SCL Editor’s Letter Dear SHAPIANS, The avant-garde of latest scientific discoveries is often based on ancient pillars of knowledge. The same rule applies to fashion, design, appliances, etc. This kind of revival, a development of what in fashion is sometimes called “vintage style”, frequently provides a modern fresh look to past ideas. There are hardly any real new inventions nowadays that translate into registered patents. Why is that? In my humble opinion, one of the reasons is the lack of room for creativity. When all is given and there is no need to think, to research, to make any effort in order to get what we want, at the end, our capacity to explore new ways becomes limited. When spring starts and nature begins its blooming phase, why not start trying to imitate a similar explosive attitude for discovery and desire to succeed in ourselves? Of course, we are not plants, trees, or any type of vegetable. But do not forget that we were created as nature was. We have a survival instinct that could focus more on discoveries. So take advantage of the season and get out to explore real life. Maybe you will become the Da Vinci of the century! María José Tezanos Bustamante Community Event & Communication Management SHAPE Morale & Welfare Branch SHAPE Community Life (SCL) is an authorized unofficial Officer-in-Charge María José Tezanos Bustamante (ESP - Civ) magazine, published monthly by Base Support Group (BSG). 065/44.2221 The views expressed in SCL are the sole responsibility of the *
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