in dance competitions. Even though I took a different path by choosing to become a project engineer, after one year, encouraged by my friends, I’ve followed my passion and moved from Galati to Bucharest to study four years at National University of Physical Education and Sport Bucharest. (ANEFS) From here I’ve somehow imagined that I’m going to become a good coach. My orientation was towards aerobics, so I had the chance to meet a Brazilian woman, named Najla who came from Dubai, and we practiced together Body Pump for almost a year. In 2010, I had this immense opportunity to create dance choreographies for an old studio named “Lady Fit” and after this adventure ended, I finally got my license degree in Pilates.
Looking back, I’m really grateful to think how well everything matched the puzzle of my journey. I’ve immediately started to work in this field alongside with two talented Turkish women who opened the first Pilates Studio in Bucharest…and it was real! Ever since then I’ve been upgrading my skills constantly through specialized courses, but nevertheless improving my methods with the latest information available on the market. My main source of inspiration was of course, Joseph Pilates. This is how I gained experience for almost three years.
In 2013, was the opening of the biggest Country Club from the Eastern Europe (Stejarii Country Club), and a foreign client/friend chose me (brought me) to work there.
I’ve been grateful to practice Pilates at Stejarii right from the beginning, and I’m still honoring my duty. I had a great opportunity to grow and evolve among the greatest professionals in Bucharest.
Currently, I’m practicing Pilates between two places: Stejarii Country Club and Align Pilates (a hidden gem) somewhere in Romana area, right next to Gradina Icoanei Park.
Mijournali: Does the Perfect Pilates outfit exist? What do you wear? What is preferable to wear while doing this type of workout?
I prefer Asics. I choose to wear all black equipment. As for the clients it is preferable to wear body-fitting equipment made of organic materials, with or without stockings. If you are not comfortable barefoot, a good pair of anti-slip socks can make a difference.
Photo Source: Instagram @align_pilates
What does Pilates means to you?
For me, it’s a conscious state of movement combined with breathing which is a common language of the senses. It’s not about how you move, but more about what you think when you’re moving. Healthy disconnection! That’s it!
Share with us what do you love most about Pilates, and how do you see yourself in the present moment?
I find exciting that more and more people are starting to choose Pilates. Clients are perceiving “the smart talk” of this brain-muscle connection. I focus on the development of neuromuscular channels that facilitate the knowledge of the human body.
I love discipline. Pilates is part of my being. You somehow become what you love.
I find myself to be a patient human being, passionate, focused. I’m an advocate for change.
A motto that guides you?
Breathe, focus and move. Joy is on the way, too.
Do you find Pilates suitable for everybody?
Of course, but is an act of responsibility to get a proper medical check before starting any kind of movement. After 13 years of practicing and teaching Pilates, I had the pleasure to instruct teenagers, women and men between the ages of 16 and 70. This kind of movement can be done individually, between friends, colleagues or family.
Pilates can be enjoyed outdoors (in nature) or during special/private events.
What is your favorite exercise and why?
I would say the lunges because they maintain the mobility of the pelvis. It also gives you the feeling of elongating the legs. The hips become more flexible by doing these special lunges.
Any advice for those who practice or want to discover this type of workout?
Results walk hand in hand with patience. You learn to relax, breathe, and treat yourself better. The most important gesture is to create better thoughts and start making healthy choices when it comes to nourishing your body with healthy food.
Repetition, repetition, repetition and you’ll meet your relaxed mind & body vision.
By the simple fact that you’re giving the proper and repetitive attention to your muscles, they will slowly start to respond, modify, and evolve. Pilates is not an intense activity, but hydrating is important. It is better to eat two hours before the appointment to avoid any sort of discomfort.
Could you share with us top 3 benefits of practicing Pilates? If we can mix with another kind of movement in order to gain better results, what would it be?
You definitely gain muscle tone. You have the opportunity to sculpt the body, plus a great way to improve the pelvic floor muscles. You should be determined about your own progress because every action that you do on a daily basis requires a sleep routine, healthy nutrition and patience. Pilates is about creating a new state of being.
For even better results, you can choose workouts that increase the heart rate such as spinning, jogging, swimming or cycling.
Pilates is about focusing.
Pilates is a slow movement in accordance to your breathing.
Pilates is your intense presence. You cannot be anywhere else. You are present.
Please share your daily healthy routine with us. How do you manage to keep the same weight for almost 20 years?
I respect the meal hours and don’t skip my breakfast. I don’t eat anything between meals, thus giving the pancreas a break from working continuously.
My rule is pretty simple. I eat vegetables first, after comes proteins and lastly carbohydrates.
BREAKFAST 7 AM
First example: cucumber, tomato, beetroot, carrot and goat cheese
Second example: Grilled mushrooms, zucchini, a well deserved omelette
Final touch: Hydrated walnuts and almonds
Surprise: Blueberries, blackberries or raspberries
I mix between the two, but keeping the final touches and my surprise always by my side.
LUNCH 2 PM
I prefer a vegetable soup mixed with small pieces of proteins (turkey or beef)
After my soup, I eat vegetables or a green salad with sardine, salmon, tuna or turkey.
From time to time I indulge myself with some pasta or pizza.
DINNER 7PM
I often skip the dinner… but If I feel the need to eat something, I chose edamame, homemade popcorn or a green salad.
What is the secret of maintaining your body in shape? A simple tip for those who want to create abs?
Everything can change with gratitude. I would say small daily repetitions. (no matter what)
I like to move my body with few lunges and push-ups in the morning. Those who are at the beginning can start training the abs with 20 repetitions daily, because the muscles must be maintained in an active stage. Small intentional habits will take you further if you want to discipline your mind and body.
Tell us something about your mindset!
I stay away from habits that are harmful to the body. I respect my hours of sleep and drink a small amount of alcohol.
I’m focusing on become a better human being. I don’t put myself in situations that are damaging to my mental and physical state. Withdrawal means balance.
I also read about everything that adds value to my life, I move my body and I love taking my daily dose of vitamin D from the sun.
A small hint for a beginner who never practiced Pilates before?
Honestly? Being patient with oneself for the first thirty Pilates sessions, and after that it will be even better. I’ve never heard anybody complaining: “I feel so unhappy after I invest in myself.” Most of the work is done in the mind and when you don’t know where to start, just promise yourself one small thing: I will become more intentional about my own journey!
Thank you! (Arigato!)
Mijournali: And that’s a wrap!
It was a real pleasure to have this honest conversation with Sorin Bujoreanu (Pilates expert coach). I express my gratitude for inspiring so many people on their journey towards a healthier lifestyle. Your passion for movement has already enhanced our minds!
Photo Source: Instagram @align_pilates
You can find more about Sorin Bujoreanu’s activity right here:
The information above is for educational and informational purposes only and not intended as a health advice. We would ask you to consult a qualified medical expert to gain additional knowledge before you start any diet or perform any exercise.
There’s only today, isn’t it? It’s all about what we are and do today.
Everything we want is available, so if we ask, seek, knock…it will happen.
But what are we searching for? We search for answers, guidance, expressions of love and the list goes on and on. What works for one person might not work for another but the best thing we can do is to: STUDY YOURSELF!
We are so accustomed to study all sorts of things around us and we rarely have this focus to study ourselves…but the better we get to know ourselves, the more we create a powerful dialogue inside our mind. We will identify our limiting beliefs and why they even exist.
We are here to serve one another and yes, you can make time for so many beautiful things in this World.
You learn how to give 100% to yourself and then you meet a friend to whom you offer 100% and then you choose a partner to whom you give 100%. You can be loyal to others when you remain loyal to yourself.
How can we figure it out if we are on the right track? The answer I once heard from a wise woman was something like: “You don’t ask anybody what should you do, you lead yourself by listening to your own voice.”
Maybe “THAT VOICE” must be discovered in silence, in repetition, in “Thank you!”, in walking, in journaling, in conversations with people that have the qualities we want to acquire or improve.
It’s quite nice to study yourself and it takes patience. We are flawed people and we are created to connect with other flawed people. Beauty happens in between.
It’s in your own power to make a white space for yourself. Take a step back and stay at peace because you’ll need more power for some new ten steps ahead.
When you get to rewire your thinking and insert new beliefs inside your mind, even if it takes you three months, three years or ten years, you are landing where you are supposed to be. You have your own script, I have my own script, a person who lives in the jungle has their own script.
Regarding words, I remember a story told by one of my teachers. She had a lovely grandmother that didn’t know how to write. When my teacher left her small town to study, she started to receive letters from her granny and they were all looking the same.
She didn’t know how to write her own name, but the beloved teacher understood everything her grandmother was writing and I think that’s wonderful! Each time she was reading this letter, tears rolled down her eyes… Love is simple, transcends all understanding and you don’t even have to express it in complicated ways.
Reading makes you more focused, more passionate and happier. Reading makes you feel fortunate that you have two eyes and a cute brain that loves you. Some habits take something from you and some habits give you a better version of yourself. You can’t be smarter than anyone else and nobody can outsmart you from being you. That is for sure. You’ll be just fine. In all things, learn to put God first. God is like a constant promise you make to yourself, a neverending prayer of gratitude.
Each day I remember about three phrases/promises from God and they are written in the Bible…even if I haven’t managed to read it all: “I am with you always.” ; “No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” ; “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
It’s our own responsibility to go back in our childhood and deconstruct beliefs or phrases that we now repeat in our heads. We are no longer that child or the same person we where four years ago or even yesterday. Who told me not to like the colour red or a certain place? Everything is encrypted in our subconscious and we can change every single thing about us in order to become more like us and less like anybody else. Your own opinion about “YOU” is the only one that matters.
I am curious about what matters to me and how can I improve my life. I’m not a scientist, I’m not a teacher, I’m not a doctor, I’m not a therapist, I’m not a role model and everything I share right here is what I find interesting at the moment. I love to read and share the good stuff with others, not to look smart, not to portray “an image”.
We plant good seeds, we share information and we learn to remain open because good things will follow us. You give what you are and you are not supposed to be perfect.
Enjoy the list:
Joe Dispenza and Ed Mylett talk about how many wonders can MEDITATION/PRAYING or being thankful does to our body.
Another perspective about Self Development is presented by James Jani in the following link. There is a fine line between the excess of positivity and excess of negativity. We may like certain people, but it doesn’t mean we should follow their teachings. After all, nobody can lead your life, but you.
On my top 3 countries in this World is Japan. I admire japanese people and I appreciate evertything about them. If I can be born again, I would love to open my eyes in Japan. Ken Honda is one of the wisest when it comes to money. Arigato IN! Arigato OUT! Find some good energy about money right here.
Money are part of our everyday life and from where we can learn more about them? Discover Daniel Lapin right here and laugh with our lovely new-yorkaise Fran Lebowitz. By the way, you can search on Netflix “Pretend It’s a City” and enjoy her and Martin Scorsese walking and talking in New York.
Andrew Huberman (Professor and Neuroscientist at Stanford University and Host of the Huberman Lab Podcast) is talking about Social Media and what it does to our brain. Here is a 4 minute interview.
I couldn’t think of anyone better than Mister Rogers at this delicate time.
“Love is at the root of everything. Love or the lack of it.”
We all care about humans, about children, about everyone who is suffering.
What inspires peace if not people coming together with acts of kindness and love for one another?
I’ve watched long time ago what Fred Rogers prepared for humanity and especially for the little ones. Children must be taught about unfortunate events in a subtle manner and they must be assured that they are safe.
This is an important phrase that we must teach everybody around us (starting with ourselves),but especially our future-the children: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. Youwill always find people who are helping.”
Type this title on YouTube: Fred Rogers: Look for the Helpers
Type this title on YouTube: Fred Rogers Talk About Sad and Scary Things.
And this video is a statement for those who are willing to learn how to use power or fame in a good way.
We see so many things, we get bored so fast that sometimes the best stories are missed out just because we don’t concentrate on what’s important for us.
Comfort brings us in the same repeating cycle, but if we change the narrative or the way we look at others, we will eventually take steps towards clarity.
For what is good, what is worth sharing from my point of view, I will create time and make it happen on Mijournali.
Here is a list of beautiful links that can sparkle new ideas within yourself and expand your Universe.
Until next time… Enjoy!
Kind regards,
Mijournali
I’ve seen a documentary on Netflix named “Fantastic Fungi” and when I think of it…Unbelievable! This misterious world is worth exploring. Paul Stamets wrote a book about this fantastic world called “Mycellium Running” and Sophia Roe does some nice cooking on Instagram regarding mushrooms. Also, I remember about a cool thing of how mushrooms can grow inside a museum. Watch here how mushrooms can grow from coffee grounds.
Listening to others is one of the greatest ways of understanding ourselves. Here is a nice talk about praying and a special tour of a catholic church.
When we are listening to our favourite sounds/songs, everything else becomes silence and we become free or we sense freedoom. Sergiu Celibidache’s interview about music can only make us richer and richer.
How about beauty? This endless subject surrounds us day by day, but these seven minutes about aesthetics can become a very good choice to pamper our brains with.
Behind stories and amazing projects we will always discover curious and focused minds. Watch this interview from Oh, DA! where you can find more about colours.
This british architect is well known for his work among modern buildings made of steel and glass. He was also awarded with Pritzker Prize in 1999. Who could this person be? Check on this link.
A unique kind of project made by Maarten Baas (dutch designer) took the attention of so many people passing through Amsterdam airport, Schiphol. The designer pays an homage to Piet Mondrian by using blue clothes, yellow rag and a red bucket. The interesting part comes from his idea to capture his activity on a camera. He practically erases an recreates the passing time, 24 hours a day, minute by minute. Find more about his work here.
A beautiful book with visuals like Olivia Fraser’s art cannot be confused so easily. She has developed her detailed oriented drawings using ancient techniques. Wonderful graphics made by the british artist can be found on this short video.
One of my favourite residential projects is Norm from Canada made by Alan Carle Architects. This particular project creates a sense of unity, a sense of quietness between volume and geometric structures. Vraiment impeccable!
Passing over the formal greetings and heading directly to some interesting information I have discovered along the time.
I must admit that sometimes I dig deep until I find impressive stories or short phrases within interviews, documentaries, books, movies, etc.
We see so many things, we get bored so fast that sometimes the best stories are missed out just because we don’t concentrate on what’s important to us.
A New Year doesn’t come by itself. Cheers! Cheers! and here it is! No way!
When we look back, we can observe that sharing, planting, nurturing the good thoughts and the good deeds are transforming the roads we didn’t took before.
Comfort brings us in the same repeating cycle, but if we change the narrative or the way we look at others, we will eventually take steps towards clarity.
Here is a list of beautiful interviews that I am sure can sparkle new ideas within yourself and expand your Universe.
I don’t have a perfect mind, neither I rule my life perfectly… but beautiful ideas are always worth sharing!
I’ve gathered eleven beautiful links. Until next time…Enjoy!
Kind regards,
Mijournali
A lovely interview on Super Soul with Oprah Winfrey and Caroline Myss. A book of Caroline Myss took my attention and her authenticity. Watch this episode here: “Intuition, Power, Grace”.
Daniel Amen introduces us into this fascinating computer of our body, the brain. Valuable information can be found here but also you can watch: The most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans , and he has an Instagram filled with so many great information: @doc_amen
A very dedicated Neuroscience Professor named Andrew Huberman that you can find on Instagram: @hubermanlab or even discover him talking with Dr. David Sinclair right here: The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging
Impressive interview with a sensitive woman who lived her whole life on the streets. I might say that her realness, her suffering, her vulnerability surpasses many things because she is what she is. A beautiful and honest human being. Wonderful! Discover this story here: Prostitute interview-Exotic
Positive habits! I have more people in my mind starting with my special Joel Osteen. He is amazing, by far. His simple and positive speech does wonders. Another relaxed mind is Sadhguru. I admire a strong woman like Joyce Meyer. She has an incredible life story. A real shaolin and a captivating mind is also Master Shi Heng Yi.
A unique kind of man is Wim Hoff and the way he teaches us how to breath.
A fabulous documentary about the creator of the famous and luxurious brand Ritz. It all started from Cesar Ritz, a man who was born in a family of thirteen children. He was a fast learner and his first job was a shoe polisher.
A sublime talk of an interior designer I really enjoy and admire. Discover him here.
When I think about Jordan Peterson, my mind goes directly to his book “12 rules for life” or “Beyond Order: 12 rules for life”. This video is a good introduction to discover him more. A great thinker of our days, a clinical psychologist and celebrated professor.
Delightful is the sky of our life. The last one is a special documentary about the blue color.
