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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Tag Archives: Life skills
Core Life Skills
“An archer ought not to hit the mark sometimes and miss it sometimes: anything that gets its results by chance is not a skill.” – Seneca Here’s a brief summary of the core virtues (skills) that matter most in my … Continue reading
Seek First to Understand – Empathic Listening
Below are 10 suggestions to becoming an empathic listener. Please share your thoughts on the validity of these statements and/or tell us why cultivating the habit of seeking first to understand requires so much effort to master. 1. Practice saying … Continue reading
Solace – When All Lights Go Out
Few of us thoroughly consider the possibility of getting into a serious accident and how we might cope with such misfortune. Can you imagine yourself in a hospital bed for weeks on end without the full use of your body … Continue reading
Posted in Self Improvement
Tagged ancient philosophy, Life skills, Self Help, Stoicism, Well Being
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Six pillars to a good night’s rest.
We all love to wake up fully restored from a solid night of rest. Unfortunately this is not a reality for many of us. Here are a few tips that I’ve picked up along the way to help improve my … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology, Self Improvement
Tagged advice, Health, insomnia, Life skills, lifestyle, Mental Health, Self Help, sleep, sleep disorder, tips, Well Being, Wellbeing
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Cut the Chord to Annoyance
How useful is it to dislike others? Are the benefits worth the cost? Probably not, so let’s face the music. There are people on this planet that annoy us. Many of them probably live within our own communities. They may … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology
Tagged Annoyance, compassion, dislike, forgiveness, hate, irritation, Life skills, patience, recovery, relationships, serenity, Well Being
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Treat Worry As Your Ally
Worry is nothing but excess energy being put to poor use. So how can we rechannel it for constructive ends? Here is my approach in a nutshell: 1. State what you are worried or overly concerned about. 2. State the … Continue reading
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
Posted in Philosophy, Psychology, Spirituality
Tagged Character Development, First Principles, Intellect, Life skills, Mental Clarity, Practical Wisdom, prudence, Thinking, Virtue
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