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: principles
The Ball Bearings by which Justice Turns
“The ability of Canada’s legal system to function effectively and to deliver the kind of justice that Canadians need and deserve depends in large part on the ethical standards of our judges.” –Canadian Judicial Council Here in Canada, our 6 … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged Canada, Canadian Judicial Council, Diligence, Equality, Ethics, Impartiality, Integrity, Judicial Independence, Judiciary, Justice, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, principles, Purpose
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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
Cut to the Chase
“The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not under my control, and which have to do with the choices I actually control.” – … Continue reading
Posted in Self Improvement
Tagged Peace, Planning, Play, Prayer, Preparing, Prevention, principles, Prioritizing, Probing, prudence, Purpose
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Know what’s within your control
“Above all, it is necessary for a person to have a true self-estimate, for we commonly think we can do more than we really can.” — Seneca, On Tranquility of Mind, 5.2 It may be cute to see a young … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Self Improvement, Spirituality
Tagged Humility, principles, Realistic, Unpretentious, Virtue
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Exercise Prudence with Integrity
“Allow yourself to think only those thoughts that match your principles and can bear the bright light of day. Day by day, your choices, your thoughts, your actions fashion the person you become. Your integrity determines your destiny.” ― Heraclitus … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Self Improvement, Spirituality
Tagged Integrity, principles, prudence, Virtue
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The Integrity of Words
Conscience… Is it real or an invention; A cultural machination to keep everyone in line. Imagination… A playground for thinking; Or a break from reality into an evolutionary decline. Free will… A rope around the neck; Loose enough to turn … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Examine, First Principles, First things first, Integrity, Poem, principles, Virtue, Words
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Intro to the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Here resides one of my all time favourite reads. The first time this book ended up in my hands it did little for me. Yet as time passed certain passages came to mind that left me questioning whether it was … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology, Self Improvement
Tagged Be Proactive, Begin with the End in Mind, character, interpersonal communication, leadership, maturity continuum, personal development, principles, Put First Things First, relationships, Seek First to Understand, Sharpen the Saw, Stephen Covey, Success Literature, Synergize, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Think Win-Win
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