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: Poem
A Starry Night
“In the end we shall have had enough of cynicism, skepticism and humbug, and we shall want to live more musically.” ― Vincent van Gogh Have you ever wondered why Van Gogh wanted to paint the Starry Night? Could it … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Animation, Art, Bedrettin Simsek, Democracy, Poem, Song, Starry Night, Transcendental, Vincent van Gogh
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A Touch of Eternity
“The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the dove is heard in our land.” – Song of Songs 2:12 Behold the interior of a tulip. Notice the six stamens surrounding its … Continue reading
O Darken Mirror on the Wall
“O darken mirror on the wall, who is the most deceitful of them all: a black smoke rose up from Nietzsche’s coffin; an odour that lingers upon the earth abroad. All who breathe it are disillusioned, and claim to be … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry, Psychology
Tagged Art, Double-mindedness, duplicity, fear, lyrical poem, Poem, psychological demons, shadow
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Beauty draws all souls
Beauty draws all souls into itself Filling the heart with her rarefied light Bending the knee of king & beggar alike —————— None can resist such ardent love Which flowereth through earthenware In every movement by the stars above —————— … Continue reading
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
What makes friendship good?
“Those who wish for good things for their friends for their own sake are friends most of all, since they are that way for themselves and not incidentally; so the friendship of these people lasts as long as they are … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry, Self Improvement
Tagged Bonding, Commune, Community, Fellowship, Friend, Friendship, Integrity, Intimacy, Poem, Unity
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The Remover of Obstacles
“Patience is said to be the root and safeguard of all the virtues, not as though it caused and preserved them directly, but merely because it removes their obstacles.” – Aquinas One of my most meaningful objectives in life is … Continue reading
WHAT IS THIS?
Call it what you may but a thousand rose buds would be lost on you if refuse to slow down and breathe in the aroma that awaits you in the aggregate that follows. Such text can be read in seconds, … Continue reading
Death Awaits
Death awaits With a trident Holding firm Hopeless doom Preying upon flesh Now & forever It lingers In the shadow’s blight Sinking into absurdity With every thrust Enmeshed Body & soul Chaotic bliss Pleading Sever the snake Silence its hiss. … Continue reading
Hope is the thing with feathers – By Emily Dickinson
Rather than let the freezing cold keep you hidden away and hibernating, the winter provides an ample of activities to stay active and engaged. Here in Bannerman Park we have close to 100 meters of well kept ice open to … Continue reading
