Sunday, February 25, 2024

Dolphin Dance of Proxima Centauri

A shot of Proxima Centauri, our nearest neighbour.
Haruki Murakami (村上 春樹, Murakami Haruki, born January 12, 1949 in Kyōto) is a Japanese writer. His novels, essays, and short stories have been bestsellers in Japan and internationally, with his work translated into 50 languages and having sold millions of copies outside Japan. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Gunzo Prize for New Writers, the World Fantasy Award, the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award, the Franz Kafka Prize, the Jerusalem Prize and the Princess of Asturias Awards.


Haruki Murakami (japanisch 村上 春樹 Murakami Haruki *12. Januar 1949 in Kyōto) ist ein japanischer Autor von Romanen, Erzählungen und Sachbüchern. Sein Stil zeichnet sich durch surrealistische Elemente und Anspielungen auf die Popkultur aus. Obgleich seine Erzählungen in Japan spielen, sind sie durch Vorbilder westlicher Literatur geprägt. Von Rezensenten wurde Murakami wiederholt zu den populärsten und einflussreichsten japanischen Autoren seiner Generation gezählt. Seine Bücher erhielten zahlreiche Literaturpreise, wurden in rund 50 Sprachen übersetzt und zum Teil zu Filmen oder Bühnenstücken adaptiert. Der Autor führte darüber hinaus eine Jazzbar in Tokio, betätigte sich als Übersetzer amerikanischer Literatur und hatte vier Jahre lang Gastprofessuren an US-amerikanischen Universitäten inne.

"In a world that often seems divided, empathy serves as a bridge, connecting hearts and fostering a sense of unity. It's the superpower that allows us to see beyond our differences, to recognize the common threads that weave us together. When we practice empathy, we become catalysts for change, advocates for justice, and sources of healing. It's through empathy that we can build a more compassionate and inclusive society. Empathy requires us to listen deeply, to suspend judgment, and to hold space for others' experiences. It's an ongoing practice that invites us to step outside of ourselves and truly connect with the emotions and struggles of those around us. But empathy doesn't stop at understanding. It moves us to take action, to uplift, and to support one another. It's a call to kindness, to random acts of compassion, and to standing up for what is right. So, let empathy be our guiding light. Let's cultivate this extraordinary quality within ourselves and spread its transformative power to every corner of the world. Together, we can create a more empathetic and harmonious existence."~A.E.
A.E. = Ancient Elite @ https://www.instagram.com/ancientelite/