MISSION STATEMENT
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- “Aim for the brightest star to know who you truly are!” My mission statement is an extension of the Apollonian dictum to ‘Know Thyself’. It reminds one to avail of the whole spectrum of virtues in order to attain a greater good. In light of and to the degree that wisdom is revealed and the capacity to discern is refined, one can steady their aim in order to reach the goal of their contemplation. To illuminate the mind with ideas that can assist all sentient beings for the good of the whole is one the highest ideals of the visionary but to intelligently cognize these ideas into a form that is simple, clear and easy to understand is the task of a true philosopher. Through the dichotomy of language there is always a better way to ask a question and in this dialectical interplay with others & ourselves, we align our desires and intentions so as to harmonize and draw closer to that most brilliant star; the source of existence and the intelligence by which to realize who we truly are.
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Category Archives: Mysticism
Behold Oneness of Mind
“Your apprehension carries the impression from a real object and displays it inside you so that it makes the mind turns turn towards it. And if, when turned, the mind bends towards it, that bending is love.” – Dante To … Continue reading
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Tagged Altus, Beauty, creativity, Holding the Moment, Intelligible Beauty, Introspection, Meditation, Neoplatonism, platonic thought
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Plotinus – Light of Light
The passages used in this video help to convey a vivid representation of a spiritual realm not known through the senses. Such heights require a certain kind of intellect or theoretical wisdom by which to grasp such eternal principles. Some … Continue reading
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Tagged Carmen Belle White, Craig Pruess, Enneads, Light of Lights, Plotinus
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THAT SILENT LOGOS
Click on the image above to feel the Poet breathe soul into his art. Recorded in nature on top of Mount Scio in its natural form; i.e. in its original dawning through mind. Whereas the written version below was trimmed … Continue reading
An Overview of Plotinus’ Thought
“To the degree the soul goes toward the formless, being completely unable to comprehend it because it is not defined or stamped, so to speak, by a richly coloured stamp, she slides off and is frightened that she may have … Continue reading
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Tagged Ennead VI.9, Enneads, Neoplatonism, Plotinus
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Evolution of the Western Mind
An Introduction to The Passion of the Western Mind (Understanding the ideas that have shaped our world view) The Passion presents a concise narrative history of the Western world view beginning with the ancient Greeks. The aim of this book … Continue reading
PLOTINUS – WHAT IS SOUL
For Plotinus our prior life as soul was in spirit but not in the way that we now perceive ourselves with flesh and blood, but as a oneness of sorts with spirit itself. So why would soul in its right … Continue reading
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Tagged Enneads, Neoplatonism, Plotinus, Soul
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For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Whether our values line up with natural law or principles such as fairness, respect, kindness, integrity and honesty, we nevertheless find ourselves at odds with one another and the world at large. Do we change our core values to adapt … Continue reading
Platonic Dialogue – For the modern day soul.
Here resides the beginning & end of platonic dialogue. This is philosophy for the everyday person. The trial and death of Socrates is one of the most cherished stories within the western world. It is a classic that remains forever … Continue reading
Arthur Schopenhauer – Upanishads – Random Selections
In light of the Upanishads… The World as Will and Representation – Vol 1 – Random Selections. By Arthur Schopenhauer. Translated and edited by Judith Norman, Alistair Welchman & Christopher Janaway. Narrated & adapted for video by Jason Youngman. Click … Continue reading
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Commentary on Ennead I.4 – Well-Being
Plotinus makes perfect sense if you take the time to think about what he is saying. To attain ultimate well-being is an out of this world experience. It’s about being in eternity opposed to existing in time. Rather than getting … Continue reading →