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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Our Source of Joy and Grounds for Heartfelt Duty
“With respect to everything by which profit may be acquired, nothing is better, nothing ampler, nothing sweeter, nothing worthier of a free human being, than agriculture.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero, On Duties – Book 1.151 Here resides a summary of … Continue reading
Explore the Intricacies of Virtue
“He who holds the highest good to have no connection to virtue, and measures it by his own advantage, not by honorableness, this person, if he is to remain consistent and not now and then succumb to the goodness of … Continue reading
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My 85 Hour Fast
“This is the road by which one mounts to the stars: the road of frugality, the road of self-control, the road of courage.” – Sextius Those of us born with mars in its domicile are said to be spirited in … Continue reading
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Tagged Diet, fasting, Frugality, Self-Control, temperance, Weight Loss
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Give Colour to Virtues
“My people will sleep for one hundred years, but when they awake, it will be the artists who give them their spirit back.” – Louis Riel Another way to conceptualize the four pivotal virtues of civilization is to contemplate how … Continue reading
After a 36 hour fast
“I fast for greater physical and mental efficiency.” – Plato Fasting is an age old practice of abstaining from food. Today many are availing of it to enhance their health and wellbeing. This presentation is neither about substantiating nor refuting … Continue reading
Temperance – The Essence of Beauty
Temperance is a means for health & well-being A base for the other virtues to take root & grow By providence her goal is to achieve purification To relinquish the superficial by simply letting it go Click on the image … Continue reading
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