Category Archives: Spirituality

Emptiness – The Art of Letting Go

Posted on March 16, 2019 by

The Buddhist idea of “emptiness” seems to be a useful means to navigate our way through life. To get our head around this concept we may begin by seeing it more as an emptying, as in a letting go, rather … Continue reading →

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Synchronicity – The Kiss of Life

Posted on October 27, 2018 by

“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 →

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On the Emergence into Life

Posted on October 6, 2018 by

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 →

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Set Forth into the Deep

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

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 →

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Creating Pathways of Peace

Posted on July 28, 2018 by

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 →

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Between the Heart & Mind

Posted on July 21, 2018 by

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 →

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Commentary on Ennead I.4 – Well-Being

Posted on April 21, 2018 by

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 →

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Season’s Greetings – 2017

Posted on December 24, 2017 by

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 →

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Plotinus – Light of Light

Posted on December 9, 2017 by

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 →

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Docility – Open Both Ears

Posted on November 10, 2017 by

“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 →

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