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: Writing
Break the Mirror
Creative Writing Prompt: Assume that the closest solar system is identical to ours in every which way. In the year 2050 you and a group of astronauts are sent off to visit its version of planet earth. Half ways there … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient philosophy, ancient wisdom, Brooks Haxton, Contemplation, Cosmos, Create, creativity, Fire, Fragments, Heraclitus, Illumination, Imagination, Logos, Mind, Mindfulness, Mindlessness, Psyche, Word, Writing
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Go Back In Time
Creative Writing Prompt: Let’s say you could go back in time and start over from grade 9. What would you focus on and how would you apply yourself? For additional context you may appreciate the layers of meaning provided in … Continue reading
Creative Writing Tips #9
“Dreams do come true, if only we wish hard enough. You can have anything in life if you will sacrifice everything else for it.” ― J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan Welcome to the final episode of Creative Writing Tips. I am … Continue reading
Creative Writing Tips #7
“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” – Scott Adams (Click on the the media player to listen to the entire podcast. In the event that you are unable to access the audio … Continue reading
Creative Writing Tips #5
“Deliberation (consilium) is a certain sort of inquiry that proceeds from certain things to other things; this is the work of reason.” – ST II-II Q49 A5 (Click on the the media player to listen to the podcast as you … Continue reading
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Tagged Creative Writing, creativity, Decision, Deliberation, Execution, Exercises, Focus, Intention, Obstacles, Order, tips, Writing
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Creative Writing Tips #4
“The undercurrent of creativity flows steadily, and sometimes it is still. Working with these forces can complement our goals as writers, and help us to avoid wasting time.” – Jason Youngman (Click on the the media player to listen to … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, emotion, Flow, Podcast, States of mind, Technique, tips, Writing
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Creative Writing Tips #3
“Withdraw into yourself and look, if you do not yet therein discover beauty, do as the artist, who cuts off, polishes and purifies, until he has adorned his statue with all the marks of beauty.” – Plotinus (Click on the … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, Podcast, Technique, Writing
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Creative Writing Tips #2
“Remove from your soul, therefore, all that is superfluous, straighten out all that is crooked, purify and illuminate what is obscure, and do not cease perfecting your statue until the divine resplendence of virtue shines forth upon your sight.” – … Continue reading
Creative Writing Tips #1
“One is distracted by this notion that there is such a thing as inspiration, that it comes fast and easy. And some people are graced by that style. I’m not. So I have to work as hard as any stiff, … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, Fresh Ideas, Joanna Penn, Podcast, Productivity, Technique, The Creative Penn, Writing
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A Writers Inner Sea
Daily we prepare the ship by setting the mast, Opening the sails and preparing the nets to cast. We push ourselves into the cold & mysterious sea, And tread the water until the winds inter-dependency. Each paddle stroke strengthens our … Continue reading
