The film is rated nearly "good" on IMDb - that is, it has received a relatively low rating. That may well be, if judged from an artistic or plot-based perspective. But what drew me in was the film's very idea - yet another, I must say quite plausible, attempt to explain what happens to human consciousness after death.
No, this won't be a story about Paulo Coelho's books, but about the worldview of the character he created - the Knight of Light: when you truly want something, the whole world secretly joins hands to help you. Because sometimes there are moments in life when, no matter what you do and no matter how hard you push forward, your feet sink as if into a swamp, and obstacles and "well-wishers" appear from nowhere. And then there are moments when it seems as if there is some unified world soul or collective human consciousness that reads your deepest desires and hurries to help you. Familiar feelings?
An article for food lovers, then. Four tried-and-tasted spots in Liepāja where you can enjoy a meal or indulge your sweet tooth. Plus a purely subjective rating of each dining establishment - which, we hope, will be of use to visitors to the city.
It appears that the series "If Your Holiday is Only 2 Days," begun almost ten years ago, continues. This time a two-day trip: Jūrkalne, Pāvilosta, Ziemupe, Liepāja, and Kuldīga. Unhurried, enjoying nature, the sea, the piers, old-town architecture, and sampling the local inns and cafés.
Paulo Coelho wrote this book as a female narrator - from a woman's point of view. The story of a successful thirty-year-old journalist who lives in Geneva and has an ideal family - a husband, two children, a beautiful house in a good neighbourhood, a calm, ordered and predictable life. A happy life. But a moment arrives when she begins to be tormented by the question: "Is this all?" She is overcome by an inexplicable fear.
If I had to describe it in a few words, I would say this - a professionally and high-quality organised conference on a topic very relevant today, but still insufficiently highlighted. Many people everywhere talk about leadership, management, the digital environment, and sales and marketing mastery - but finally, someone is talking directly about human resources and the questions surrounding changes in the work environment, form, and organisation in the near future. Because "change will never be as slow as it is right now".
I wouldn't say press releases in the iinuu inbox are a rarity. Most of the time is spent replying that we don't copy-paste press releases to our blog. But since this one is about something personally relevant, I'm happy to share the news that this April will see the regular Gemius Latvia blog measurements, after which the spring blog top will be compiled. Latvian bloggers have the opportunity to apply for free statistics measurements by 30 March. And let the measuring begin!
For the third time, the Subject:Creativity creative industries conference was held at Lielais Dzintars in Liepāja. The format is familiar, but the speakers and insights were new. Encouragingly, the organisers analyse the successes of the previous event and identify shortcomings, in order to offer increasingly high-quality content and form with each new event.
While the weather outside was still rather autumnal with a couple of degrees above zero, the hall at the Aldaris brewery was decked out in suitably December décor - blue lighting, frosted decorative branches, and a starry dome as an elegant element. Beautiful! But the conversation was serious - what will the coming year bring for Latvia, what are the global trends, and how will they affect the business environment.
Networking is the building of contacts and relationships in order to develop business, improve knowledge and skills, expand one's sphere of influence, or serve society. Here I have compiled my experience of the networking events I have attended in Riga.