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Luis Gonzalez-Mena

"Easy does it, reminds us to be gentle with ourselves and not burden ourselves with more than we can handle."

Quito, Ecuador
male
committed relationship
Speaks: Spanish and English
Joined Nov 10, 1998


 
SMILE

“A smile is the beginning of peace.”

—Mother Teresa (1910-1997), founder of the Missionaries of Charity



Ya no tengo tiempo


Conté mis años y descubrí que tengo menos tiempo para vivir de aquí en adelante que el que viví hasta ahora. Me  siento como aquel chico que ganó un paquete de golosinas: las primeras las comió con agrado, pero, cuando percibió que quedaban pocas, comenzó a saborearlas profundamente.


Ya no tengo tiempo para lidiar con mediocridades.  No quiero estar en reuniones donde desfilan egos inflados. No tolero a maniobreros y ventajeros. Me molestan los envidiosos que tratan de desacreditar a los más capaces para apropiarse de sus lugares, talentos y logros. Ya no tengo tiempo para reuniones interminables donde se discuten estatutos, normas, procedimientos y reglamentos internos, sabiendo que no se va a  lograr nada. Ya no tengo tiempo para soportar absurdas personas que, a pesar de su edad cronológica, no han crecido.


Detesto, si soy  testigo, de los defectos que genera la lucha por un majestuoso cargo. Las personas no discuten contenidos, apenas los títulos. Mi tiempo es escaso como para discutir títulos. Quiero la esencia, mi alma tiene  prisa... Sin muchas golosinas en el paquete, quiero vivir al lado de gente humana, muy humana. Que sepa reír de sus errores. Que no se envanezca con sus triunfos. Que no se considere electa antes de hora. Que no huya de sus responsabilidades. Que defienda la dignidad humana. Y que desee tan sólo andar del lado de la verdad y la honradez.


Caminar  junto a cosas y personas de verdad, disfrutando de un afecto absoluto y sin fraudes, nunca será pérdida de tiempo. Lo esencial es lo que hace que la vida valga la pena. Quiero  rodearme de gente que sepa tocar el corazón de las personas. Gente a quien los golpes duros de la vida, le enseñó a crecer con toques suaves en el alma.


Sí…. tengo prisa… por vivir con la intensidad que solo la madurez puede dar. Pretendo no desperdiciar parte alguna de las golosinas que me quedan… Estoy seguro que serán más exquisitas que las que hasta ahora he comido. Mi meta es llegar al final satisfecho y en paz con mis seres queridos y con mi conciencia. Espero que la tuya sea la misma, porque de cualquier manera llegarás...."


Mario de Andrade,

poeta, novelista, ensayista y musicólogo brasileño









 
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Joined Nov 10, 1998
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Groups ALDEA HUMANITARIA, Amnesty International, Bike Commuters, Children's Welfare Group, FRIENDS OF BILL W., Friendship without Frontiers, Greenpeace, Hugs and Hope, Journey Through Adversities, National Geographic, Rebel's Chatterbox, Shiny Happy People, The Happy Place, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) more »
Hometown Quito - Ecuador 
Homepage  
Birthday Nov 08  
Languages Spanish and English  
About Me “I long to accomplish a great and noble tasks, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker.”

—Helen Keller (1880-1968), author, lecturer, activist
  Introduce yourself to Luis
  Lifestyle
Pets Monkeys  
Activist Aspirations Casual
Political Leaning Moderate
Religions Christian - Catholic  
Eating Habits Keep it Healthy  
Wild Fact About Me My Serenity.
My Philosophy Easy does it!
What Gives Me Hope One day at a time.
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by SUGGEST PEOPLE TO:

"Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are kind, but because you are."
What/who changed my life and why The Pillars of the Earth
by Ken Follett
What Bugs Me abusive people  
Passions sex, LIFE!!!  
Inspirations the beauty of nature  
What Scares Me Disrespect for others  
  Favorites
Role Models Mahatma Gandhi  
Quotation Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day.
~Author Unknown
Interests Body/Personal Care, friends, Environmental studies, biking, Wildlife, Automobiles, Environment, Humor, Travel/Adventure, Recycling, National Parks, Music, Meditation, Libraries  
Books Almost anything worth reading  
Music classical, SALSA  
Movies shrek  
TV Shows Discovery Channel  
Favorite Foods Bananas!  
Favorite Places Ecuador and Galapagos Islands  
Can't Live Without Harmony and Serenity  
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(Jun 15) Carrots, Eggs & Coffee! A carrot, an egg, and a cup of coffee....You will never look at a cup of coffee the same way again. A you... more »
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Beverly R. (187)
Testimonial on Dec 30, 2007
Follow Your Dreams, Your Soul Knows the Way. Sam Oliver, author of, "God a Logs on Living and Dying"
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Nov 26, 2009 1:46 PM

Luis G. (257)

“To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven.”

—Johannes A. Gaertner
(1912-1996); art history professor, theologian, poet


Nov 26, 2009 12:24 AM

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Nov 26, 2009 12:17 AM

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Nov 25, 2009 11:11 AM

Luis G. (257)
STAY MOTIVATED!
Nov 25, 2009 2:12 AM

Gladys R. (25)

Happy Thanksgiving Comments and Graphics for MySpace, Tagged, Facebook
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Nov 23, 2009 11:43 AM

Luis G. (257)
O God, as the day returns and brings us the silly
Rounds of irritating duties, help me perform
Them with laughter and a kind face.
Let cheerfulness overflow in my work;
Give me joy during my business all this day;
Bring me to my resting bed tired and content
And grant me the gift of sleep.

--Adapted from writing by Robert Louis Stevenson
Nov 23, 2009 12:53 AM

Gladys R. (25)

Myspace Comments
Nov 21, 2009 3:54 PM

Luis G. (257)
Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.
--Carl Jung


Nov 21, 2009 2:21 AM

Roni Y. (132)

Luis, even though you are from Ecuador, I wish you much peace, happiness and love and may God bless you and your family this holiday season and always. Happy Thanksgiving from America!


Nov 20, 2009 10:22 PM

Ewa P. (31)


Nov 20, 2009 12:33 PM

Luis G. (257)
It seems that sometimes when God wishes to express to us what He is like He creates a beautiful person. Think of a personality as God's expression of character attributes. Be as fit an expression of Godlike character as you can. When the beauty of a person's character is impressed upon us, it leaves an image that in turn reflects through our own actions. Look for beauty of character in those around you.

Nov 19, 2009 1:27 PM

Luis G. (257)

“Friendship is the greatest of worldly goods. Certainly to me it is the chief happiness of life. If I had to give a piece of advice to a young man about a place to live, I think I should say, 'Sacrifice almost everything to live where you can be near your friends.' I know I am very fortunate in that respect. ”

—C.S. Lewis
(1898 1963); writer, theologian, scholar


Nov 19, 2009 2:59 AM

Gladys R. (25)

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Nov 18, 2009 6:34 PM

Luis G. (257)

“I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.”

—Laozi; ancient Chinese philosopher, central figure in Taoism


Nov 18, 2009 2:44 PM

Ewa P. (31)


Nov 18, 2009 4:20 AM

Luis G. (257)
Think before you complain about your life…Today before you think of saying an unkind word – Think of someone who can’t speak.


Nov 18, 2009 3:35 AM

Gladys R. (25)

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Nov 17, 2009 8:22 PM

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Nov 17, 2009 2:28 PM

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Luis!
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Nov 17, 2009 1:19 PM

Luis G. (257)
“The supreme accomplishment is
to blur the line between
work and play.”
-

Arnold Toynbee

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