Seneca, a prominent Stoic philosopher, is known for his profound insights on life, courage, and the human condition. Here are some of his most impactful quotes: “Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.” “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” “Life is long, if only you knew how to use it.” … Continue reading Quotes by Seneca
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Japan’s Weird Cultural Pattern
Maybe I’m the last to actually pay attention to this story. Last night I watched the 2015 documentary, “Love and Sex in Japan”, linked below (free on Tubi). I’ve had a life long fascination with Japan... its gardens, architecture, Buddhist temples, philosophies, word meanings, and some of its polite traditions like generous gift giving and … Continue reading Japan’s Weird Cultural Pattern
What is Zoroastrianism?
Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions, originating in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) roughly between 1500–1000 BCE. Founder It was founded by the prophet Zoroaster (also known as Zarathustra or Zartosht), a priest who received divine visions from Ahura Mazda (the "Wise Lord"), the supreme, all-good creator god. According to tradition, at around … Continue reading What is Zoroastrianism?
20 Useful Tenets of Feng Shui for Everyone
In trying to give my home a cleaner more open look, today I decided to look up 20 principles of Feng Shui. I ask Grok to help. The 20 principles of Feng Shui listed below focus on inviting harmony, positive energy (Qi), balance, and well-being into a home's space. They draw from core principles like … Continue reading 20 Useful Tenets of Feng Shui for Everyone
Do You Know What Theosophy Is?
Theosophy is a modern esoteric philosophical and spiritual movement that seeks to uncover the hidden truths underlying all religions, sciences, and philosophies. It was formally established in 1875 in New York City by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (1831–1891), along with Henry Steel Olcott and William Quan Judge, through the founding of the Theosophical Society. The word … Continue reading Do You Know What Theosophy Is?
Yin-Yang And Boltzmann’s Principle
Note: Years ago I heard that “the yin yang explains everything”. For some reason this has obsessed me over time. Being interested in laws of the Universe and always wondering whether evil in the world is necessary (and war), I went down a rabbit hole with Grok today after reading an article about Boltzmann’s principle. … Continue reading Yin-Yang And Boltzmann’s Principle
Caponigro: Philosophy from a Photographer
How art and philosophy overlap touches on deeper truths that delve into both reality and unseen realities. These talks below are both visually and philosophically rich. The poetic insights of John Paul Caponigro’s images and his words which express interpretation of photographic images along with nature, reflections, the visible vs the invisible, all lead for … Continue reading Caponigro: Philosophy from a Photographer
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