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October 9, 1981

October 9, 1981

We comprehend people’s attitudes. We know this world is really of shadows, and we know that people act the way they do because otherwise they wouldn’t be granted a place in the sun.

So, there is struggle, this terrible struggle inside each one, and outside, in their manifestations. We know and comprehend these people. We, here in PRÓ-VIDA, even ask everyone to start comprehending, a sign of Goodness and Wisdom.

And we believe that the best, the very best, the most we can do is really what we are doing: to take away the shadows, take away the darkness, to clean the dimension, show other dimensions, because we believe that acting on this point we are helping everyone, and that’s why we give our Courses the way we do.

For our children – and many here have children; those who don’t, one day will – if we stop to think what a world of shadows we are going to offer to our children! What is the use of my leaving financial, material, social, and even cultural power, of this culture that exists out there? If we really want the good for our children – not to say for our brothers, not to say for all beings, since we’re all equal! But if we want the good, really want the good (not a little but really want it), we’ll have to do… to act on a comprehensive point, on the point of the solution. And it seems to me – at least as far as I could reach – that the point is to remove the darkness, to clean, to clear. And that’s what we do.

And then, as we do that, we show a new concept of Life, and people, through the method we use, people have been doing fine, and slowly, that concept of life – which is prison-life, narrow life, dark life, life in the darkness – people start to consider that life as being a life with a small “l” and begin to understand that there exists more Life, Life with a capital “L”.

By logic, we begin to show that the possibilities, the differences, if they want to fulfill Justice, if they’re just, if they come from a Greater God, these differences shouldn’t be unjust, as they seem to us at first sight. Because here, in this valley of shadows, some even manage to get a certain… a certain clarity, a bit of Light; but others, in this life, live in complete and total darkness. Nothing favors them. And these people, some of them live in complete darkness, doing acts that become facts that can only happen in the darkness.

I mean: how can anyone kill someone? How can anyone rob someone? How can anyone step on someone?

Now, facts like these are facts that can only happen in the darkness, because if it’s dark, I step on you! I don’t know you’re there. If it’s dark and there’s a glass of water, and I am thirsty… or food, I take it and eat it! And often, I eat a lot! I keep on eating! Because it’s dark! Because if it were light, I would have seen you’re there, you’re there, you’re there, you’re there and this bread, I would have shared… a bit for you, a bit for each one!

However, in the darkness I stretch out my hand and find… I don’t know! And I eat, and eat, and eat: I’ve found a source and I keep on sucking from that source! And you, who haven’t found the source, you suffer! And since I found the source, I even fence in the source, and when I do, I step, and step. This can only happen… Often, as I step, I kill! This can only happen in the darkness. This can only happen because there’s no Light! Because as the Light comes, I recognize you and see that it’s the same! This hand… it has this finger just like mine, there’s this one, and this one… It’s the same! There’s hair… It’s the same! And then I… then I become ashamed of taking all the bread for me.

In me arises a feeling of self-protection even, because we are the same, it’s almost as if I were you!

So, one day, I think people will have to stop and understand that selfishness – which is the cancer, the cancerous root of suffering – only appears in darkness.

And so, if I really want to leave something good for my children, or leave a luminous trail wherever I passed, it’s no use to teach my child where the source is; the solution is to turn on the light. And when I discover that, I have already discovered that life isn’t just that life in a valley of shadows; there is life in a bright environment.

We in PRÓ-VIDA should always do that, day and night, at each instant: turn on the lights, give space to those who still need it, give place to those who still want the place, ease the passages for those who still search for them. Teach. Because we in PRÓ-VIDA, have already recognized the continuation of Life, because it would be unfair if I lived in light, in an environment of light, and someone else in a world of darkness.

Picture of Dr. Celso Charuri

Dr. Celso Charuri

Conceiver and founder of PRÓ-VIDA

Previous texts

March 29, 1980

Why do people go out for entertainment? Why do people plan to get away for a weekend? Man needs to escape routine. And

July 18, 1979

As we reach an objective, we always want to reach another, and such is the Life process. In Life, either you reach the

Hello !

Welcome to the internal Home Page of the PRÓ-VIDA website. In this environment you will find information about our movement, such as the activities calendar, news and content that may be of interest to you.

Where to find the activities?

You will find the activities calendar right at the top of the home page and, to see all the available activities, just click on “See full calendar”.

The activities are organized by language, time zone, modality (in person, online, or remote in-center), and categories:

  • BAS, AV1 and INT weeks
  • Exercises and Training
  • Lectures and Talks
  • Advanced Levels
  • CGD (General Center for the Tithe)
  • Departments

What activities can I participate in?

You will be able to participate in all available activities, according to your level. They are identified in the calendar by a stripe with the color of the level, on the left side of the activity name.

Basic Level

Every Monday, online Basic Level activities are available. They are offered in four languages ​​(Portuguese, Spanish, Italian and English) and different time zones.

In addition, starting at the Basic Level, you will be able to participate in all the activities identified with the following colors:

Weeks, lectures and exercises aimed at participants from the Basic Level and up.

Here you can find activities such as Keeping in Touch, celebrations, and ceremonies.

Activities carried out by PRÓ-VIDA Departments, such as lectures, presentations and studies.

Check the calendar for upcoming activities and check their times.

Advanced 1​ Level

Activities for the Advanced 1 Level and up are also available for those who have completed that level

Weeks, lectures, exercises and talks for participants from Advanced 1 Level and up.

Introduction Level

For those at the Introduction Level, also the following activities are available:

Weeks, lectures, exercises, and talks for participants from the Introduction Level and up.

Activity for all PRÓ-VIDA participants, starting at the Introduction Level.

Advanced 2SC Level

From Advanced 2 Level and up, the following activities are also available:

Weeks, lectures, exercises and talks for participants from the Advanced 2SC Level and up.

How to browse the site?

Navigate through the pages and contents of the site by clicking the links on the top golden bar or the “hamburger button” (≡), located in the upper left corner.

In addition to content and articles on various topics, you will be able to access some important areas for your participation in the activities:

Online Activities: It’s the place where you will access the activities that will be transmitted in the online modality.

Participant’s Area: It gathers information about your registration and your level in PRÓ-VIDA.

Need help?

If you need help, or to clarify any questions, contact our support by e-mail: foundation.secretary@provida.net.

Modalities of PRÓ-VIDA activities

In-person

Presenter in-center

Participants in-center

This is a live activity carried out in one of the PRÓ-VIDA Centers with both the presenter and the enrolled participants attending in-person.

Remote in-center

Remote presenter

Participants in-center

The activity is transmitted live from one of the PRÓ-VIDA studios to several Centers where the participants are attending in-person. It allows the presenter and the participants to interact despite the fact that the presenter is in a remote location. 

Online

Online presenter

Online participants

The activity is transmitted live from one of the PRÓ-VIDA studios and enables interaction between participants and the presenter in a virtual environment.

To learn more about the modalities, talk to a PRÓ-VIDA representative by chat or email secretaria@provida.net (for Brazil residents) or foundation.secretary@provida.net (for residents in other countries).

SEG    SEX

22-26

NOV    NOV

Online

Semana de Avançado 1

PT

Será transmitido nos idiomas e horários locais:

PORTUGUÊS - COM INTERAÇÃO

Segunda a sexta-feira

às 20h30*

Hora de São Paulo

*A atividade tem duração aproximada de 3 horas.

Para saber como participar, clique abaixo.

MON    FRI

06-10

DEC    DEC

Online

Semana de Introdução

PT

It will be transmitted in the following language ​​and times:

PORTUGUESE - WITH INTERACTION

Monday to Friday

at 8:30 p.m.*

Time Zone: (UTC-03:00) Brasilia

*The activity lasts approximately 3 hours.

To find out how to participate, click below.

No registrations will be made on the weekend before the activity, or in the week it takes place.

SEG    SEX

25-29

OUT    OUT

Online

Semana de Avançado 1

PT

Será transmitido nos idiomas e horários locais:

PORTUGUÊS - COM INTERAÇÃO

Segunda a sexta-feira

às 20h30*

Hora de São Paulo

*A atividade tem duração aproximada de 3 horas.

Para saber como participar, clique abaixo.

SEG    DOM

08-14

NOV    NOV

Online

Semana de Básico

PT

Será transmitido nos idiomas e horários locais:

PORTUGUÊS - COM INTERAÇÃO

Segunda a sexta-feira

às 20h30*

Sábado

às 14h30*

Domingo

às 10h00*

Hora de São Paulo

*A atividade tem duração aproximada de 3 horas.

Para saber como participar, clique abaixo.

*Para repetição oficial, participantes que estão retornando ou em R.A., em breve mais informações.

Requisitos técnicos indispensáveis

Gostaríamos de informar que, para a participação no Básico on-line, são indispensáveis os seguintes requisitos mínimos:

Computador (Windows/Mac)

Computador com câmera integrada ou conectada por entrada USB.

As atividades não poderão ser assistidas por nenhum outro dispositivo, tais como celulares, smartphones e tablets ou computadores com outros sistemas operacionais.

Especificações e Sistema Operacional

• Processador: Intel Core i3, i5 e i7 – 3100 Series , ou superior.

• Memória RAM: 4GB, ou superior.

• Sistema Operacional:

• Windows 7 com todas as atualizações, ou versão superior (somente 64 bits).

• MacOS 10.15 Catalina, ou versão superior.

Verifique as configurações de seu computador Windows clicando aqui.

Como verificar suas especificações no Mac? Clique aqui.

Fones de ouvido com microfone (headset)

Modelos homologados para uso com nossa plataforma.

Consulte a lista de headsets homologados:

Internet

Banda larga com conexão estável, com no mínimo 10MB de download e 4MB de upload.

Como verificar sua banda de internet? Clique aqui para testa-la.

* Os requisitos técnicos poderão ser atualizados. Acompanhe aqui eventuais alterações.

Fones de ouvido homologados

Marca

Modelo

Tipo

Bose

Quiet Comfort 35 Stereo

USB e Bluetooth

Dell

Pro Stereo Headset UC150

USB

Jabra

BLZ 2400 II

USB

Jabra

Evolve 20 MS

USB

Jabra

Evolve 75

USB e Bluetooth

Jabra

UC Voice 550a MS Mono

USB

JBL

Everest Elite 750NC Stereo

Bluetooth

Logitech

Headset H390

USB

Logitech

Stereo H650e

USB

Microsoft

LifeChat LX-3000

USB

Microsoft

LifeChat LX-6000

USB

Plantronics

Blackwire 320

USB

Plantronics

Blackwire 3220 Series

USB

Plantronics

Blackwire C220

USB

Plantronics

Audio 628 USB

USB

Samsung

USBC Headset

USB

Sony

WH-CH700N

USB

Sony

Headset Pulse 7.1

USB

Sony

WH-XB900N

Bluetooth

Atualização: 11.06.2021

Regras de conduta para prevenção da COVID-19

Uso de Máscaras

Cobrindo a boca e o nariz. Usar o tempo todo.
Evitar tocar a boca, o nariz e os olhos.

Distanciamento

Mínimo de 2 metros

Mãos

Lavar frequentemente ou higienizar com álcool em gel.

Etiqueta Respiratória

Ao espirrar ou tossir, proteger a boca e o nariz com o cotovelo, ou usar lenço descartável.

Sintomas

Se apresentar sintomas, ficar em casa e buscar atendimento médico.