Miquel Roca
("We have to be able to combine self-demand with intelligence: apply sensibleness and level-headednesss when destroying, and foolish recklessness when building")
Catalans consider "seny" and "rauxa" as unique characteristics of their identity. Seny involves well-pondered perception of situations, level-headedness, awareness, integrity and right action. Rauxa involves foolish recklessness, outbursts, and impulse behavior.
In times of crisis or renovation, any community that is attempting to change itself and transition to a more desired state needs to question its fundamentals. No transformation happens without destruction, and something has to be left behind in order to create new beginnings.
Contrary to intuition and natural instincts, destruction does not need to be violent, and construction does not need to be serene. In times of massive change and ambiguous fates is when we need to behave more like rational thinkers and go against our visceral animal tendencies.
Be careful and thoughtful when leaving behind the things you want to get rid off, and once you have a clear idea where to go, put all your passion and efforts to get there as forcefully as possible.
Apply 'seny' when analyzing and reaching to conclusions. Apply 'rauxa' when executing at full throttle towards your vision.
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