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: Philosophy
Adjust Mindset towards Offenders
“Keep these nine points in your mind – take them as gifts from the Muses! – and begin at long last to be a human being, while life remains.” – Marcus Aurelius Things have a way of embedding themselves into … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Self Improvement
Tagged Conflict Resolution, Ethics, Marcus Aurelius, Martin Hammond, Meditations, personal development, Stoicism
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Respect Supports Common Ground
“Our own worth is measured by what we devote our energy to.” – Marcus Aurelius Representatives from all around the world powwow in order to address the major issues pertaining to Global Change but seated at the round table resides … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged Amiable, Amicable, Appreciation, Civil, Civility, Congenial, Considerate, Courtesy, Decency, Devotion, Diplomacy, Esteem, Honor, Honour, Propriety, Recognition, Regard, Respect, Respectability, Reverence, Sincerity, Thoughtfulness, Value, Virtue, Worth
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Avoid Unnecessary Suffering
‘Suffering is neither unendurable nor everlasting, if you keep its limits in mind and do not add to it through your own imagination.’ – Epicurus Whether grieving loss or separation, or experiencing the tension of fatigue or anxiety, the reins … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Self Improvement
Tagged Ataraxia, equanimity, Foresight, Suffering, Virtue
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Dignity Grounds the Profound
“Wisdom purges our minds of illusion, giving them a substantive dignity while curtailing the sort of dignity that is all empty show.” – Seneca, Letters from a Stoic Based on this quote one might gather that dignity allows for composure … Continue reading
Where Body-&-Mind Meet
“Philosophy consists in keeping the guardian spirit within us unviolated and unharmed, master of pleasure and pain, doing nothing in a random manner and nothing with falseness or pretence” – Marcus Aurelius It is one thing to say what we … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged Agreement, Cognition, Cognitive, Communication, cooperation, Harmony, Heart, Intellect, Marcus Aurelius, Stoicism
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Navigate Emotional Flow
“Just as the river where I step is not the same, and is, so I am as I am not.” – Heraclitus As explorers of the mind we travel through all sorts of conscious and unconscious phenomena. Along the way … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Psychology, Spirituality
Tagged Change, emotion, Impermanence, Transformation
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The Splendour of Beauty’s Light
“If all people worked for the beautiful, and endeavoured to do the most beautiful things, everything people need in common, and the greatest good for each in particular, would be achieved.” – Aristotle How the trees of the forest run … Continue reading
Constantly Adapt to Change
“You cannot step twice into the same river; for fresh waters are ever flowing in upon you.” – Heraclitus One is bound to receive many bumps & bruises while moving through the rapids of shallow thinking. We all know this … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Poetry, Psychology
Tagged Adaptability, Conscience, Ethics, Natural Law, Resourcefulness, Self Awareness
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Being of Great Soul
“A great-souled person doesn’t chase after things held in popular esteem, or things in which others excel; the actions he is inclined to perform are few, but great and renowned.” – Aristotle As it stands the topic of today’s discussion … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged Aristotle, Ethics, Great Soul, Magnanimity, Nicomachean Ethics, Virtue
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How to be Humane
“To help others, one must first establish one’s own humane character” – Confucius To be humane is to be concerned for the well being of others, and to work within one’s means to achieve such an end. This is my … Continue reading
