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: Psychology
Desire, Yearning & Craving
Anyone care to say what the following words have in common: Desire, yearning and craving. Think of an answer before you continue. This will help you engage the material to follow. Next, ask yourself: Do cravings usually begin first, followed … Continue reading
Nightmare Alley (Film Review)
“You don’t fool people. They fool themselves.” – Dr. Lilith Ritter As far as movies go, Nightmare Alley (2021) was a smashing hit! The story begins with Stan (Bradley Cooper) placing a dead body into the floor boards of an … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology
Tagged Comparative Religion, Movie Review, Nightmare Alley, Psychological Thriller
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Trick or Treat Halloween Sweet
“How and what we say are sometimes diametrically opposed, and on occasion even diabolically enclosed, so be careful of that which resides out of sight, or your moonlight fears may grow teeth and bite.” – Philosopher Muse What does the … Continue reading
Making Memories Meaningful
“We can’t change the past, but we can change what it means.” Remembering your most adorable childhood memories can be an awesome way to alter your emotional state. It can also tell you something about your personal flair and core … Continue reading
Sever the Chains of Vice
“The wicked only rule because of the cowardice of those who allow themselves to be ruled by them… Yet death would be better for us than to go on living lives contrary to the [natural] laws of the Universe.” – … Continue reading
Dignity Remains Steadfast
“People hate you because you proved that dignity is meaningless.” “No one needs to prove it. Everyone knows already. They just pretend not to.” – Dr. Hannibal Lecter From the mouth of a sophisticated and esteemed psychiatrist, such a ludicrous … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology
Tagged Cunning, Deviancy, Dignity, Hannibal Lector, Intrigue, Psychiatry, Sophistry, vice
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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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Expand your Horizons
“The range of what we think and do is limited by what we fail to notice. And because we fail to notice that we fail to notice, there is little we can do to change; until we notice how failing … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology
Tagged envision, Epistemology, Imagination, Knowing, Mind, Reflection, Thinking, Understanding
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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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Unforeseen Circumstances
While walking on the side of Kenmount Road last Thursday afternoon a passenger in a passing car threw a cup of warm coffee out the window which hit me in the leg. Whether the person was aiming for me or … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology, Self Improvement
Tagged equanimity, ethical responsibility, proactive, Reactivity
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