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
Emergence of New Life
“And new wine is not put into old wineskins, lest they burst; nor is old wine put into a new wineskin, lest it spoil it.” – Didymos Judas Thomas Why might our arrival into this world be all that different … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged A.A. Long, Ethics, Immortality, Letters on Ethics, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Margaret Graver, Roman Stoic Philosophy, Stoicism
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Philosophy Begins in Wonder
“The ideals which have always shone before me and filled me with the joy of living are goodness, beauty, and truth.” – Albert Einstein At the heart of a good education remains wonder. No matter how you turn the principles … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Philosophy
Tagged Code, Ethics, Natural Law, Standards, Synergistic, Virtue
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Speaking Words of Wisdom
“Who is she who looks out as the morning, beautiful as the moon, clear as the sun, and awesome as an army with banners?” – The Song of Songs 6:10 Philosophy has been my greatest consolation, friend and teacher in … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Poetry
Tagged Experiential Knowledge, Gnosis, Gratitude, Innate Law, Intuition, Knowing, Mythos, Silent Word, wisdom
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Digging for Philosopher’s Gold
“Men dig tons of earth to find a measly piece of gold.” – Heraclitus An ounce of pure gold will land you about 2 thousand dollars here in Canada. Should you hire a private contractor to dig up your backyard … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged Arete, Autonomy, common good, Congruency, cooperation, Dignity, Diplomacy, Ethics, eudaimonia, Excellence, Heraclitus, Justice, Liberty, Mutual Benefit, personal development, Policy, Political, Progress, Socrates, Virtue, Welfare
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Mind the Heart it falls Apart
“The character of those things you often think about will be the character of your understanding, for the mind is dyed by its thoughts.” – Marcus Aurelius My photo above reveals an aspect of a naturally occurring form or what … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Philosophy, Poetry
Tagged Change, Impermanence, Marcus Aurelius, Natural Art, Photography
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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 Holds 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
