Interest Stacks

=Paradox of Grief=

Experiencing loss and suffering is what makes us fully aware and alive to the love, beauty and goodness that surrounds us. The more bravely we allow ourselves to experience grief, the sooner we heal.

We need to let it rage through us with its full force if we are to process it effectively.

=Paradox of Change=

Change occurs when one becomes what he is, not when he tries to become what he is not

The more you try to become something you're not, the less likely you are to change. The more you accept yourself as you are, the more likely you are to chaange. Self-acceptance, much like Shoya ishida of Silent Voice.

When people allow themselves to be fully and awarely in touch with who they currently are, change and growth then emerge as the inevitable and natural outcome of such contact and genuine self knowledge

=Paradox of Imperfection=

The more honest you are about your faults, failuers and imperfections, the more perfect you appear. Embracing our imperfection perfects us

Wolfgang Grimmer and Katsuki Bakugo of Hero Academia, pretty much stories with a theme of redemption.

The fact that we often receive these imperfections and flaws more positively, like a courageous act.

=Paradox of Self-Love=

The more you can love yourself, the more you are able to love others

One of the most intelligent and maddening message from NGE. The loss of our ability to love, protect, validate and nurture ourselves at a deep level. How others teach us to love ourselves. Being capable of holding the same strength for others, as our inner resources develop.

There is no way to harbor hatred for yourself and not affect those around you.

=Paradox of Choice=

When the number of choices increases, so does the difficulty of knowing what is best and making decision. More is Less. More options, more stress, less satisfaction

Situations full of choices, tough decisions, rough mistakes. Taking the high road or the easy street A bit similar to Emiya Kiritsugu's Choice Dilemma. Perhaps harems also represent the Paradox of Choice

Learning to choose is hard. Learning to choose well is harder. And learning to choose well in a world of unlimited possibilities is harder still, perhaps too hard. -Barry Schwartz-

=Paradox of Non-Human Affinity=

Looking only into the Eyes of Distantly Related Cousins Does Not Mean that you, a Human Being evolved from another Species, Express Feelings of Love while animals do not, for them love is not described in an anthropocentric way as We describe it.

in Digimon It shows that Creatures Who Wanted a Solitary Life Are Anthropomorphized for Human Desire, Which for the human himself does not concern him like throwing a Frisbee as a test of intelligence for Dogs to Demonstrate Their Intelligence.

"I prefer the company of animals more than the company of humans. Certainly, a wild animal is cruel. But to be merciless is the privilege of civilized humans" -Sigmund Freud-

=Ship of Theseus Paradox=

If you restored a ship by replacing each of its wooden parts, would it remain the same ship?

A contradiction of identity. A classic from ancient Greece famously described by Plutarch. In Ghost in the Shell, humans can undergo cybernetic enhancements that replace their biological body parts with "cyberized mechanic parts. Makoto Kusanagi questions her humanity and sense of identity in her augmented body.

=Paradox of Effort=

The more effort you put into something, the more effortless it appears

Effortless, elegant performances are often the result of a large volume of effortful, gritty practice

Rukawa Kaede of Slam Dunk

Unstoppable on the court, lives and breathes basketball to the point he is able to shoot free throws with his eyes closed against Toyotama High due to injuring his eye meaning he could not see depth nor estimate distances. All that being a result of millions of shots taken.

=Paradox of Projection and Insecurity=

The more you hate a trait in someone else, the more likely you are avoiding it in yourself

You often avoid what you don't like about yourself only to release the inner tension through another outlet. Characteristics in others that bother us are reflections of the parts of ourselves that we deny. Subconsciously projecting our insecurities onto others. Much like Katsuki Bakugo of Hero Academia

"The flaws you see in others are actually a reflection of yourself." Eve Branson.

=Paradox of Money=

To Gain Money, Lose Money

Losing money is a part of wealth building. When you learn how to lose money in a way you don't get wiped out, you can keep getting wealthier. Losing money is exactly how investors build wealth. It's required for long-term gains. Sometimes you have to pay to learn. Scared money don't make money. Lose Money to Make Money

Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji although is a gambling anime but is one I believe exemplifies this.

=Paradox of Failure=

The more you fail, the more likely you are to succeed

Success comes from improvement and improvement comes from failure. Fail more to succeed more.

Our greatest moments of growth often stem directly from our greatest failures. Don't fear failure, just learn to fail smart and fast. Getting punched in the face builds a strong jaw. Most of the typical shonen with the "Never give up" theme, but I'd like to go with Subaru of Rezero. He's someone who fails A LOT, and with each failure becomes more likely to succeed.

=Paradox of Fear=

What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do.

Fear, when avoided, become limiters on our growth and life. Getting closer to our fears gets us closer to finding growth. I believe a lot of anime/manga exemplify this. The theme of facing and overcoming your fears much like Made in Abyss, Your lie in April, Juuni Kokuki, Angel Beats, Net-juu no Susume, Tokyo Ghoul, Evangelion, Monster etc

=Paradox of Death=

The more afraid you are of death, the less you'll be able to enjoy life

Know your death in order to truly live your life. Not intended to be morbid, rather, to clarify, illuminate, and inspire. Death is inevitable. Live while you're alive. I'd say some of our psychological seinen embody this but I'd like to go with Wolf's Rain, in spite of their living aimlessly without a purpose, Kiba states multiple times that he isn't afraid to die, as he thinks no wolves should, and demonstrates this indifferent approach to death.

=Paradox of God Wannable=

Living Life as a Common Mortal Has More Time to Discover the New Things in the World, Being God Instead Means Leaving Too Many Nuances on Things We Don't Know.

The main theme of Noragami is the search for meaning in life, another very important one is identity and self-acceptance. Many characters have to deal with the internal conflict between their human identity and their divine one. Yukine, Yato's relic, represents this concept very well, since at the beginning he felt confused and dissatisfied with his life as a relic and tries to return to his human life for the simple reason of wanting to try the vices of the boys of his age: going out, having fun, taking selfies.... As the episodes go on, Yukine and other characters learn to accept themselves for who they are and find a balance. The anime also deals with themes such as friendship and love, proving to be a source of strength and inspiration for everyone. Yato, from a solitary character, managed to find comfort and friendship in others such as Kofuku and Ebisu, and in humans such as Hiyori and slowly even in Yukine.

=Paradox of Adventure=

Adventure Is not a Simple Journey in a Cheap Price, It's a Connection Between us and the Outside Enviroment.

Let's start with the assumption that Mushiking is not a commercial work, anime that hides mysteries and its own depth, that is, the emotions contained in the craft of a truly exceptional and talented author. We can see every little emotion such as happiness, sadness, anguish, loneliness, desperation, anger, satisfaction, etc. After you see it, it leaves something imprinted on you and you will notice how innovative the characters are. Peter is not the usual hero who came to defeat evil or become the strongest warrior, he is something more. He fights for himself but at the same time also for others with value and courage, there will be the fear that we will see him for a while in the series. Even the secondary characters are no less, full of life and soul, each one has a psychology that is never ignored and interesting, The beauty of this anime is the fact that we see a different perspective and a new environment. From Peter's eyes, a huge world appears, with a desire to explore. Miyazaki thought it best to make a fundamental thing the protagonist: "the essence of life, where existence and love for all living beings come from. Peter must safeguard these values ​​until there is a balance in our ecosystem. Other values ​​are: respect for others and cooperation, this could be seen during Peter and his friends' journey, they have always established a good relationship with the locals and also with each other. We understand that we are in a world where technology is not very advanced and the inhabitants help each other to survive. Peter reminds us that family is equally important and in the series you will see that this topic will be addressed very often.

=Paradox of Forbidden Past Memories=

Remember the Traumas of Your Bad Past? Know that the Bad Moments of Your Life are Just a Time Frame That Disappears in 20 Minutes.

Undoubtedly, the final sequence is of extraordinary beauty. A climax

epic unfolds before the eyes of the spectators, combining in an intricate ballet of emotions the fervor of passion and the brutality of war. As the men of the Royal Space Force move frenetically to prepare the rocket in a race against time, the sky is torn by aerial combat that reflects the ferocity of the enemy attack on the launch site. In the midst of this chaos and destruction, the figure of Shiro emerges, animated by a fiery speech that resonates in the souls of his comrades. A call not to succumb to political manipulation, death and despair, a call to resist and fight for a future of dignity and hope.

The rocket, with imperturbable majesty, penetrates the threshold between Earth and the cosmos, putting an end to an armed conflict that seemed unstoppable.

A moment suspended in time, in which the soldiers of both sides, stripped of their weapons and their resentful hostilities, stop and look up to watch in wonder as the spaceship passes. The detailed explosions and ice particles falling from the rocket, meticulously drawn by hand, transform into a shower of hope and new possibility, in an atmosphere of enchantment. In solitude, Shiro broadcasts to the world below a prayer of peace, a plea for humanity not to pollute this new frontier with the sins and follies of the past. Despite this, he leaves some questions unresolved and open. The relationship between Shiro and Riquinni, the fate of the attempted capture of the rocket by the Republic, everything remains suspended, like shadows lost in the infinite.