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
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
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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
Break the Mirror
Creative Writing Prompt: Assume that the closest solar system is identical to ours in every which way. In the year 2050 you and a group of astronauts are sent off to visit its version of planet earth. Half ways there … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Writing, Philosophy, Uncategorized
Tagged ancient philosophy, ancient wisdom, Brooks Haxton, Contemplation, Cosmos, Create, creativity, Fire, Fragments, Heraclitus, Illumination, Imagination, Logos, Mind, Mindfulness, Mindlessness, Psyche, Word, Writing
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Face Difficulty with Grit
“A path along Mount Scio remains pressed during winter. This is where my ideas for writing is born. These trees hear my song and are glad.” My morning walks are more challenging this time of year. There is plenty of … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Self Improvement
Tagged courage, Determination, Exercise, Grit, Perseverance, Resolve
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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
Posted in Mysticism, Philosophy, Poetry
Tagged Altus, Beauty, creativity, Holding the Moment, Intelligible Beauty, Introspection, Meditation, Neoplatonism, platonic thought
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Enable noble desires to surface
We could say that every human desire – no matter how narcissistic or indulging – has some trace of goodness to it; some small intent to attain what is beneficial. This would imply that there are desires more advantageous than … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Psychology, Self Improvement
Tagged altruism, aversions, courage, cowardice, desires, Ethics, noble desire, rashness, vice, Virtue
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Grow in Love and Wisdom
What does it mean to grow in love and wisdom? Can we have one and not the other? A beautiful horse gallops across the grassy fields on a warm summer’s day; the swiftness of its beating hooves a delicate sound … Continue reading
