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Category Archives: Spirituality
Synchronicity – The Kiss of Life
“Contrary to the kiss of death, which implies failure and doom, synchronicity is the kiss of life, for it is the mark of a fortuitous moment that pervades the soul with a sense of interconnected belonging and cosmic purpose.” Synchronicity … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology, Spirituality
Tagged Carl Gustav Jung, Meaning, Purpose, Richard Tarnas, Synchronicity
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On the Emergence into Life
On the descent of the soul into body, the Philosopher Plotinus explains the reason for our emergence into life. He holds to the notion that the universe is filled with souls in order to make it complete. It is here … Continue reading
Set Forth into the Deep
This poem largely draws upon platonic thought so as to express how we have come to experience reality as separated beings. It encapsulates a world view no longer acceptable by the masses but for the poet it remains the fabric … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Poetry, Spirituality
Tagged lyrical, Myth of Er, Neoplatonism, Plato, platonic thought, platonism, Plotinus, Poem, Reincarnation
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Creating Pathways of Peace
If put into action, the following biblical suggestions may help to reduce the psychological plaque to well-being. Such counsel is by no means a panacea fix for all individuals. Nevertheless it possesses a spirit or a certain kind of poise … Continue reading
Between the Heart & Mind
A life void of pleasure may be dull and boring, or something far worse. You might ask what would be the sense of working hard at something if there is no reward in the end or at least some enjoyment … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry, Spirituality
Tagged C. H. Sisson, Canto 18, Dante Alighieri, Divine Comedy, love, Oxford University Press, Poem, Purgatorio, Richard Downs, Sun of Radiant Feeling
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Season’s Greetings – 2017
Wishing you all a very merry and warm holiday season! Here in my area of the globe each day now comes with more light and the snow fall affords the opportunity for cross country skiing. An awesome way to keep … Continue reading
Posted in Religion, Spirituality
Tagged Christmas, Emmanuel, Immanuel, Poem, Poetry, Season's Greetings
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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
Posted in Mysticism, Philosophy, Spirituality
Tagged Carmen Belle White, Craig Pruess, Enneads, Light of Lights, Plotinus
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Docility – Open Both Ears
“Just as docility has to do with a man’s doing well in acquiring a correct estimation from another, so shrewdness has to do with a man’s doing well in acquiring a correct estimation on his own.” – Aquinas Docility is … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology, Self Development, Spirituality
Tagged docility, empathy, learning, open-minded, practical, prudence, teachable, wisdom
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Understanding First Principles
From my childhood up to the present day, good manners have been second nature to me. Good morning, pardon me, cleaning up after myself, allowing seniors to get on the bus first, apologising for mistakes, waiting patiently in a line … Continue reading
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 →