La decisión es nuestra… ¿Ser o no ser?
Ser familia. Ser comunidad. Ser humano. Ser solidario. Ser fraterno.
Gran parte de la subsistencia y conservación de la especie humana, en parte se responde por su ser social. ¿Cómo somos cuando estamos en comunidad? ¿Se puede ser individual al mismo tiempo que ser social? ¿Cómo se construyen sociedades más acíficas, justas, solidarias y fraternas? Sobre éstas y otras preguntas, estaré reflexionando en mi próxima publicación
Tu lo has dicho, “debemos aprender a ser responsables no porque sea rentable, sino porque da sentido a la existencia.”
Dear Juan, this is not a comment, it is a great addition to my thoughts. I am very impressed, especially after listening to the song of this wonderful poem. I am very grateful to you for fresh solutions, in the form of links to the diversity of the comment, because our platform is also the popularization of different cultures, revealing the harmony of humanity.
HONRAR LA VIDA, de Eladia Blázquez
No, permenecer y transcurrir
No es perdurar, no es existir ni honrar la vida
Hay tantas maneras de no ser
Tanta conciencia sin saber adormecida
Merecer la vida no es callar y consentir
Tantas injusticias repetidas
Es una virtud, es dignidad
Y es la actitud de identidad más definida
Eso de durar y transcurrir
No nos da derecho a presumir
Porque no es lo mismo que vivir
Honrar la vida
No, permanecer y transcurrir
No siempre quiere sugerir honrar la vida
Hay tanta pequeña vanidad
En nuestra pobre humanidad enceguecida
Merecer la vida es erguirse vertical
Más allá del mal, de las caídas
Es igual que darle a la verdad
Y a nuestra propia libertad la bienvenida
Eso de durar y transcurrir
No nos da derecho a presumir
Porque no es lo mismo que vivir
Honrar la vida
Eso de durar y transcurrir
No nos da derecho a presumir
Porque no es lo mismo que vivir
Honrar la vida
The song “Honrar la vida” (“To Honor Life”) is a work by the Argentine composer and singer Eladia Blázquez (1931–2005), renowned for her significant contribution to tango and the literary quality of her lyrics, which reach great depth.
This beautiful piece of poetry expresses—with a profound sense of literary aesthetics—the difference between merely existing and living with a sense of honor and respect for life.
The phrase “permanecer y transcurrir” (“to remain and merely pass through”) refers to a passive existence, one that lacks active engagement with life and its challenges. It suggests a life without seizing opportunities, without making decisions, and without facing adversity with courage.
On the other hand, “honrar la vida” (“to honor life”) implies an active and responsible attitude toward existence, where both moments of joy and sorrow are acknowledged, and where one strives to live according to values such as truth, freedom, and dignity. It is an invitation to live with purpose, to make conscious decisions, and to seek deeper meaning in every experience.
In summary, “not to merely remain and pass through” describes a passive and aimless way of living, whereas “to honor life” means living actively, with purpose and responsibility—making thoughtful choices and finding deeper meaning in each moment.
From my perspective, the song also conveys a powerful message about the importance of living fully, with dignity and commitment—beyond mere existence.
International criminals are not lone wolves; they are parasites enabled by a viper’s nest of accomplices. These enablers, whether funding genocide or facilitating torture, are equally drenched in the blood of their victims and deserve the same unyielding judgment. There is no escaping culpability when you empower pure evil, and the full, crushing weight of international law must pursue every last one.
The gravity of international crimes extends beyond direct perpetrators to those who enable them. International law rightly holds these accomplices accountable, recognizing that their assistance, planning, or inaction facilitates atrocities. Uncovering and prosecuting all involved is vital for justice, deterrence, and upholding the fundamental principles of international law.
The responsibility for a crime extends to accomplices. This prompts consideration of individuals who may not self-identify as accomplices but, in fact, are.
That’s really amazing that you have drawn our attention towards a lot of uncommon human behaviors that we rarely find in modern world. Intellectual laziness can be recovered but the trouble is – a big percentage suffers from intellectual paralysis due to narcissism and lack of empathy for others. So much appreciated your personal toolkit. Interestingly, so far I have met only myself who says- “I am wrong” ha ha. So, either it’s an uncommon world full of common sense or a common world full of nonsense around us most of the time. Your article is a “must-read” to oxygenating our ‘daily breath of learning’, Vlad.
Gracias Michael por tu amable bienvenida. Espero estar a la altura y honrar tus palabras.
La decisión es nuestra… ¿Ser o no ser?
Ser familia. Ser comunidad. Ser humano. Ser solidario. Ser fraterno.
Gran parte de la subsistencia y conservación de la especie humana, en parte se responde por su ser social. ¿Cómo somos cuando estamos en comunidad? ¿Se puede ser individual al mismo tiempo que ser social? ¿Cómo se construyen sociedades más acíficas, justas, solidarias y fraternas? Sobre éstas y otras preguntas, estaré reflexionando en mi próxima publicación
Tu lo has dicho, “debemos aprender a ser responsables no porque sea rentable, sino porque da sentido a la existencia.”
Excellent application from a new member of our Union! Welcome, dear Juan! Such people and such poems give us strength to resist ignorance.
Dear Juan, this is not a comment, it is a great addition to my thoughts. I am very impressed, especially after listening to the song of this wonderful poem. I am very grateful to you for fresh solutions, in the form of links to the diversity of the comment, because our platform is also the popularization of different cultures, revealing the harmony of humanity.
HONRAR LA VIDA, de Eladia Blázquez
No, permenecer y transcurrir
No es perdurar, no es existir ni honrar la vida
Hay tantas maneras de no ser
Tanta conciencia sin saber adormecida
Merecer la vida no es callar y consentir
Tantas injusticias repetidas
Es una virtud, es dignidad
Y es la actitud de identidad más definida
Eso de durar y transcurrir
No nos da derecho a presumir
Porque no es lo mismo que vivir
Honrar la vida
No, permanecer y transcurrir
No siempre quiere sugerir honrar la vida
Hay tanta pequeña vanidad
En nuestra pobre humanidad enceguecida
Merecer la vida es erguirse vertical
Más allá del mal, de las caídas
Es igual que darle a la verdad
Y a nuestra propia libertad la bienvenida
Eso de durar y transcurrir
No nos da derecho a presumir
Porque no es lo mismo que vivir
Honrar la vida
Eso de durar y transcurrir
No nos da derecho a presumir
Porque no es lo mismo que vivir
Honrar la vida
The song “Honrar la vida” (“To Honor Life”) is a work by the Argentine composer and singer Eladia Blázquez (1931–2005), renowned for her significant contribution to tango and the literary quality of her lyrics, which reach great depth.
This beautiful piece of poetry expresses—with a profound sense of literary aesthetics—the difference between merely existing and living with a sense of honor and respect for life.
The phrase “permanecer y transcurrir” (“to remain and merely pass through”) refers to a passive existence, one that lacks active engagement with life and its challenges. It suggests a life without seizing opportunities, without making decisions, and without facing adversity with courage.
On the other hand, “honrar la vida” (“to honor life”) implies an active and responsible attitude toward existence, where both moments of joy and sorrow are acknowledged, and where one strives to live according to values such as truth, freedom, and dignity. It is an invitation to live with purpose, to make conscious decisions, and to seek deeper meaning in every experience.
In summary, “not to merely remain and pass through” describes a passive and aimless way of living, whereas “to honor life” means living actively, with purpose and responsibility—making thoughtful choices and finding deeper meaning in each moment.
From my perspective, the song also conveys a powerful message about the importance of living fully, with dignity and commitment—beyond mere existence.
Lastly, I would like to share a gift with you: one of the most beautiful musical interpretations of this poem, performed by Guillermina Beccar—an Argentine singer devoted to setting meaningful lyrics to music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSa7fnzKe9M&list=RDfSa7fnzKe9M&start_radio=1
These are some of the values promoted by #HumanityUnion.
International criminals are not lone wolves; they are parasites enabled by a viper’s nest of accomplices. These enablers, whether funding genocide or facilitating torture, are equally drenched in the blood of their victims and deserve the same unyielding judgment. There is no escaping culpability when you empower pure evil, and the full, crushing weight of international law must pursue every last one.
The gravity of international crimes extends beyond direct perpetrators to those who enable them. International law rightly holds these accomplices accountable, recognizing that their assistance, planning, or inaction facilitates atrocities. Uncovering and prosecuting all involved is vital for justice, deterrence, and upholding the fundamental principles of international law.
The responsibility for a crime extends to accomplices. This prompts consideration of individuals who may not self-identify as accomplices but, in fact, are.
Those who aid in a crime are responsible. This includes individuals who may not consider themselves accomplices but are, a point worth contemplating.
That’s really amazing that you have drawn our attention towards a lot of uncommon human behaviors that we rarely find in modern world. Intellectual laziness can be recovered but the trouble is – a big percentage suffers from intellectual paralysis due to narcissism and lack of empathy for others. So much appreciated your personal toolkit. Interestingly, so far I have met only myself who says- “I am wrong” ha ha. So, either it’s an uncommon world full of common sense or a common world full of nonsense around us most of the time. Your article is a “must-read” to oxygenating our ‘daily breath of learning’, Vlad.