The Everyday Philosopher

What is philosophy for you? For me, philosophy has always been about being open to other belief systems and other people's ideas, and...

There were many things I encountered, going the wrong way, getting caught up in all kinds of things. I was existing, but I was not living.

That’s why knowledge is not enough, your heart and head have to be together for us to survive this.. We have to have humanity in our hearts.

Showing kindness and compassion I think are my very core. I try to do everything with that in mind. Even if I am upset...

You have to ask yourself Who Am I? Why am I so angry? The moment you give that a place, that is the moment you are able to change.

I’m not giving them anything they don’t have, but just recognize that who they are is who they are at their best, that’s who they really are

A person that endures, in spite of everything he/she has given all for his/hers ideal life...

...I wish everybody would know. I wish we all could remember all the time. You are enough...

... everything we do is going to impact us... ... and I wouldn’t be the person I am today if I didn’t make those mistakes in the past.

... I learned more about life by working with children who were dying.

"We teach what we most need to learn." "Don’t worry about what you’re going to be to make money, worry about your being. "

... the more I say “yes” to the things that feel in alignment (to who I am), the more I'm able to feel that sense of goodness.

I think it starts in the smaller realm; you do it in your home, in your classes, in your work...

As humans, we need to bring back more curiosity, the need to explore and to truly connect to people.

Having a goal, something you’re headed towards, instead of just living.

"What makes you feel good is seeing the impact you had in life on others to make their existence more positive."

All you need to do is to have quality relationships with people... just take responsibilities other people aren't willing to take.

Peter and I met at the “Hometown” Coffee and Juice in Glencoe for a coffee and a conversation. Tell me a little bit about yourself. I...

I’m originally from Ecuador, from the capital, Quito, I lived there for 21 years, and moved here to the US for school. Even though I was...