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https://stevencook.net/tai-chi | 2019-11-17T20:34:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496669276.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20191117192728-20191117220728-00342.warc.gz | 0.952187 | 678 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__120014873 | en | Long River T’ai Chi Circle (Stirling & Falkirk)
“T’ai Chi is an exercise which promotes relaxation and wellbeing for the body, mind and spirit. The focus on relaxation develops a greater awareness and understanding of the ch’i – our internal energy. It is not about acquiring more – it is about fully realising what we already have, by allowing it to flow , without hindrance throughout the body. Ch’i can be thought of as natural energy or breath. It can be experienced in a variety of ways, such as a feeling of warmth, a tingling, an increased sense of energy or a general feeling of wellbeing.
Relaxation is a letting go of all unnecessary tensions of the body and the mind. Through studying T’ai Chi, we can learn how body and mind affect each other. It is not possible for the body to let go of excessive tension when the mind is anxious and racing and the thoughts scattered. Nor is it possible when the mind is set hard, with determination, to achieve a certain outcome, no matter what. The Chinese phrase “wu wei” roughly translates as “doing without doing”. This is the state of mind or approach to learning that listens more than it talks.
One of the ways to begin “listening” is to soften the body, the gaze and the mind. In the Western world, which mostly equates strength with rigid force and hardness, softness is often misunderstood. In studying T’ai Chi we learn to recognise the truth of Lao Tzu’s observation that –
“the softest in the world overcomes the hardest”.
In nature, water provides a good example of the energy and power of the soft. By remaining soft and pliable, water can find it’s way around most obstacles and erode the hardest surfaces.
Softness requires a structure and this is provided by the postures of the form. With these postures alignment and balance can be studied and an understanding of their relationship to relaxation be found. As alignment and balance improve, there is an increased sense of stability and connection. This connection is both within the self and with the ground beneath our feet. The form is usually performed slowly, as this encourages relaxation and makes it easier to study alignment and balance.
Once the sequence is learned, the principles of natural movement can be studied in greater depth, T’ai Chi is an internal art and understanding gradually deepens from the external shape to an internal feeling. this encourages greater reliance on intuition and instinct and less on the rational mind.
The form is the Simplified or 37 posture form, which was created by Cheng Man Ching from the original Yang family form. He reduced the many repetitions of the original form to allow it to be performed in 10, rather than 20 minutes. It takes about about one year to learn the sequence of postures and the rest of your life to enjoy studying it. Progress in T’ai Chi happens gradually, but benefits can be experienced and enjoyed from the start.
The school is part of Long River T’ai Chi Circle, which was founded by Wolfe Lowenthal, a student of Cheng Man Ching.”
© Margaret Russell, March 2005 | philosophy |
https://www.lxartsnyc.com/exhibitions/10-last-night-i-wore-a-costume-curated-by-lisa-cooley/overview/ | 2020-10-24T18:02:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107884322.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20201024164841-20201024194841-00370.warc.gz | 0.933344 | 161 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__89405856 | en | From Pygmalion to Melville’s Bartleby to The Portrait of Dorian Gray, artists and writers have consistently tried to understand how we create ourselves. Much as Rome is built upon the ruins of past Romes, we are built from layer upon layer of formative experience. We make fascinating choices about what to present and what to conceal, what identity to claim and what fantasy to nurture. Artworks in this exhibition draw parallels between interior life and interior design, our interior minds and our exterior decoration, making art and creating yourself.
“Last Night I Wore a Costume” presents a cross-generational selection of artists who explore appearance, style, daydreams, thoughts, feelings, memories, social identity, ability, power, failure, and morality. | philosophy |
https://shelli.indyhomesforyou.com/agents/213550/Shelli+Anderson | 2022-07-05T13:32:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104576719.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20220705113756-20220705143756-00413.warc.gz | 0.954881 | 259 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__164121288 | en | Shelli Anderson - REALTOR® & Attorney
REALTOR & Attorney (15 years experience)
Specialties:Buyer's Agent,Listing Agent,Legal,Notary
As a lifelong Hoosier, I began practicing law in 2005 and obtained my real estate broker's license in 2018. As both a licensed Realtor and Attorney, I use my years of real estate knowledge and experience to help individuals and businesses buy, sell or lease residential, commercial and retail real estate in Central Indiana. I would love to help you find your next home or business location.
Our company philosophy and core values are that the Buyer/Seller relationship is based upon trust, shared goals, and understanding. So we strive to listen to our clients, always taking their needs and wants into consideration. Our clients always make their own decisions based on all the "homework" that we do, and the advice and expertise that we provide. We walk clients through the entire process, every step of the way, protecting their best interest at all times.
We believe that it is our duty, honor, and privilege to serve our clients with the most valuable service we can provide. Call, text or email me today to see what I can do for you. | philosophy |
http://www.strawberrycapital.com/About_Us.html | 2016-06-27T18:22:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-26/segments/1466783396106.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20160624154956-00102-ip-10-164-35-72.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.908134 | 244 | CC-MAIN-2016-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-26__0__59219138 | en | Kiwanis is a global organization of member-volunteers who are dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. As with Kiwanis International, the primary purpose of the Stilwell Kiwanis Club is to sponsor programs that benefit children in the community. The club also offers opportunities for members to be involved in civic activities that benefit the community while networking with other community leaders.
Since 1924 the six permanent Objects of Kiwanis International have been:
1. To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.
2. To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.
3. To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.
4. To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.
5. To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.
6. To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill. | philosophy |
http://devonherrera.blogspot.com/2013/03/ | 2018-04-19T22:54:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125937074.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20180419223925-20180420003925-00315.warc.gz | 0.970692 | 216 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__103817701 | en | Five years ago today I got married. This is what I've learned:
Loving someone is easy. It's natural. You can love someone with all your heart and not necessarily make it in a relationship. Relationships are hard. When you are with someone everyday and witness their faults and their mistakes on a daily basis, it's easy to take that love for granted and treat them as though they aren't the love of ...your life, or your #1 priority. Marriage takes more than love. It takes patience, understanding, support, and self reflection. You must put their feelings first and yours last and hope they do the same. You must fight for your marriage, while you fight with your spouse. You must wake up every morning and remind yourself why you married this special person, and how lucky you are they married you despite your faults. You must cherish every day, even the bad days, because the hardest things in life are the ones worth fighting for.
I love you baby,
You are worth fighting for,
We made it! ♥ | philosophy |
https://www.urasenkesandiego.org/what-is-chado/ | 2023-06-08T19:07:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655092.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608172023-20230608202023-00346.warc.gz | 0.901627 | 309 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__72787966 | en | Chadō, or the Way of Tea, is a spiritual and aesthetic discipline for the refinement of oneself through the study and preparation of matcha tea.
Chadō was perfected in the 16th century by Tea Master Sen no Rikyu, the ancestor of Zabosai Sen Soshitsu XVI, the current Urasenke Grand Master.
The knowledge and wisdom accumulated over four-hundred years is contained within the movements, utensils, and surroundings of tea preparation.
Through practice and the study of Chadō, the student will gain understanding and appreciation for the Way of Tea, a celebration of everyday-life activities. To master this simple yet meaningful art of living requires much training.
“Chadō from the very first, has been a moral path by which we can learn what is of real importance for human beings, and how we should live our life”
—Zabosai Sen Soshitsu XVI Urasenke Grand Master
Students of Chadō seek to train their bodies and minds through four principles: Wa-Harmony; Kei-Respect; Sei-Purity; and Jaku-Tranquility.
和 Wa – Harmony
To be in harmony with each other, Nature, and our surroundings
敬 Kei – Respect
To respect each other and to recognize our mutual dependence
清 Sei – Purity
To strive for purity both physically and spiritually
寂 Jaku – Tranquility | philosophy |
https://theaddictedmind.libsyn.com/98-towards-a-meaningful-life-with-rabbi-simon-jacobson | 2021-06-19T19:19:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487649688.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20210619172612-20210619202612-00107.warc.gz | 0.949159 | 335 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__182920920 | en | Jun 11, 2020
On today’s episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, Duane talks to author and counselor Rabbi Simon Jacobson about making meaning out of suffering, and understanding your own purpose.
Calming The Addicted Mind -
6 Day Mindfulness Email Series
Rabbi Jacobson talks about how
surrendering to a higher power, and relinquishing control over your
circumstances gives you an edge on dealing with pain.
Unfortunately, we don’t have an answer to injustices writ large,
but we can have some hope in giving up control. This change in
power can give you the strength to make positive action as a result
Duane shares a bit from his past to illustrate how you oftentimes need to let go of the desire to understand why loss happens, because you ultimately will not find the reason. Letting go of that need for a reason can help you to heal and move forward.
There is a healthy way to channel pain from loss and trauma. You can reinvest your time into healing and supporting other people going through the same thing. At the end of this, it will not be in vain if you are able to help others walk through their darkest moments.
Toward the end, Rabbi Jacobson talks about his academic life and his background as a writer. Interested by the seeming homogeneity across people’s concerns for their lives, Rabbi Jacobson conducted some research into how to actually make your life meaningful. Perhaps, with the right effort, we could achieve a higher state of human consciousness that values meaning over meaninglessness and places high values on human life. | philosophy |
https://www.duacopa.com/ | 2023-05-28T03:21:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224643462.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20230528015553-20230528045553-00662.warc.gz | 0.907874 | 257 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__67701073 | en | 27March - 25 April 2023
ABOUT DUA COPA
Our name is derived from the symbolism of two cups filling each other, representing the harmonious exchange of energy between two entities. At Dua Copa, we believe in the importance of creating mutual bonds between ourselves, others, and the world around us. Through the power of partnership, we can achieve great things and make a positive impact on the world.
In everything we do, we strive to create a regenerative culture in society, the environment, the economy, and the spiritual well-being of individuals. We are committed to leaving the world a better place than we found it and to inspire others to join us on this journey of regeneration.
We provide containers of experiential learning for individuals and organizations to design regenerative cultures.
Regeneration is essential to create a future worth living and this can only be achieved by Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity
We are committed to creating learning environments that encourage Experiential learning, Personal transformation, and Patience. These values form the foundation for the success of providing you, your organization or your project with tools for organizational health and long-term social, ecological and economic sustainability. | philosophy |
https://www.hai-kel.com/works/spatial-experience | 2022-05-17T03:30:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662515501.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20220517031843-20220517061843-00174.warc.gz | 0.965126 | 156 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__19228595 | en | We are all spatial beings, active agents in the social construction of space. This compendium serves as entry points on how our environments are constructed, perceived and experienced.
The topics share a common starting point that space and place are not fixed but rather created and re-created through the actions and meanings from various methods and interpretations. Spaces in this sense are an example of things that are both imagined and real taking form through our environments.
The understanding of space is necessary to grasp on, as we are all participants and spectators in our environment. Our experiences of the world are fundamentally recognized through the act of producing space, and as such, it is the interest and focus of this compendium.
*All photos articles appearing on the publication are the property of their respective owners. | philosophy |
http://blog.gravitystorm.co.uk/2002/12/16/1655/ | 2013-05-20T17:28:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368699138006/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516101218-00086-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.974411 | 430 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__86023740 | en | I’ve never quite made my mind up about zoos, and watching Animal Park on BBC2 just now still makes me feel uneasy. I went to Chester zoo many years back, and it typified the problems I have with the idea – concrete pens, small cages, no fields – I can still remember one of the big cats, perhaps a jaguar or similar, that had worn a groove in the floor of its cage, as it pounded around the perimeter incessantly. The floor was made of concrete.
Animal Park is about a safari park, which to me is just a zoo with big cages. Definitly a step in the right direction, but still there’s something I find wrong about it. I’m not doubting that the animals are well looked after from a physical point of view, the keepers and vets treat them well. But I can’t help thinking that in our society, imprisonment is a punishment, and house arrest is just a nicer version of the same thing.
One thing that I found especially concerning was the trick-performing parrots. From going ‘quack’ when they see a picture of a duck, to raising flags and jumping onto mini roller skates, I wonder what they might think of it – it’s just association learning; they are only looking for some food at the end of it. The keeper said that the parrots have the mental age of a three year old, and so need keeping occupied, and that the educational messages that the parrots can teach youngsters and adults alike are worth it. He has a point, but could Attenboroughs documentaries be a better idea?
It would be nice (but naive) to think that we don’t need to keep wild animals in captivity, and use their freak-show-like money pulling powers to draw cash into breeding and conservation work. But there is more to life than growing old, however healthy and well fed you may be – and I think of that when I look at the pack of lions in an Englishman’s Country Estate. | philosophy |
https://www.transitionbreath.com/ | 2019-10-14T10:18:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986653216.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20191014101303-20191014124303-00160.warc.gz | 0.931056 | 130 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__174076591 | en | Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.
Our breath is an important anchor in life. It guides us and supports us through life’s experiences. The more conscious we are of our breath, the more we are able to consciously respond to our inner and outer world.
Breathwork is an experiential and transpersonal therapeutic practice. It uses conscious connected breathing and body-mind techniques to support the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels of being.
Email [email protected] if you have any questions. | philosophy |
http://www.basicnewz.com/2018/03/ | 2019-12-14T03:16:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540579703.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20191214014220-20191214042220-00062.warc.gz | 0.9689 | 248 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__100862176 | en | Beckett is a detective game about a missing persons investigator on the lookout for someone who’s suffering from a “reality-altering illness”. This will lead the detective, Beckett, into a world where reality is falling apart and life is consumed by the surreal, forcing players to grasp at meaning and imagination to fill in the gaps in this unsettling, yet compelling, journey.
Players will work through the narration of the game’s storyline, forcing players to reconstruct events from the fragments, visions, and interactions they find within Beckett‘s world. As they do so, a story may emerge in their own minds, making them take part in the quagmire of reality that the game offers, leaving a part of themselves in the narrative along the way. It is the player’s take on the meaning of events, shaped by their own lives mingling with that of the game itself, that shape it, after all, the two shifting as they move in tandem.
Beckett is designed to respond to how you interact with it, drawing the player into its absurdist nightmare, pulling them ever forward through their curiosity. It’s an intriguing game that pulls the participant in through | philosophy |
https://empire28inc.wordpress.com/2019/05/21/5-effective-steps-for-setting-why-goals/ | 2021-09-20T23:02:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057119.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20210920221430-20210921011430-00075.warc.gz | 0.949627 | 303 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__81750432 | en | In his book, Start With Why, Simon Sinek shares the biology of why why matters. Inside that big brain of ours, we have two levels: the limbic brain and the neocortex. Our limbic brain holds the reigns of all feelings, human behaviors and decision-making. It has no capacity for language; it’s where our “gut decisions” come from. So when you do things that just “feel right,” know that that’s your limbic brain at work. Meanwhile, the neocortex is the responsible side of our brain, from where all of our rational thoughts derive. And while the neocortex can make a great argument, it turns out that the limbic brain is quite powerful, often contradicting and beating out our rational neocortex.
So now think about how this might work with your goals. Your neocortex has all the reasons why you should go to the gym, eat healthier, work harder, but your limbic brain knows what feels good. And getting up early or passing on that glass of wine doesn’t feel quite as delectable.
So, your goals have to feel good. And those feel-good goals come from giving voice to your why. When you hit on the values and emotions that drive why you want to achieve a goal, a light goes off in the limbic brain and kicks your body into action.
Learn how to set ‘Why’ goals HERE! | philosophy |
http://impactfulimprov.com/how-curiosity-kills-fear-increases-innovation-and-improves-relationships/ | 2020-09-30T21:20:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600402128649.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20200930204041-20200930234041-00087.warc.gz | 0.963196 | 1,119 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__199080025 | en | One of my goals for this year is to introduce a guest blog series. This month I am sharing my first guest blog from Dave Bindewald, Founder and Director of the Center for Play and Exploration. Dave shares the role of curiosity in helping us to unlock potential. In improv, asking ourselves the question “if this is true, what else can be true?” helps to unlock scenes to delight our audience. In life, curiosity helps us to find solutions to problems and unleash our potential. Without further ado, here’s Dave….
There is so much I don’t know. All I know is NOT all there is. Not even close. Seeing it written down like that makes it seem so obvious. Of course, I don’t know everything there is to know!
And at the same time, I feel significant pressure to be an expert. I often feel stuck between the expectation that educated professional adults should know everything about their area of expertise on the one hand, and the reality that it is simply impossible to know everything about anything on the other.
Comparison and self-flagellation dog every step of the expert. Couple that with what we now know to be the devastating and destructive effects of anxiety and stress on creativity, and we become desperate for good news. And I have some.
The world does not need you to know everything. Your clients do not need you to know it all–even if they say they do. Your family, friends, and lovers do not need you to be an expert.
They need you to be curious.
When a relationship of any kind–financial, environmental, romantic, friend, or familial–is stuck, it is precisely the unknown that is most helpful and liberating. Whether it’s a corporation desiring a better way to meet customer needs or a strained marriage of 50 years, it is exactly all that is known that is no longer helpful. What is known is tired. The enticing possibility of change and newness lie in the mysterious unknown.
For the business, corporation, non-profit, church, and school what has been done before is known and basically understood. For the weathered relationship, the script is rehearsed and familiar. It can be endearing when old couples finish each other’s sentences, but it can also be terrifying to realize you can never say, do, or be anything other than what you always have been.
“You always say that.”
“That’s just what you’d say.”
“If I had a dime for every time you…”
“We’ve tried all that before.”
“I’ve been in a hundred meetings like this.”
“That’s not how we do it.”
Granted, there are foundational truths and wisdom as old as the hills that continue to provide comfort and guidance in every age and in every context. Even though we know these things, we cannot be reminded of them enough because, of course, it is possible to forget something we know.
Treat others as you would like to be treated.
You are loved for who you are, not what you do.
The sun will come up tomorrow…etc.
However, those don’t really help balance your Q1 budget, develop a malleable steel for prosthetic limbs, hire and retain better people, double your profits, raise more money for your mission, reconcile with your dad, or drink less.
In order to do those things–or to try to do those things–you are going to have to get very close to things you don’t know. You are going to have to recognize and openly admit that you do not know what to do or how to do it. You are going to have to say, “I don’t know.” And then go find out.
If you begin to celebrate your ignorance and grow more curious about the things you don’t know, I guarantee at least two things will happen. One, you will begin to be less afraid. Two, you will become better at your job and relationships.
Your fears will begin to shrink by starvation because fear lives on the unknown. If curiosity is the practice of discovering things previously unknown, then fear MUST starve as curiosity reveals more and more of its secrets. Curiosity eats fear’s lunch. Your personal and professional life will become healthier as your fears starve and your curiosity feeds. What started as ignorance and frustration will morph into creativity and innovation. I promise.
Expertise and knowledge will make you better at what you’ve always done before. Curiosity and exploration will reveal the better thing that has been missing.
There is more potential out there than you will ever fully realize. There are more resources than you will ever use. There is more goodness hidden in every corner of the world than you will ever know.
What will you find if you start looking and what will have to change as a result?
I don’t know.
Let’s find out.
Dave Bindewald directs the Center for Play & Exploration where he teaches curiosity, divergent thinking and a freedom to fail. He thought he knew, but he had no idea, just how much good was hidden out there. Connect with Dave at [email protected] | philosophy |
http://thedreamsupportnetwork.com/ | 2014-07-23T15:35:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-23/segments/1405997879037.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20140722025759-00246-ip-10-33-131-23.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.958341 | 225 | CC-MAIN-2014-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-23__0__19311952 | en | You will only go as far as your grind. The thing about grind is that you have to be consistent with it. If you grind for one day, you will not get results. If you grind for one year, you will get results but they won’t be sustained. GRIND is a lifestyle. Your grind towards your dreams (if you are serious about them) has to be consistent. Everyday. When people are not around. GRIND. When people are around. GRIND. When people love you. GRIND. When people HATE you or don’t care about you or don’t know you. GRIND! When you have no money. GRIND! When you are rich. GRIND! You get it, the GRIND never ends. If you really want what you say you want, you have to go out in the world and get it. It is just that simple. The thing the separates those who get their dreams and those who don’t…GRIND. You have work to do.
Be Powered by Dreams.
Never Stop Dreaming! | philosophy |
https://www.authorpamelasparkman.com/post/2019/03/01/what-the-wind-knows-by-amy-harmon | 2024-04-18T14:02:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00841.warc.gz | 0.988439 | 676 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__180742392 | en | I loved this book with my whole heart and I want everyone to fall in love with it. If I could stand on a mountain and shout it to the world...I would. Consider this my mountain. "Anne is asleep now, curled on her side, and I can only watch her, my heart so swollen in my chest that I'll suffocate if I don't stay upright. The light of the lamp touches her freely, boldly even, brushing her hair and tracing the dip of her waist and the swell of her hip, and I am irrationally jealous of the caress." Amy Harmon has such an exquisite way with words that I am often taken aback by them. They bowl me over, and I have to pick myself up, dust myself off, and read them again, preparing myself the second time around to stay upright. But even the second time around her words hit me square in the chest, a deep ache swelling around my heart. I feel her words in my bones. And I can't be sorry for reading them because the ache is worth it -- What the Wind Knows, was most especially worth it. It's been a while since I read a book that touched me this deeply. Anne, Eoin, and Thomas--their love for each other was eternal - it was transcendent - it defied time and space - here and now - there and then. It simply just was and is and always will be. This book wasn't simply a book. It was breath and life. It was heart and soul. It was beauty and pain. Above all else, it was love. Love between Ireland and her people - between a grandfather and his granddaughter - between a mother and son - and between a man named Thomas Smith and a woman named Anne Gallagher. And boy, what a love story all these stories were. Each one touching the other so profoundly that everyone was moved and altered in some way by the other. No one was left untouched. Everyone was shaped and reshaped, defined and redefined by this love. And I ached with it. But more than aching, I too was shaped and reshaped, defined and redefined by the beauty of this story - this love. There is so much I want to say about Thomas - his journal entries - his thoughts - the way he loved was so big, so authentic, so genuine, that I could feel his soul through the pages. Even now, a day after closing the book, I can feel him, right here, in my heart. And isn't that how it should be? And not just Thomas, but Eoin and Anne, too. Even Michael Collins - I feel them like I knew them. And I don't want to let go. I have been and always will be an Amy Harmon fan. She has a talent that is rare and I am always going to want to read her stories. But I believe What the Wind Knows has moved to my top favorite from her because this one will stay with me for a long, long time. There is more I want to say, but I simply do not have the words, so I'll just tell you to read the book and experience it for yourself. "Yes. I told you. You told me. And you will tell me again. Only the wind knows which truly comes first." | philosophy |
http://kissandkill.blogg.se/2010/april/lord-krishna.html | 2017-04-23T21:42:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118831.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00585-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.970781 | 215 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__257599741 | en | "There is a story of baby Krishna, wrongly accused by his friends of eating a bit of dirt. His foster mother, Yashoda, comes up to him with a wagging finger. "You shouldn't eat dirt, you naughty boy," she scolds him. "But I haven't," says the unchallenged lord of all and everything, in sport disguised as a frightened human child. "Tut! Tut! Open your mouth," orders Yashoda. Krishna opens his mouth. Yashoda gasps. She sees in Krishna's mouth the whole complete entire timeless universe, all the stars and planets of space and the distance between them, all the lands and seas of the earth and the life in them, she sees all the days of yesterday and all the days of tomorrow; she sees all ideas and all emotions, all pity and all hope, and the three strands of matter; not a pebble, candle, creature, village or galaxy is missing, including herself and every bit of dirt in its truthful place." ~ life of pi. | philosophy |
http://sujaiblog.blogspot.jp/2012_12_01_archive.html | 2013-06-20T11:38:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368711515185/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516133835-00059-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.927132 | 155 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__123310672 | en | Monday, December 17, 2012
When I quote ‘all life is one’, I don’t say it in a philosophic way, spiritual way, the new age holistic way, the Gandhian way, or in some kind of karmic sense, or tantric sense, nor is it in a biblical way or koranic way, nor is it in post-modernistic, gaia-ic, dharmic, sanatanic, nor is it in poetic, metaphoric, satiric, or ironic way.
I say it in a scientific way. It is an ‘empirical fact’ that all life on planet earth is one.
Posted by Sujai at Monday, December 17, 2012 | philosophy |
https://www.pharmacistmoney.com/the-art-of-frugality-living-a-fulfilling-life-with-less/ | 2024-03-01T18:45:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475422.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301161412-20240301191412-00488.warc.gz | 0.91014 | 879 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__150614894 | en | The Art of Frugality: Living a Fulfilling Life with Less
In a world that constantly encourages consumerism and the pursuit of material possessions, embracing frugality might seem like a countercultural choice. However, the practice of frugality is not about living a life of deprivation or scrimping on essentials. Instead, it is a mindful approach to managing resources, prioritizing what truly matters, and finding joy in the simplicity of life.
Frugality can be defined as the practice of using resources wisely and avoiding wastefulness. While it often involves being mindful of financial expenses, it extends beyond money to encompass time, energy, and even the environment. At its core, frugality is about making intentional choices to live within one’s means and finding contentment with less.
The Benefits of Frugality
- Financial Freedom: One of the most apparent benefits of frugality is the financial freedom it can bring. By spending less on unnecessary items and cutting down on discretionary expenses, individuals can save more, invest wisely, and work towards their long-term financial goals.
- Reduced Stress: Living beyond one’s means can lead to financial stress and anxiety. Embracing frugality eliminates the burden of excessive debt and allows individuals to enjoy a more peaceful and secure financial life.
- Environmental Impact: Frugality encourages a sustainable lifestyle by promoting conscious consumption. When we buy less and use resources mindfully, we reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a healthier planet.
- Enhanced Creativity: Frugal living often requires finding innovative solutions and repurposing items. This encourages creative thinking and a sense of accomplishment when finding alternative ways to meet our needs.
- Focus on Quality: Being frugal doesn’t mean settling for subpar products. Instead, it prompts us to invest in high-quality items that will last longer, ultimately saving money in the long run.
- Clarity of Priorities: By cutting out excess spending, we gain clarity about what truly matters to us. Frugality shifts the focus from accumulating possessions to cherishing experiences, relationships, and personal growth.
Practical Tips for Embracing Frugality
- Budgeting: Creating a budget is the foundation of frugal living. Track your income and expenses to identify areas where you can cut back and allocate funds to your priorities.
- Distinguish Needs from Wants: Before making a purchase, ask yourself if it’s a genuine necessity or a fleeting desire. Learning to distinguish between needs and wants is key to making mindful spending choices.
- Meal Planning: Eating out frequently can strain your budget. Plan your meals, cook at home, and pack your lunch to save money and eat healthier.
- Comparison Shopping: Whether you’re buying groceries or big-ticket items, compare prices and look for sales or discounts before making a purchase.
- Minimalism: Adopting a minimalist lifestyle goes hand in hand with frugality. Clear out clutter and only keep items that bring value and joy to your life.
- DIY and Upcycling: Instead of buying new items, consider do-it-yourself projects and upcycling to breathe new life into old possessions.
- Negotiate and Haggle: Don’t be afraid to negotiate prices, especially for services or big purchases. Many vendors are open to discounts or deals.
- Sustainable Practices: Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Embrace eco-friendly practices that not only benefit the environment but also save you money.
The Fulfillment of Simple Living
Frugality invites us to step off the consumerism treadmill and appreciate the beauty of a simple life. It’s not about denying ourselves pleasures but rather about finding lasting happiness in meaningful experiences, nurturing relationships, and personal growth. By practicing frugality, we gain the freedom to shape our lives according to our values, unburdened by the weight of unnecessary possessions and financial stress.
In a world that bombards us with advertisements and messages of more, embracing frugality becomes an act of empowerment. It’s a declaration that our happiness isn’t tied to material possessions but to the richness of a life well-lived—a life where less truly becomes more. | philosophy |
https://coyoteradiotv.libsyn.com/ | 2024-02-22T17:12:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473824.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222161802-20240222191802-00129.warc.gz | 0.964338 | 713 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__14215405 | en | The Hippy Coyote of American Zen completed his 8-LEVEL spiritual journey that began with Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu.
Now that he's able to look back and sort out his photography, videos, and songs he wrote... we can create MUSIC VIDEOS, PODCASTS, and this website, www.CoyoteRadio.TV to enlighten the world with what he learned on the American Zen 8-LEVEL spiritual journey as the frontman, poet, lyricist, guitarist and flutist of America's First Buddhist Rock Band™.
Coyote Radio TV is the psychedelic rock opera world of Richard Del Connor. During the counterculture years of the sixties, Richard was performing in rock bands that performed for birthday parties and after school events. As guitarist-vocalist Richard sang and played the songs of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Burden & The Animals, and Quicksilver Messenger Service. During the 1970s Richard sang and performed heavy rock songs from Montrose, Mountain, The Cream, Rory Gallagher, Johnny Winter, Pink Floyd and The Doors.
By 1980 Richard Del Connor had named his band THE RICH. Now fronting the trio as a singing bassist they only performed songs written by Richard Del Connor or members of his band, The Rich.
During all these years of performing from 1972 to 1978, Richard’s songwriting developed as a form of self-help therapy. His songs mostly represented the difficulties of his life or falling in love moments except for his ROCK OPERAS. Then he started filling in the spaces of his fictional rock operas with his personal songs and 3-dimensional musical stories emerged with the music expressing the emotions and the lyrics carrying the events of the rock opera stories.
Coyote Radio TV represents the television station Richard Del Connor “The Coyote” or “The Hippy Coyote” has always imagined as he fantasizes the stories and sequences in his mind while listening to his music. Richard is another step closer with this website, CoyoteRadio.TV, to sharing his visions and enlightenments and person moments: both good and bad. Richard believes that his attitudes in dealing with these difficulties and the outcomes based on good ethics and warrior disciplines will inspire more people to lead better lives.
Richard Del Connor has been "Buddha Zhen" since 1992 when he founded the Shaolin Chi Mantis Traditional Buddhist Kung Fu and Taoist Tai Chi Chuan schools. In 1996 he founded the nonprofit organization Tai Chi Youth. Keeping Shaolin Chi Mantis a traditional Zen Buddhist school, he founded the Buddha Kung Fu schools in 2008 which do not require a head shaving ceremony to join.
Zen Buddhism included a rarely taught meditation style, "Bone Marrow Washing." Buddha Zhen teaches this ancient style of moving Qi energy throughout the body to create improved health and smarter minds. His students in maximum security prisons, drug rehabilitation centers, high schools, middle schools, Los Angeles Parks & Recreation, several churches and YMCAs and YWCAs have all achieved higher school grades, contentment and become heroes in their communities as a result of attending his classes.
Buddha Zhen is experimenting with a brand new Qigong he developed for driving in his car. This may be suitable for podcast audiences and those driving in their cars to and from work.
Join Buddha Zhen, the "Buddhist Scientist," as he seeks to improve your life and make the world a happier place. | philosophy |
https://buyingcrowleybooks.wordpress.com/2010/01/30/the-vision-and-the-voice/ | 2017-04-26T19:34:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121644.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00178-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.964789 | 231 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__125220512 | en | The Vision and The Voice $50
The Vision and the Voice starts at about $50.
The Vision and the Voice (Liber 418) chronicles the mystical journey of Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) as he explored the 30 Enochian ?thyrs originally developed by Dr. John Dee and Edward Kelley in the 16th century. These visions took place at two times: in 1900 during his stay in Mexico, and later in 1909 in Algeria (along with his magical companion, Victor Neuburg). Of all his works, Crowley considered this book to be second in importance behind The Book of the Law, the text that established his religious and philosophical system of Thelema in 1904.
The Vision and the Voice is the source of many of the central spiritual doctrines of Thelema, especially in the visions of Babalon and her consort Chaos (the “All-Father”), as well as an account of how an individual ego might cross the Abyss, thereby assuming the title of “Master of the Temple” and taking a place in the City of the Pyramids under the Night of Pan. | philosophy |
http://www.odyssey-wealth.com/what-we-believe | 2019-12-15T18:15:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575541309137.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20191215173718-20191215201718-00300.warc.gz | 0.963854 | 439 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__26191266 | en | What We Believe At Odyssey Wealth Services, what we believe about investing and finances matters to us. As someone who is looking to partner with a financial services firm, it should matter to you, too. Discover more about what we believe by exploring our firm’s mission statement, values and philosophy. Our Mission is to improve lives by creating financial independence, freeing you to focus your energies on areas that give your life meaning, purpose, and fulfillment.Our Values aren’t merely suggestions, but serve to guide our team in every plan creation and client interaction we have. At Odyssey Wealth Services, we value:Relationships: When you partner with our firm, you become part of our family. We strive to build long-lasting relationships with the individuals, families and businesses we serve. Honesty: The advice and guidance we provide is always in your best interest. When we see our clients at the grocery store, or run into their family enjoying dinner at a restaurant in town, we look them in the eye and wave hello. This may not seem like a big deal, but to us, it means we are living out our mission and fulfilling our purpose as a firm. Independence: The professionals at Odyssey Wealth Services are affiliated with the largest broker-dealer in the United States - LPL Financial1. This partnership means that we are able to give advice and suggest products that are in your best interest, and free from outside influence.Integrity: Trust, honesty, integrity. However you prefer to say it, you can expect to receive it when you work with our team of advisors. Our Philosophy is that every person, at every age, and in every stage of life, deserves to experience the benefits of working with a financial advisor. We help farmers, hair stylists, students, teachers, nurses, construction workers, young careerists, and established professionals - all pursue their financial goals and dreams. Whether you have been turned away by other firms, or are seeking planning services for the first time in your life, we would be honored to partner with you on your personal financial journey.1As reported by Financials Planning magazine, June 1996-2017, based on total revenue. | philosophy |
https://www.voicetube.com/videos/57475 | 2023-01-29T15:47:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499744.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20230129144110-20230129174110-00614.warc.gz | 0.978009 | 2,588 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__136279902 | en | Subtitles section Play video Print subtitles Hi! I'm Mike, this is Crash Course Mythology and today, we're going to talk about something that's almost impossible to avoid when discussing creation myths: Sex. Or, more specifically, sexual reproduction. It's going to be a little awkward. Stop covering your ears Thot, you're gonna be fine! You can handle it. We can all handle it. We're all adults and after all, sexual reproduction is how all of us got to be here! Well, maybe not Thot who was born of Seth's skull? Ew. But for the rest of us, it probably makes sense that a lot of cosmic creation myths often invoke sexual reproduction. Still, cosmic sexual reproduction is a little different, and sometimes a lot weirder than human sexual reproduction. Well, I mean– depending on what you're into of course. [Theme Music] So let's ease into this with a little latin. Sexy, sexy latin. So, you know how when you grow plants, they come from seeds? Well in latin, the word for "seed" is "semen." Which is why a man's seminal fluid is also sometimes called his seed. The idea of something growing from a seed is a logical analogy to creation but, multiple godly fluids seem to be fertile, as we'll see in an Egyptian creation myth. In one of the many versions of the Egyptian creation story, the creator god says: "I fulfilled all my desires when I was alone, before had appeared a second to be with me in this place; I assumed form as that great soul wherein I started being creative while still in the primeval waters in a state of inertness... so it was I who spat forth Shu and expectorated Tefnut..." So, honestly, that sounds a lot more like saliva. At least in translation. But the image becomes clearer in a later part of the myth, when the god relates: "When I rubbed with my fist my heart came into my mouth in that I spat forth Shu and expectorated Tefnut." Thankfully this myth isn't actually... explicit, in what the gods are doing, and the... anatomy is obviously a little strange, but here's a god, alone, fulfilling his desires, and rubbing with his fist. With the result that two new figures–also gods–are created. It's not Shakespeare-level body, but neither is it Disney Channel material, right? Notice that the creator god here is alone, and also presumably male. This may suggest a patrilineal culture since creation occurs without a female presence. The story of Mbombo's creation, from the Boshongo Bantu people in Africa, is remarkably similar. Including water, a solitary creator, and best of all, vomiting. It's a banner day for bodily fluids here at Crash Course. In the beginning, in the dark, there was nothing but water, and Mbombo was alone. One day Mbombo was in terrible pain. He retched and strained and vomited up the sun. After that, light spread over everything. The heat of the sun dried up the water until the black edges of the world began to show. Black sandbanks and reefs could be seen. But there were no living things. Mbombo vomited up the moon, and then the stars, and after that the night had its light also. Still, Mbombo was in pain. He strained again and nine living creatures came forth. Last of all, came man. Again, we have a solitary man creating the world using his body and bringing it forth after being in terrible pain. Which is possibly an analog to female childbirth. And speaking of pain, few myths involve more of it than the Greek creation story involving Aphrodite. I mean this myth just has it all. Water, genitals, violence, creation, armored giants– really just the whole completely horrifying megillah. Here's the version found in Hesoid's Theogyny. "Great Heaven came, bring on the night and desirous of love, he spread himself over the Earth, stretched out in every direction. His son Chronos reached out from the ambush with his left hand, with his right he took a huge sickle with its long row of sharp teeth, and quickly, cut off his father's genitals, and flung them behind him to fly where they might. They were not released from his hand to no effect: for all the drops of blood that flew off were received by the Earth, and as the years went round, she bore the powerful Erinyes, and the great Giants in gleaming armor with long spears in their hands, and the nymphs whom they called Meliai on the boundless earth. As for the genitals, just as he first cut them off with his instrument of adamant, and threw them from the land into the surging sea, even so they were carried on the wave for a long time. About them a white foam grew from the immortal flesh and in it, a girl formed. First she approached holy Cythera, and then from there she came to sea-girt Cyprus. And out stepped a modest and beautiful goddess, and the grass began to grow all round beneath her slender feet. Gods and men call her Aphrodite, because she was formed in foam, and Cytherea, because she approached Cythera, and Cyprus-born because she was born in wave-washed Cyrpus, and 'genial', because she appeared out of genitals." Side-note: I need to stop using the word genial as an adjective. And there you have it ladies and gentlemen, violent castration begets a word meaning "friendly" or "cheerful", and the goddess of love. Well, one goddess of love. There are lots of others, and we'll see more of them in later episodes on pantheons. But enough about saliva and vomit and bleeding testicles and other horrifying things that can potentially be read as semen, let's turn to that other important part of sexual reproduction: the egg. A number of cultures have creation myths that feature something called a cosmic egg. In one Indian creation myth, found in the Satapatha Brahmana, the creator god, in this story called Prajapati, forms a cosmic egg after creating water. Out of which this egg come various creatures, but most importantly, the Earth and the rest of the universe, which, confusingly, is also water. One translation from the 19th century puts it this way: "He desired, 'May I be reproduced from these waters!' He entered the waters with that triple science. Thence an egg arose. He touched it. 'Let it exist! let it exist and multiply!' so he said. From it the Brahman was first created." "And that which was the shell became the earth. [...] The juice which flowed from it became a tortoise [...] This whole (earth) dissolved itself all over the water: all this (universe) appeared as one form only, namely, water." So that is... confusing. And also... wet. Also, what is this triple science that he enters the waters with? What we do understand is that, water brings forth an egg. And from that egg comes the Earth, sky, a tortoise, and more water. There's an early Persian creation story that's similar to the one from India, in that it also has an egg. And hey, our old friend water is here too! According to this story, the god of good, Ahura Mazda, and let's remember, this is a god, not a making model of car, [sarcastic laugh] Ahura Mazda created a perfect spiritual world, before creating the tangible one. And this perfect world made the god of evil, Angra Mainyu a.k.a. Ahriman, so angry, that he burst through the cosmic egg, causing such a disturbance that the sun began to rotate through the sky instead of standing still. And this in turn led to day, night, mountains, valleys, and most importantly, the destruction of the perfect world. Which led to work, pain, and death for humanity. So, nice going evil. You know what they say: you can't create the universe without breaking a few cosmic eggs. What, too soon? And why are there no creation myths about cosmic bacon? I could really go for a cosmic breakfast. There's one more cosmic egg creation myth that I want to talk about, and it follows really nicely from the Zoroastrian one about Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu because, like that one, it features a duality as a fundamental principle of creation. One of the many Chinese creation myths combines a cosmic egg trope with a world-parent myth. Let's go to the Thought Bubble. In the beginning was a huge egg containing Chaos, a mixture of yin-yang—female-male, passive-active, cold-heat, dark-light, and wet-dry. Within this yin-yang was Phan Ku, that which was not yet anything but which broke forth from the egg as the giant who separated chaos into the many opposites, including earth and sky. Phan Ku was covered with hair; horns sprang from his head and tusks from his mouth. With a great chisel and a huge mallet, he carved out the mountains, valleys, rivers, and oceans. He also made the sun, moon, and stars. He taught the people what they know. When Phan Ku finally died, his skull became the top of the sky, his breath the wind, his voice the thunder, his legs and arms the four directions, his flesh the soil, his blood the rivers, and so forth. The people say that the fleas in his hair became human beings. Everything that is, is Phan Ku. And everything that Phan Ku is is yin-yang. With Phan Ku's death a vacuum was created, and within this vacuum pain and sin were able to flourish. In the beginning was Chaos, from which light became the sky and darkness formed the Earth. Yang and yin are contained in light and darkness, and everything is made of these principles. Thanks Thought Bubble! Here we see that many of the themes in creation myths overlap. For example, last week we talked about Chaos, as being a state of undifferentiation, and here it appears again, although, this time, it's a series of dualities. Mixture of yin-yang. Unlike in the Bible, where God has to come in and created the dualities as a way of imposing order. Although this myth features a cosmic egg, it's also an example of what are sometimes called world-parent myths. "where a creator god brings the universe into being, through actual or metaphorical sexual reproduction, or as in this case, by being differentiated into aspects of the known world." Those of you who remember Crash Course World History Episode #6 on Vedic religions, Buddhism and Ashoka, might recall the story of Purusha, who was also divided up into aspects of human reality. Although Phan Ku and Purusha are usually thought of as male, if they are thought of as having a gender at all, often the world-parent is portrayed as maternal. An Earth-mother, as opposed to a sky-father. But that is a story for another day. So that is out first take on creation stories that involve either explicitly or more symbolically, sexual reproduction. As you can tell, these myths are not always straightforward, or biologically possible, strictly speaking. I also hope you haven't come away thinking we're reading too much into these myths. And that we have dirty minds. Which is what Thot over here thinks. I'm not the dirty bird, you're the dirty bird. But that the exciting thing about myths, they're open to various interpretations. Try your own reading while still noticing the broad commonalities in these stories, taken from many different parts of the world. And thanks for watching. We'll see you next week. Crash Course Mythology is filmed in the Chad and Stacey Emigholz Studio in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is produced with the help of all of these very nice people. Our animation team is Thought Café. Crash Course exists thanks to the generous support of our patrons at Patreon. Patreon is a voluntary subscription service where you can support the content you love, though a monthly donation, and help keep Crash Course free for everyone, forever. Thanks for watching, and next time you sneeze, check the tissue, there might be an universe in there. | philosophy |
https://escambiamartialarts.com/Kyuki-do-Basic-Information.html | 2023-10-01T18:20:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510924.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001173415-20231001203415-00879.warc.gz | 0.914008 | 505 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__319100326 | en | The purpose of Kyukido is to create individuals who are physically and mentally progressive and productive. The ultimate goal is neither victory nor defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants.
Spark or explosion, signifying the sudden release or burst of energy which accompanies the successful execution of any fighting technique.
The symbol of Kyukido is a key hole shape symbolizing the entrance into a new way of life. The hands were modeled by Grand Master Ok Hyung Kim. The closed fist symbolizes evil and power, or YANG, and the open hand symbolizes good and peace, or EAUM. This reflects the harmonious survival or opposites in the world in which we live today. The Chinese kanji at the base read: Kyu Ki Do.
1. I shall respect the instructor and all senior ranks.
2. I shall conduct myself in a respectful manner.
3. I shall respect the teachings of Kyuki-Do and never misuse them.
4. I shall always respect the rights of others.
5. I shall strive for camaraderie and peace in the world.
Treating people with the respect that they deserve.
Recognizing that no matter how great your accomplishments are, they do not make you a better person than anyone else.
Knowing the difference between right and wrong, and choosing to do what is right.
Continuing even in the face of adversity.
5. Self Control
Exercising restraint over yourself, and being in command of your thoughts, feelings and actions.
6. Indomitable Spirit
The spark that gives you the power to persevere.
Delivering impact to the smallest target area, thereby concentrating the force and maximizing the effect, while focusing all of one's energy at the point of impact using Kihap (yell).
2. Reaction Force
Using reciprocal action during the executino of a technique to assist in maintaining balance and increasing force.
Maintaining proper stability during the execution of techniques.
4. Breath Control
Exhaling at the point of impact to tighten muscles, flatten the stomach, and increase the speed of delivery.
5. Speed and Mass
Increasing the application of force by either accelerating the speed of the technique or by putting more body behind the delivery of the technique. | philosophy |
https://www.yogic-world.com/19-mukhi-rudraksha.htm | 2024-04-16T14:00:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817095.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416124708-20240416154708-00477.warc.gz | 0.937935 | 790 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__114546151 | en | The 19 Mukhi Rudraksha is blessed by Lord Vishnu. In the Hindu pantheon this beautiful four armed deity is responsible for protection and sustenance. Goddess Mahalaxmi, who confers wealth, is his divine consort. He is often depicted lying down on Anant Naag the 5 headed snake while Goddess Mahalaxmi sits near his feet lovingly tending to him. Lord Vishnu is addressed as Ananta (infinite) as well as Shunya (zero) in the Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram. Thus he is the divine energy that has infinite good qualities with zero defects. This is the energy you can tap into when you wear the 19 Mukhi Rudraksha. This bead is known to fulfil all materialistic desires as per scriptures. It is the talisman of clarity that gives insight on running a successful business. This in turn draws tremendous wealth to the wearer. The wearer of this bead can undertake any work whether it involves business, politics, social activity or other endeavours. The 19 Mukhi Rudraksha eliminates stress, shields the wearer from negative energies. The Vishnu Shatpadi Stotram reveals the power of Lord Vishnu and the benefit of surrendering to his lotus feet that destroys worldly fear to bless us with complete enjoyment of material life.
This is the power that blesses the 19 Mukhi Rudraksha. It controls the malefic effect of the planet Sun. It draws good fortune to the wearer and fulfills all material desires. It helps to sharpen business acumen. It ensures easy accomplishment of all tasks. It is the bead of good luck as it carries the dual energy of Maha Vishnu and the Sun. Vishnu is a protective energy whose grace can spread very fast through every aspect of material existence. He is also an energy that is all pervasive and omnipresent. This is the true potential given to the wearer of the 19 Mukhi as it allows him to multitask, live a stress free existence every second and turns him into an individual who always attracts good fortune.
Presiding Deity: Lord Vishnu
Ruling Planet: Sun
Beej Mantra: Om Hreem Hum Namah
General Benefits: This Rudraksha is synonymous as the Janardhan Rudraksha. Janardhan is a form of Lord Vishnu. It attracts tremendous good luck to the wearer. It is the Rudraksha for complete material fulfilment. It gives keenly sharp business acumen and facilitates quick, easy completion of all tasks. It has tremendous capacity to tone down afflictions caused by planets. It reduces negative effects of evil eye and jealous adversaries. It is excellent for people who indulge in diversified activities, managing extremely large business establishments or law firms. The wearer of this bead experiences success in big work of any nature, politics, social event or any activity that involves diverse multitasking while living stress free.
Spiritual Benefits: This bead cleanses, balances and aligns all energy centres in the body. Like the infinite presence of Lord Vishnu or his ability to change form in different Yugas (dimensions of time). This Rudraksha bestows a stress free mind that can multitask. The success in both material and spiritual tasks is ensured. It strengthens the aura of the wearer. The malefic or malevolent forces stay away from the wearer. Thus he can enjoy material life and progress in spiritual practices unhindered.
Health Benefits: The 19 Mukhi Rudraksha is extremely effective for improving and strengthening eyesight and internal organs. It is good for stress control and the heart.
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http://designjusticenetwork.org/copy-of-network-principles-original | 2019-10-18T23:26:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986685915.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20191018231153-20191019014653-00223.warc.gz | 0.950279 | 440 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__181978245 | en | Design Justice Network Principles
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Design mediates so much of our realities and has tremendous impact on our lives, yet very few of us participate in design processes. In particular, the people who are most adversely affected by design decisions — whether they relate to visual culture, the planning of our communities, or the structure of political and economic systems — tend to have the least influence on those decisions and how they are made.
Design justice rethinks design processes, centralizing people who are normally marginalized by design and using collaborative creative practices to address the deepest challenges our communities face.
We prioritize a design’s impact on a community over the intentions of the designer.
The strongest solutions happen through the process, not in a moment at the end of the process. Thus it is important to us to open up the design process to those who will be most impacted by its outcomes.*
We use design to dismantle structures that marginalize, dehumanize, subjugate, and oppress others while centralizing voices that are most marginalized by institutional racism, patriarchy, and colonization.
We are reimagining the role of a designer as that of a creative facilitator rather than a creative expert.
We believe in innate human brilliance. Everyone has the capacity to contribute in unique ways to design processes, and all people are experts in their own experiences.
We undertake in processes that are transparent and accessible, that are led by the needs of the community, and that result in community ownership of the outcomes.
We are not just creating new solutions — we are looking for ways to adapt what is already working in other contexts as well as reviving ancient approaches that have been erased by colonialism and capitalism.
We use design processes not just to address problems linked to various forms of injustice, but to build community, to heal, to experience joy, and to bring our visions of the future to life.
We share design knowledge and demystify technologies.
We are finding low-resource, non-extractive solutions that enhance our connection to the earth.
* Adapted from https://www.alliedmedia.org/about/network-principles | philosophy |
http://www.huapii.com/huapii-is-born/ | 2020-06-01T17:24:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347419056.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20200601145025-20200601175025-00092.warc.gz | 0.943495 | 371 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__69284063 | en | We’re thrilled to announce the creation of huapii, the first European one stop employee experience platform that transforms way of working and unleashes your people & teams!
First things first let’s give you a taste of our values, and the meaning of huapii: Human + happy = huapii, which is also a lake in Patagonia that perfectly illustrates our vision for the future of work : organic and self organized where all people, every team and each organization is empowered, trusted and in control.
We believe ways of working should evolve to make work better for everyone. ⅓ of our lives is spent at work, can we make this time more meaningful, developing and fulfilling to deliver impact and added value for society? Yes, In any role, in any function, at any level, we can be constantly learning and growing, and be surrounded by people who are doing the same. And we can be happy while doing it.
We believe in putting people first, because it’s all about a human adventure ! A good tool (and we believe we have the best) can do a lot, but will never be enough. Therefore, we offer our huapii platform in combination with creative moments-that-matter to drive adoption and change. We are also creating an active community with our customers and the employees of our customers who wish to innovate ways of working with us.
huapii makes your people grow
- Smart learning
- Mentoring and self driven learning
- Job matching
- Top talent management
huapii puts employees in the driving seat
- Agile objectives & next gen performance management
- Project teams
- Career pathing
huapii fosters collaboration between employees
- Internal LinkedIn
- Project teams
- Team pulse | philosophy |
https://www.makoodle.com/everything-will-be-okay/ | 2023-12-01T16:55:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100290.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201151933-20231201181933-00353.warc.gz | 0.964609 | 720 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__42655681 | en | Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, then it’s not the end.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. When I am in the middle of a trial, it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I love this quote. It helps remind me that there is always hope. That in the end, everything will be alright and it is important to keep hope so that I can be strong and weather the storms.
I have always tried to be a glass half-full, optimistic type of girl. I have noticed as I have gotten older, I find myself being a glass half-empty, pessimistic type of girl more than I like. In order to keep and find hope, it is often a matter of seeking happiness and seeking an optimistic attitude. It is realizing that life isn’t about stumbling into happiness and that each of us is responsible for our own happiness and the direction we are headed in life. I have found that my success in this pursuit is often a reflection of my attitude and effort.
Three things to do to stay hopeful (or optimistic)
One of the biggest mistakes we can make is to compare our worst to someone’s best. I am guilty of this. When I am having a rough day it is easy to look around and think to yourself, “Geez. How did they get the easy life!? Why are their kids so obedient? Why is their yard so pretty?” There is a quote I read awhile ago that really hit me. It says, “Be kind. For everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” It really helped me realize that life is hard – for everyone. You never know someone’s battles. It isn’t fair to yourself to compare your trials to their happy “public face”.
Think about the things that make you happy
There are hundreds of happy moments that happen everyday. Sometimes we neglect to realize these happy moments because we are too busy thinking about the handful of things that wrong with the day. Happiness isn’t about finding your golden ticket. It is about realizing and enjoying the little, happy moments that occur each day. I have a weekly series about the simple things in life that make me happy.
Be a dreamer
One of the most satisfying and exciting things I do is dream about all the great things I look forward to in my future. Sure, these things may not happen in my wildest dreams, but maybe some of them will and at minimum it is fun to think about. It is the power of positivity. If you believe and dream about wonderful things happening in your life, good things will happen. I love to hear my kids “dream.” They usually begin their dreams by saying, “In my world…” which is the introduction to the great things they would have in their own, happy world. I would love to live in my kids’ worlds. They are filled with great food, fun activities, and lots of happiness. What would your world be like?
In the End
In the end, it will all work out. If you’re having a bad day, week, or year – hang in there. Your trials will make you stronger. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.
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https://forbsbusinessoutsider.com/ed-sheerans-perspective-on-ai-embracing-the-weird-and-exploring-dystopian-cinema/ | 2024-02-21T01:05:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473360.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221002544-20240221032544-00309.warc.gz | 0.916119 | 893 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__69036895 | en | The intersection of art and technology often sparks intriguing discussions, and musician Ed Sheeran’s recent statement about AI (artificial intelligence) is no exception. Sheeran’s description of AI as “weird” and his suggestion to focus on movies where “they kill us all” showcase a perspective that blends curiosity, skepticism, and a touch of humor. This article delves into Ed Sheeran’s viewpoint on AI, delving into his thoughts on its strangeness and his interest in dystopian cinema.
The Complexity of Artificial Intelligence
Embracing the “Weird”
Ed Sheeran’s portrayal of AI as “weird” is a reflection of the intricate and often enigmatic nature of artificial intelligence. AI systems are designed to mimic human-like cognitive functions, yet they operate through complex algorithms that can be challenging to comprehend fully. Sheeran’s choice of words captures the uncanny feeling that AI can evoke due to its seemingly human traits, despite being driven by code.
The Evolving Relationship with Technology
Sheeran’s perspective highlights the evolving relationship between humans and technology. As AI continues to make advancements in various fields, from music composition to medical diagnostics, it raises questions about the boundaries between human creativity and machine-generated output.
Dystopian Cinema’s Allure
The Fascination with Dystopia
Ed Sheeran’s suggestion to focus on movies where “they kill us all” alludes to the fascination with dystopian narratives in cinema. Dystopian films often explore worst-case scenarios, where technology and societal structures have led to catastrophic outcomes. These narratives serve as cautionary tales and prompt viewers to contemplate the potential consequences of unchecked technological progress.
Provoking Thought and Conversation
Dystopian films challenge audiences to consider the implications of technological advancements, ethical dilemmas, and the impact on human society. Sheeran’s interest in such narratives indicates his willingness to engage with thought-provoking content that prompts conversations about the future of humanity in an increasingly technologically driven world.
Balancing Innovation and Caution
The Dual Nature of AI
Ed Sheeran’s perspective underscores the dual nature of AI: its potential to drive innovation and its capacity to evoke uncertainty. While AI has the power to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and contribute to various industries, it also raises concerns about job displacement, privacy, and unintended consequences.
Navigating Ethical Considerations
Sheeran’s commentary indirectly points to the ethical considerations surrounding AI development. As AI systems become more integrated into our lives, questions about accountability, bias, and the potential for unintended harm become increasingly relevant.
Ed Sheeran’s candid viewpoint on AI as “weird” and his interest in dystopian cinema highlight the multidimensional nature of human interaction with technology. His musings on the uncanniness of AI and his suggestion to explore movies with dystopian themes offer insight into the balance between embracing innovation and exercising caution. As AI continues to evolve, discussions sparked by artists like Ed Sheeran contribute to a broader conversation about the roles, limitations, and ethical implications of artificial intelligence in our world.
Why does Ed Sheeran find AI “weird”?
Sheeran’s characterization of AI as “weird” reflects the complex nature of artificial intelligence, which mimics human functions through intricate algorithms.
What is the significance of focusing on movies with dystopian themes?
Sheeran’s suggestion indicates an interest in exploring thought-provoking narratives that delve into the consequences of unchecked technological progress and societal structures.
Does Sheeran’s perspective align with concerns about AI?
Sheeran’s perspective highlights both the potential of AI and the uncertainties it brings, aligning with broader discussions about balancing innovation with ethical considerations.
How do dystopian films contribute to the discourse on technology?
Dystopian films serve as cautionary tales that prompt discussions about the potential ramifications of technological advancements on human society.
What impact can artists’ perspectives have on discussions about AI?
Artist’s perspectives, like Ed Sheeran’s, contribute diverse viewpoints to the ongoing dialogue about the implications and ethics of AI in society. | philosophy |
http://mauisalang.blogspot.com/2008/04/ | 2018-07-23T07:25:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676595531.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20180723071245-20180723091245-00033.warc.gz | 0.973477 | 193 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__266975958 | en | "The problem with all of what we currently do in the general scope of education is that we, the educators, hold on to how we learned and how we process information and knowledge rather than thinking through the realties of how new students and future students think and process and the challenges they will bring to our courses. Even those most innovative 'early adopters' among us struggle to discover effective uses of technology in education but do not really understand how our students perceive what we do or how they process the content we give them. All of this is further challenged in the delivery and distribution of learning. At present enough is not known to establish conclusions about which is better, but we know enough through our own experience to realize that things are different. New technology has challenged the way in which education is delivered, but newer technologies are now challenging how people process information and what they expect to be able to do with that information."
- Ruth Reynard, Ph.D. | philosophy |
https://greaterdallasveteransfoundation.org/2022-theme-%26-events | 2023-03-23T12:11:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945144.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20230323100829-20230323130829-00567.warc.gz | 0.961773 | 506 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__270000797 | en | This year’s Greater Dallas Veterans Foundation theme is “Proud to be An American.” This theme reminds us of Lee Greenwood’s famous song “God Bless the USA,” which emphasizes our freedom. In the United States of America, freedom was earned and must be defended. (Read more)
This year’s Greater Dallas Veterans Foundation theme is “Proud to be An American.” This theme reminds us of Lee Greenwood’s famous song “God Bless the USA,” which emphasizes our freedom. In the United States of America, freedom was earned and must be defended.
What do we think of when we think of being proud to be an American? We might rightly think of the Fourth of July—picnics, parades, fireworks, patriotic music, and many flags. We can think of other holidays where we freely celebrate with friends and family. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Cinco de Mayo, and birthday parties of all ages. Some might think of vacations and the ability and freedom to drive or fly anywhere in the United States and other free counties. We might think of having food to eat, clothes to wear, shelter to warm and cool us, and clean water to drink. And most importantly, we think of the freedom to worship as we please, vote in every election, have opinions, and speak freely.
Our freedoms were written and voted on in the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.
The Declaration of Independence declares that we are a nation where all men and women are created equal and are “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
The Constitution of the United States contains seven articles, including 27 amendments and the Bill of Rights. It describes how the new states operate and establishes the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches of government. The Bill of Rights contains the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution and establishes the freedoms and liberties we enjoy today.
The democracy we live in today is due to these instruments. Our men and women in uniform, with support from home at times, have defended our freedom many times in our country’s almost 250 years of existence.
Our men and women in uniform are ready to serve and protect freedom in the nation we live in and us.
Are you ready to have meaningful connections with Veterans and your Community? | philosophy |
https://mariellemarie.com/marriage/when-i-said-until-death-do-us-part/ | 2020-06-07T06:38:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348523564.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20200607044626-20200607074626-00138.warc.gz | 0.958359 | 1,018 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__144617126 | en | I think we’d both agree that marriage is hard. We knew that going into this thing. Or at least, we thought we knew it. The moment we got engaged, people were adamant about telling us how challenging marriage can be.
But like everything else in life, it’s hard to actually comprehend until you are living it. It’s difficult to truly understand what it will take for two imperfect, selfish people to love one another, day in and day out, when life gets busy, when change happens, and when times get tough.
Despite our naivety, we promised to do it anyway. We stood up at the altar and vowed to love one another “for better or worse, until death do us part,” without any knowledge of what it would actually take to do so.
But we know now. We have quickly learned that it’s one thing to speak those promises, and another thing entirely to live them out. And luckily, in a society of promise-breakers and quitters, I married you. I know you truly meant it when you promised to love me, because you live it out, each and every day.
You’ve walked with me…
Down the aisle, squeezing my shaky hand and brushing the hair from my face.
Through the door of our very first home, which was old and unimpressive, but it was ours.
Up and down the hallways of the hospital as the contractions grew stronger by the minute.
Arm in arm across the icy parking lots, my support to lean on through those long cold winters.
Into the battles, my greatest warrior, always supporting and defending me (even when I don’t deserve it).
Down the stairs and into the living room, collapsing on the couch with a giant bag of chips after finally, finally getting the kids to sleep.
You’ve held my hand…
On our very first date as we sat in the theater, the darkness hiding the flush of my cheeks.
As you got down on one knee, and made all my dreams a reality.
When the ultrasound technician told us we were going to be the proud parents to a healthy, happy baby.
And prayed, crying out to God with me on those dark, hard days.
Through Target, as we lingered in all the aisles, embracing our new form of “date night.”
On those warm summer nights, as we walked that same old path, sharing the details of our day with one another.
You’ve wrapped your arms around me…
When the pain of our loss was more than I could bare.
In the wee hours of the night, when the newborn had sucked every last ounce of energy from my bones.
As I washed the dishes, whispering “you’re beautiful” despite my spit-up stained sweatpants and greasy hair.
And said “I forgive you” when I was being unreasonable and “I’m sorry” when you were being a big fat jerk.
While we sat snuggled up on the couch on a Friday night, foregoing invitations from friends in favor of watching “our shows” for hours on end.
As we laid in bed, staying up late laughing about the stupid inside jokes that make you “my person.”
And as we’ve walked through these years, hand in hand, with your arms wrapped around me, I’ve never felt more at home.
I worry about a lot of things in this life, but losing you isn’t one of them. You said “until death do us part,” and you meant it.
And in the years to come,
I’ll walk with you…
Back to the car and into our “new normal” after dropping our youngest off at college.
Through empty-nesting, retirement, and into new adventures.
I’ll hold your hand…
As we powerwalk through the mall every Tuesday morning.
When your steps become shaky, our bodies age, and our good looks forsake us.
I’ll wrap my arms around you…
When you’re scrolling through old photos of our children, wishing we could relive those moments for just one more day.
As I whisper “thank you,” for a lifetime of hard work and providing for our family.
I’ll walk every moment of the rest of this life with you, my hand in yours, until your very last breath, when I’ll wrap my arms around you as God takes you home.
I’ll worry about a lot of things in the remainder of this life, but losing you won’t be one of them. I said “until death do us part,” but what I meant was, | philosophy |
http://bible.oremus.org/?version=av&vnum=no&passage=Proverbs+12:10-999 | 2017-04-27T09:11:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122041.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00394-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.931239 | 448 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__152843182 | en | 10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
12The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a mans hands shall be rendered unto him.
15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16A fools wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
22Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
24The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
25Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
27The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
28In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
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https://www.unitedorthopedic.com/core-value/ | 2024-02-26T17:35:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474661.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226162136-20240226192136-00023.warc.gz | 0.944556 | 183 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__193735377 | en | For over 30 years, United Orthopedic Corporation has been guided by our core values at every step in our business with customers, suppliers, partners and employees. We strive daily to achieve these values in all aspect of our operations.
As a member of the health care sector, we lean on our core values to make sound business decisions. Integrity is one of our most important values, which in turn demands truthfulness and honesty. We uphold each patient’s quality of life and we take great pride in all that we do. We demand accountability at each step to maintain one of the highest quality standards in the industry. We are dedicated to pursuing innovation which brings value to surgeons and their patients alike. We believe happiness is a key element to successful health care outcomes. By devoting ourselves to what we do and helping patients regain their mobility, we seek to promote happiness and improve the well-being of humankind. | philosophy |
http://www.nhmf.org/ | 2017-08-17T01:55:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886102819.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20170817013033-20170817033033-00302.warc.gz | 0.951703 | 210 | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__145479663 | en | Last season I went out on a limb and said that we were going to have the best programming ever. … Read More about Welcome From Paul Polivnick
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Art brings us together as a family because it is an individual expression of universal human experience. It comes from that part of us that is without fear, prejudice, malice, or any of the other things that we create in order to separate ourselves one from the other. Art makes each of us whole by insisting that we use all of our senses, our heads and our hearts, that we express with our bodies, our voices, our hands, as well as with our minds.
Jessye Norman: Strive to Live Artfully, commencement speech at Oberlin College & Conservatory, May 2016 | philosophy |
https://ki-convention.com/en/ai-in-the-film-as-a-mind-opener/ | 2023-12-08T18:16:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100769.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208180539-20231208210539-00488.warc.gz | 0.923913 | 209 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__64484266 | en | The article deals with the representation of anthropomorphized robots with AI in fiction, more precisely in film. For this purpose, it is explained how the representation has changed in the last 100 years and links this with social developments. To what extent does reality then influence fiction and vice versa? Are traditional worldviews continued or does fiction allow a glimpse into a “better” future in which the boundaries between human and artificial human are blurred? Can the film dissolve the fear of AI or does it even fuel it through distorted representations of reality? For this purpose, examples of AI are shown in film, which according to surveys by the Gesellschaft für Informatik e. V. have the greatest influence on our perception of AI (Metropolis, Blade Runner, Terminator, Wall: E, Ex Machine, I am Mother, …).
As part of the AI & Us* Convention 2021, Josephine D’Ippolito led the discussion on the representation of AI in film on 11/27/2021. | philosophy |
https://youthtranscriticalprofessionals.org/disclaimer/ | 2018-02-22T18:54:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891814249.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20180222180516-20180222200516-00259.warc.gz | 0.923963 | 149 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__182750201 | en | Professionals critical of medical intervention for trans identified young people are invited to share their views and experience on this blog. We anticipate a wide variety of challenging views will be expressed here. The Founders of YTCP wish it to be known that the views and opinions expressed in any individual post are solely those of the post’s author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the principle blog authors. While we abhor hate speech – and will not knowingly reproduce it unless to illustrate the problematic nature of historic or contemporary discourses – we also value freedom of speech and do not believe that dissent constitutes hate speech. We wish to signal that we encourage our authors to demonstrate an awareness of the contested nature of ideas submitted for publication on the site. | philosophy |
https://www.donoralliance.org/newsroom/media-coverage/page/9/ | 2023-03-24T16:51:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945287.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20230324144746-20230324174746-00502.warc.gz | 0.970473 | 195 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__202768952 | en | January 22, 2018 - Durango woman’s lungs donated to save another’s life – Durango Herald – Durango, CO
There’s a famous quote from author Ralph Waldo Emerson that many advocates and people forever changed by organ and tissue donations often cite, which says, “The only gift is a portion of thyself.” The line, taken from Emerson’s 1844 essay “Gifts,” is a reminder that the best gifts don’t cost any money. Instead, one’s time, compassion and kindness – truly one’s “self” – is the ultimate act of love. For former Durango resident and Park Elementary School teacher Beth Brunso, who died in December 2016, and the woman who would go on to receive her lungs, and subsequently, a second chance at life, the sentiment becomes even more literal and meaningful.
Read the story here. | philosophy |
https://www.rodrigoungaro.com/the-project | 2019-02-23T04:45:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550249468313.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20190223041554-20190223063554-00432.warc.gz | 0.940095 | 435 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__27222100 | en | H2O Visions Project
John F. Kennedy once said…
“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came.”
This relates a lot of my way of thinking of the ocean. It’s a place where I feel comfortable and no matter what, I always feel tied to it. I bet a lot of people feel this way – I think it’s a natural way of thinking for human beings. Water and sun together make us feel alive and connected to the earth somehow. That’s why I started working on this photography project.
My H2O Visions project started with the idea to show something different and relaxing to the eye of the viewer. It’s something that happens in front of us every time we go to the ocean and we don’t really pay attention to it: the textures of the water or the movement of the waves. Always doing something unique, something that you are not going to see twice in a lifetime. Like a fingerprint, it can be similar but never the same.
In this project you will see pictures over, under and in between the water – unique views and perspectives. I’m always searching and watching what happens around me, the pictures taken are not the last. That’s the good thing about this project: hopefully, it never ends because water (our most precious resource) always finds a way to show a different but still beautiful way of being. The idea is to show what an amazing thing we have in front of us and change the way of thinking of people that don’t take care of it. Water is life and without it there wouldn’t be anything to tell…
My H2O visions are visions of ever changing life. Life that is constantly changing because the influence of other forces of nature that have a direct interaction with it, and because of the unique mix of these forces, it keeps changing every second. Every one of these seconds is surrounded by its own beauty… raw beauty | philosophy |
https://newronio.espm.br/the-piano/ | 2023-12-07T13:48:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100674.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207121942-20231207151942-00129.warc.gz | 0.98018 | 594 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__61249566 | en | I was once in a dark place. I would often find myself at parties, zoning out every five minutes, tipping back into reality only to fake laugh at someone’s joke and then crawl back into my mind, wishing I wasn’t there at all.
I had trouble connecting with people, even though all I ever wanted was a sincere, true connection. And then this piano came into my life.
It was the best thing to ever happen to me.
I played it nonstop, day and night. It gave me energy. The long, lonely nights were not so lonely anymore, and I didn’t need to fake laugh because I would just dissolve into laughter at any given moment.
As time went by, we created so many memories and cherished so many moments. One day, I realized I wasn’t sad anymore. I was happy. Happier than ever.
That piano helped me in so many ways; it made me see myself again. And it’s safe to say that I also helped. I believed in it the same way it believed in me.
But it wasn’t all rainbows and sunshine, no. We went through hell, but we did it together. As you probably know, living is not waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain.
The truth is, I don’t know how to play the piano. Many may think that you can follow an instruction manual and be good to go. But there’s no right way to play it. You just learn as you go and try to do better. Every time, you must try to do better.
I won’t stop trying because I don’t want to stop dancing. The piano and I failed each other. We got too comfortable with one another and stopped trying. We both know that.
For that reason, if I ask you to take my hand once again so we can dance in the rain together, but you happen to say no because it’s just not that simple anymore, I’ll understand. I won’t blame you.
Maybe the storm is not ours to dance in any more. Or maybe we need to learn how to dance on our own. Or maybe, just maybe, we forgot how to dance at all. That doesn’t mean we can’t learn it again.
We stopped dancing and began waiting for the storm to pass.
If you choose to take my hand, maybe we can learn to dance again, but we have to do it together. Dancing should be fun and exhilarating. If we are constantly stopping to argue about our dance, it means we are not having as much fun as we should be.
And that is all I want. I want to have fun with you. I want to see you smile the way you used to. | philosophy |
http://gordonlustig.com/about-arrangements/ | 2018-08-20T14:28:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221216475.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20180820140847-20180820160847-00396.warc.gz | 0.964063 | 404 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__52088950 | en | I THOUGHT IT WAS ABOUT TIME that I posted some of the material I’ve created over the past many years of teaching music in order to provide valuable information that is not readily available online. Because my most recent material is ukulele related, I am posting those first.
I must admit that I suffer (from time to time) from the same misconceptions that every musician suffers from: IF I ONLY KNEW-ITUS. It’s this idea that if we only knew the one magic concept or secret to playing we would be in musical bliss forever as a player. So we keep buying books, taking lessons, hoping to unravel the mystery. Only it turns out there really is no magic bullet to playing an instrument like our idols. They, too, wish they could play like THEIR idols!
However, there are little tricks and concepts that are practiced by professionals but rarely conveyed clearly in books or online tutorials. They are not secrets but rather taken for granted by those who incorporate them into their playing. These concepts are not difficult and will dramatically improve the sound of your playing. None of these concepts replace the need for hours of practice but they will give you things to practice that will propel you forward in your playing so you’re not simply practicing the same old same old.
In this uke blog I will present ideas that have proven to be game-changers in my musical journey and in the journeys of my students.
I welcome your questions, comments, and observations. I have already seen this fascinating little instrument, the Ukulele, change the lives of people, some in their 80’s, who had thought it unlikely they would ever be more than a mere “appreciator” of music. They are now playing, singing, playing solo uke, and enjoying the rich rewards of playing a musical instrument.
Music has enriched my life in ways words can’t express. I hope to help you enrich yours. | philosophy |
http://dressagirlaustralia.blogspot.com/2012/07/personal-quote-of-day.html | 2018-07-16T14:37:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589350.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716135037-20180716155037-00288.warc.gz | 0.96028 | 224 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__48619821 | en | To keep myself awake in the afternoon I had to keep my brain busy so I started thinking and I came up with this personal quote which I want to share with everyone -
"As one person I cannot change the world...but i think i can change the world of one person with one small dress.....one person...one small dress ...one at a time!"
And imagine if there were a thousand of us doing the same thing, that's a thousand people whose world we are changing. That is only a handful considering how many people there are on this place we call the 'earth' but that is how a difference is made...in small numbers at a time. Isnt that amazing?
So come and join us in this journey of making a difference in the lives of the less fortunate children around the world. Come and join us in making our dream of a world where every little girl owned at least one dress a reality. Dress A Girl Around the World - Dress A Girl Australia needs you.
For more information, please send an email to [email protected]. | philosophy |
https://management.org.nz/thinking-outside-the-box/ | 2024-02-26T23:48:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474669.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226225941-20240227015941-00095.warc.gz | 0.950399 | 773 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__144333150 | en | It’s a phrase we have all heard from leadership gurus, management blogs and TEDx talks, but what does it mean? Are you ever aware that you are thinking within the parallel lines of a box and how do you jump outside of it?
Simply put, ‘thinking outside the box’ means thinking creatively, addressing problems in new and innovative ways and doing things different to the norm.
It’s fair to say that within work and life, we can get so bogged down with the ‘proper’ way of doing things that it can curb our imagination and ability to work differently; to work smarter. A good illustration of this can be seen in the ‘9 dots puzzle’- where you need to link all 9 dots using 4 lines or less without lifting your pen from the paper. Thinking inside the box, this puzzle is impossible.
Thinking outside the box (literally), it becomes achievable.
In real-life situations, thinking outside the box can be as simple as trying something new, changing how you do something or how you approach your problems. I recently watched “The Biggest Little Farm” as part of the International NZ Film Festival. Not to give any spoilers away, the film follows an American couple as they attempt to cultivate a 60-acre farm with only traditional farming methods. As you’d expect, they encounter a number of problems along the way- one of which is a plague of snails that destroys their fruit trees. Without being able to use pesticides, they are struggling to keep the infestation under control. This is when ‘out of the box’ thinking applies.
Boxed thinking would be to spray the snails but as that’s not an option, the farmer takes a step back, observes the farm as a whole and assesses the resources they have within the traditional farm. Et Voila, an ‘out of the box’ solution is found in the form of the farms resident ducks who LOVE to eat snails. Not only do the snails get stopped in their tracks and the trees get left alone to harvest fruit, but the ducks get nourished! If the farmer had taken the boxed approach, it would have stopped the snails but would not have benefited the ducks, thus ‘out of the box thinking’ provided a smarter solution to the problem.
So, how can we get our brains to take the leap and jump outside the box? Here is a list of 6 helpful tips and tricks that can nurture our creativity in problem solving and thinking.
- Take a walk- sometimes a breath of fresh air is all you need.
- Take a step back– stop overthinking problems when they arise.
- Mindmap- this can help you visualise the problem and unlock new ideas.
- Draw a picture! Art can help get the creative juices flowing
- Break a habit- ask yourself ‘Why’ you always do something and challenge yourself to do something different
- Flex your brain- brain training is a great skill to develop! Keep your eyes peeled for our fab blog on how to train your brain!
Next time you encounter a problem, I dare you to ‘think outside the box’. Don’t take the obvious path but assess whether there could be a more creative, innovative or efficient way of doing things. Oh- and watch the film, it offers a few insights into leadership techniques, as well as including a really cute dog!
The Biggest Little Farm Movie – https://www.biggestlittlefarmmovie.com/
Hertzberg, K (2018) “ 10 Ways to Push Yourself to Think Outside the Box” retrieved from https://www.grammarly.com | philosophy |
https://strategic-book-club.com/tag/anthropology/ | 2023-06-10T11:28:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657169.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610095459-20230610125459-00425.warc.gz | 0.963923 | 645 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__5043985 | en | Written in the 1930s near the end of Oswald Spengler’s life, Man and Technics was his endeavor to demystify the struggle between humanity, nature, and technology. His thesis chronicles the application of technology by humanity in an attempt to control nature. Spengler believed human control over nature may never be fully realized, but the technology which humanity invents in such a pursuit may more and more control humanity via dependency.
“The free-moving life of the animal is struggle, and nothing but struggle, and it is the tactics of its living, its superiority or inferiority in face of ‘the other’ (whether that ‘other’ be animate or inanimate Nature), which decides the history of this life, which settles whether its fate is to suffer the history of others or to be itself their history. Technics is the tactics of all life. It is the inner form of the process utilised in that struggle which is identical with life itself.
“Technics is not to be understood in terms of tools. What matters is not how one fashions things, but the process of using them; not the weapon, but the battle. Modern warfare, in which the decisive element is tactics – that is, the technique of running the war, the techniques of inventing, producing, and handling the weapons being only items in the process as a whole – points to a general truth. There are innumerable techniques in which no tools are used at all: that of a lion outwitting a gazelle, for instance, or that of diplomacy.
“Every machine serves some one process and owes its existence to thought about this process. All our means of transport have developed out of the ideas of driving and rowing, sailing and flying, and not out of any concept such as that of a wagon or of a boat. Methods themselves are weapons. And consequently technics is in no wise a ‘part’ of economics, any more than economics (or, for that matter, war or politics) can claim to be a self-contained ‘part’ of life. They are all just sides of one active, fighting, and charged life.
“No one does anything without thinking of the moment when he shall have attained that which he willed. No one starts a war, or goes to sea, or even takes a walk without thinking of its duration and its ending. Every truly creative human being knows and fears the emptiness that follows upon the fulfilment of a work.
“Technics in man’s life is conscious, arbitrary, alterable, personal, inventive. It is learned and improved. Man has become the creator of his tactics of living – that is his grandeur and his doom. And the inner form of this creativeness we call culture – to be cultured, to cultivate, to suffer from culture. A man’s creations are the expression of this being in personal form.
*All excerpts have been taken from Man and Technics: A Contribution to a Philosophy of Life, Arktos Media Ltd. | philosophy |
https://africalegacy.com/ | 2020-01-20T13:18:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250598726.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20200120110422-20200120134422-00281.warc.gz | 0.932413 | 175 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__116451050 | en | African Legacy is a mobile application that features short chronicles of past African leaders, activist, and progressive thinkers that contributed to the development of the continent and fought for its independence. Their memory needs to be honored and their stories told to the next generation and to a generation that has forgotten their sacrifices.
Because to know your history is to know your power. Without knowledge of one's past and the history of leadership that helped shape it. You are doomed to repeat the mistakes of that past. Lacking the knowledge of your history also gives others the opportunity to control you through misinformation and lies.
True leadership will inspire others to do better and work together to usher in a new age of technology and manufacturing that will create jobs on the continent in which the African community can use their vast resources to create diverse industries in the region.
The leaders highlighted in African legacy understood this. | philosophy |
http://www.salzburgerfestspiele.at/language/en-us/das-programm/konzert/konzert-detail?programid=4998 | 2014-11-24T18:10:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-49/segments/1416400380948.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20141119123300-00142-ip-10-235-23-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.895981 | 179 | CC-MAIN-2014-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-49__0__75241938 | en | Ouverture spirituelle • Al-Tariqa Al-Gazoulia: Sufi Chants 1
Al-Tariqa al-Gazoulia is a Sufi order whose members preach and practice love, understanding and tolerance. The relationship between man and God, the soul’s longing for unification with the divine is essential to them. To Sufis, music serves to experience God through rapture and ecstasy. Out of silence, God is invoked with the voice alone, joined gradually by oriental instruments like the Arab lute oud, the reed flute ney and the frame drum daf. No two rituals are the same since they all develop from the experience of the moment. At their culmination, nature and humanity are celebrated euphorically.
Print programme (PDF)
Sheikh Salem Algazouly, Musical Direction | philosophy |
http://syaffolee.wordpress.com/2010/09/14/po-moing-the-pointy-eared/ | 2013-12-10T07:45:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386164013027/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133333-00009-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.952125 | 668 | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__84242426 | en | Po-Moing the Pointy-Eared
Over the weekend, I read Brandon Sanderson’s essay Postmodernism in Fantasy. The gist of the essay is this: Sanderson started out trying to write fantasy that had a new twist but in the end just wrote what he liked. While being fresh and thinking out of the box might expand the genre, it may also alienate readers. A postmodern take of fantasy will only end up relying too heavily on the original fantasy in the first place and will fail to stand alone as a work.
As a writer, I don’t think there’s anything inherently wrong with trying to write postmodern fantasy and subvert all the well-known tropes. If a writer wants to construct something that they consider different, then they can have at it. There is no correct way to write a book nor is there a correct reason for anyone to write a book. But as a reader, there’s definitely a difference between a story that succeeds and a story that fails even though everything else looks technically correct. That’s because the reader acts more like an ice cream taster than the visiting food inspector. The inspector doesn’t care what flavors the ice cream parlor carries as long as everything is sanitary. However, the chocolate-loving customer would come away dissatisfied if all the parlor carried were weird, unappetizing flavors like mahi mahi, pickle, and cream of mushroom. So too will most fantasy readers react in this way. They might marvel at the construction of a cream of mushroom fantasy with all its literary po-mo trappings, but what they’d really prefer is the chocolate.
The real difference is not the dichotomy of postmodern versus traditional but rather the intellectual versus the emotional. Yes, yes, pretty much every non-romance writer (and reader) tries to ignore the dreaded “E” word, but there it is. When people pick up a genre fiction book to read, no one expects to be intellectually stimulated. Well, they could be and readers aren’t an unintelligent bunch (generally), but that is not anyone’s expectation. What they do expect is good storytelling with some emotional payoff. A story that makes one think but leaves one cold is not going to have the same impact as something that gives the reader a gut feeling of satisfaction. By the same token, then, why can’t writers write something that is emotionally satisfying rather than the intellectual equivalent of throwing everything and the kitchen sink into the ice cream maker just to create something new?
I find that throwing oneself completely into one direction or another is a dangerous path to take. Writing the same thing over and over again without any intellectual challenge in an attempt to fulfill some emotional need is a quick way to kill the enthusiasm of the writer and the reader. There has to be some sort of compromise between the intellectual and the emotional. If it’s only intellectual, people will only recall it as something difficult and unpleasant to read. If it’s only emotional, the readers might be happy but with nothing to engage the mind, it may be easily forgotten. Successful books, for me at least, contain healthy doses of both these elements. | philosophy |
https://www.stephanierayner.com/copy-of-the-eden-contract | 2023-09-25T06:44:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506686.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925051501-20230925081501-00272.warc.gz | 0.942059 | 226 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__232870471 | en | THE EDEN CONTRACT
"Rayner's art works are spiritual maps that force the viewer to transcend the human plane.
Myth maker, storyteller, her art is imbued with the potent power of truth."
- Stuart Reid, Curator Mississauga Museum of Art
The art works were conceived during years of research and time spent with some of the finest minds in science, theology and philosophy. These art works are unlike any you have seen before. Like Ariadne's thread, we follow the theme of science and religion through works very different from each other, yet all hauntingly beautiful and so bright with original thought and metaphor, they are like the miner's lamp in a maze.
These art works have already proven their ability to walk between worlds...from Vatican symposium to a millennial conference in South Africa of the world's great cosmologists, from Stanford's Center for Advanced Studies, to high school outreach programs. The art works bring a new voice to the science/religion dialogue in a soulful symbiosis that transcends cultural and generational bias to engage and provide timeless levels of reality. | philosophy |
https://rachelrudich.com/embodied-musician/yoga-for-musicians/ | 2024-04-19T17:49:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817442.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419172411-20240419202411-00200.warc.gz | 0.936819 | 407 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__32381633 | en | My Yoga for Musicians classes are not too different from my basic yoga teaching philosophy. I teach yoga in a way that is available to any and all bodies. Wherever you are on your yoga path, no matter body size and shape, age, physical fitness or ableness, I teach awareness, acceptance, non-competitive, non-judgmental yoga. I work at a slow pace, paying special attention towards body parts in need of soothing, rehabilitation, and recovery. I use the breath as a guide and include meditation and deep relaxation in every class.
My classes integrate various branches of yoga, including Hatha Yoga Asanas (physical postures), Pranayama (breathing practices), and Dhyana (meditation). My background spans over 40 years of training and practice in Integral Yoga with Swami Satchidananda, Iyengar yoga, Yogafit, and Yoga Therapy. I hold the title of Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour training level (and at least 1000 hours of teaching experience: E-RYT500).
My Yoga for Musicians classes familiarize students with physical postures, breathing practices, and forms of meditation, in order to develop the ability to relax at will, to deepen the qualities of attention and concentration, and to increase physical and mental stamina in performance and practice settings. Issues of injury prevention and rehabilitation are discussed, and many choices of practice are always given as options. Students will be challenged but not strained.
Students in my Yoga for Musicians classes experience increased physical, mental, and emotional awareness even while under pressure. They increase their abilities to identify areas where they have a tendency to hold tension, and to release that tension. Over time they will develop physical stamina, and an increase in mental stamina through focused attention. All of these disciplines help students become more present musicians, improving their practice sessions and their performances.
To book a private remote yoga session, or to join an ongoing online class, please click here. | philosophy |
http://www.bostonartistsblog.com/2015/08/call-for-art-twenty-first-century-body.html | 2018-12-13T06:47:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376824525.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20181213054204-20181213075704-00165.warc.gz | 0.9093 | 422 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__146670604 | en | “The Twenty-first Century Body”
Venue: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
Prizes: $250 for first place, as well as other cash awards
Jurors: Nancy Burns, Joe Farbrook, Galen A. Johnson
No Entry Fee!
WPI is seeking submissions for a Juried Art Exhibition held in conjunction with the fortieth annual meeting of the International Merleau-Ponty Circle, an interdisciplinary conference on the theme “The Twenty-first Century Body: Thinking Merleau-Ponty In and Out of Time.” They intend an exhibition that collectively depicts what it is to be a body and embodied at the dawn of the twenty-first century while also holding together a diversity of mediums, subject-matters, levels of expertise, artistic technologies, degrees of realism and abstraction, temporalities, and perspectives. Such juxtapositions and multiplicities are encouraged by Merleau-Ponty’s work and speak to the contours and contradictions of life in our own time.
More information and submission guidelines can be found here:
Maurice Merleau-Ponty is a French philosopher who lived from 1908-1961. His theories begin in a desire to do justice to lived, embodied experience in all its ambiguity; our bodies are both objects for others and the locus of our own subjective perceptions, residues of past habits and creative orientations toward the future, radically individual and inescapably intertwined with other bodies and the movement of politics and history. Merleau-Ponty’s oeuvre is interdisciplinary in nature, maintaining that there are multiple ways to approach the same phenomenon and engaging debates across a diversity of fields including philosophy, psychology, biology, politics, literature, and aesthetics. His landmark essays “Cézanne’s Doubt” (1945) and “Eye and Mind” (1961) ground a radical aesthetic theory that builds on the complex relations between perception, bodily experience, and the work of art. | philosophy |
https://www.mightyduo.com/post/embracing-life-the-resilience-of-cancer-survivors | 2024-04-22T15:07:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818312.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422144517-20240422174517-00894.warc.gz | 0.946428 | 666 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__61309587 | en | Embracing Life: The Resilience of Cancer Survivors
Cancer. The very word carries a weight of fear, uncertainty, and despair. But within the dark abyss of this disease, there exists a beacon of hope - the cancer survivor. These individuals have faced the daunting journey of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, emerging on the other side with a renewed appreciation for life. Their stories are testaments to the human spirit's resilience, strength, and unwavering determination.
Every cancer survivor's journey is unique, marked by their own set of challenges, triumphs, and moments of despair. From the initial shock of diagnosis to the grueling rounds of treatment, each step is a battle fought with courage and resilience. Yet, amidst the pain and uncertainty, there is a glimmer of hope and belief that tomorrow holds the promise of a brighter day.
Treatment often brings its own set of physical and emotional hardships. The side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery can be debilitating, testing the limits of endurance. Yet, through it all, survivors persevere, drawing strength from within and from the unwavering support of loved ones.
But perhaps the most remarkable aspect of the cancer survivor's journey is not the battle itself, but what comes after - the journey of recovery and rediscovery. It is a time of reflection, of gratitude, and of embracing life with a newfound sense of purpose.
Cancer survivors are living testaments to the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. They have stared into the abyss of despair and emerged stronger on the other side. Their resilience is a beacon of hope for those still fighting their own battles, a reminder that no matter how dark the night may seem, dawn will always break.
But resilience is not born out of strength alone - it is forged in the crucible of adversity. Survivors often speak of the profound transformation they undergo during their journey, emerging with a deeper appreciation for life and a newfound sense of purpose. They become advocates for change, raising awareness about cancer prevention, funding research, and supporting fellow survivors in their own journeys.
For many cancer survivors, life after cancer is a second chance - a chance to live each day to the fullest, to cherish the moments spent with loved ones, and to pursue their dreams with renewed vigor. It is a journey marked by gratitude, resilience, and an unwavering determination to make each moment count.
But the road to recovery is not without its challenges. Survivors often grapple with the physical and emotional scars left behind by cancer, navigating a new normal that may look vastly different from their pre-diagnosis lives. Yet, amidst the challenges, there is a profound sense of gratitude for the gift of life and the opportunity to embrace each day with renewed purpose.
Cancer survivors are the embodiment of resilience, strength, and hope. Their journeys inspire us to face life's challenges with courage and determination, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. As we celebrate their triumphs and honor their resilience, let us also commit to supporting and uplifting those who continue to fight their own battles. For in their stories lies the promise of hope, healing, and the power of the human spirit to overcome even the greatest of adversities. | philosophy |
http://mypoliticalgrievances.blogspot.com/2016/07/charity.html | 2019-05-20T08:36:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232255837.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20190520081942-20190520103942-00396.warc.gz | 0.963598 | 1,274 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__6828814 | en | Most of us think that giving to charity is a good thing. At most we will criticises organised charities, stating that they do not really help people because the executives’ salaries are too high or they are simply run by paper-pushing bearcats. However, even this analysis presupposes that charity is a good thing but it is being blocked by organisation principles. We rarely question whether charitable giving is actually a virtue. This is a discussion about the evils of charity.
Before we begin, I suppose I better tell you what I think charity is. A charity is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) which provides a service to society. Examples include foodbanks, homeless shelters, and research organisation. They primarily operate using voluntary donations from the public that result from countless campaigning strategies, such as tipping ice cold water over your head, running a marathon etc. The most important aspect about charity is that giving time or money is not compulsory. This is in contrast to taxation, which is compulsory to pay and funds government run services, such as national health service and welfare system. So now that I have defined what charity is and isn’t, let us begin.
The first reason to dislike charity is because charitable giving promotes immoral behaviour.
As counterintuitive as it may seem, there is a lot of work on something called “moral licencing”. This is the effect in which doing something good now gives people licence to do bad later. While it is not the giving to charity per se that causes the immoral actions but it is feeling sanctimonious instead. Nonetheless, since charitable giving is intertwined with self-righteousness it is subject to the same criticism.
However, there is an alternative effect called moral cleansing. This effect occurs when you do something bad, it motivates you to do something good, like give to charity. Some could argue that charity serves a role of rehabilitating those who have already done wrong. While this is true, it is not necessary. There are better and more effective means of rehabilitation. Charity is not unique in changing those who have already perpetrated. Since it has the side effect of corrupting others, perhaps it is best avoided.
The second reason to dislike charity is that it is affected by the biases of individuals.
We all hold some unconscious biases and it should be said that these are helpful because they help speed up decision making. However, these biases have a dark side which include the ability to have an automatic dislike of black people, LGBT people, and women. If we lived by the charitable philosophy of giving £10 to a homeless person, it wouldn’t surprise me if a disproportionate amount of funding went to white straight men.
Some could argue one way to overcome this bias would be to have organised charities, which would then distribute services irrespective of race, gender, sexuality or religion. However, the problem with this model is that individuals are still deciding which organisations to fund. These biases will creep into organisations by overfunding those that disproportionately help straight white men and underfunding those charities used mainly by minorities. Nonetheless, this shows that individuals are biased, and the seeps into their charitable decision making.
The third reason to dislike charity is because it relies on an ineffective and unaccountable system of funding allocation.
The current funding mechanism is through the market. Individuals chose to give their money to some areas and not to others. The logic of the argument is when there is no need for the service, then it will not be funded. When there is a need, people will fund it. The market ensures that money goes where it is needed. Therefore, the market represents the aggregate of individual’s funding decisions. However, there have been cases in which a specific charity is overfunded and others which are clearly underfunded. If we are to rely entirely on logic of market economies, then this problem doesn’t exist. There is no such thing as over- or under-funding.
Since the market represents the aggregate of individuals, it makes it difficult to hold someone to account for their decisions that resulted in systemic failure. This is unlike the government, who receives taxation and therefore is able to distribute the funding proportionately. If a government fails, we can hold it to account so that it can adjust faulty funding arrangements. Therefore, charity relies on market economies, which is an ineffective and unaccountable means of funding allocation.
The fourth reason to dislike charity is because it goes against democracy.
In the recent referendum, Britain voted in favour of democracy so it is clearly something we value. Democracy is essentially majority rule. All individuals are given the same amount of influence, one vote, regardless whether they are an aristocrat or pauper. The market provides the allusion of democracy, because it gives the illusion of collective participation. Everyone can choose where to spend their money.
However, instead of being given one vote each, people’s ability to influence services depend on how much money they donate. Since we live in a society in which wealth and income is stratified, the affluent can have greater influence. If we rely on charities within society, then it is a plutocracy we live in and not a democracy.
Conclusion and Disclaimers.
Here I have presented a negative thesis. I have deconstructed charity without effectively presenting a viable alternative. Although providing services funded by taxation is an alternative approach that requires a positive thesis. I encourage readers to think about this. Instead of considering charitable giving as a virtue of individuals, we should consider a symptom of a failed state. Perhaps in the future, I will write this.
I suppose I need to end with a disclaimer. Charity is a means of funding essential services. Here I am not arguing for the abolition of the services. To say otherwise would be a perverse misunderstanding. Instead I present the idea for them to be funded in a different way, through taxation. We do this with some services, such as the NHS and welfare state.
In conclusion, if you want to promote moral behaviour, if you thinking funding allocation should be effective, unbiased against minorities, and accountable, and if you value democracy, then you can’t support charity. Charity is infused with the idea of sanctimony and free-markets, without any form of irony. | philosophy |
https://bikes.com.au/collections/orbea | 2023-11-29T13:10:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100081.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129105306-20231129135306-00139.warc.gz | 0.958706 | 352 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__294611690 | en | DESIGN YOUR RIDE
Every rider is unique. We all understand that different riders seeking similar bicycles do not always have the same bike in mind.
There are riders who take out their road bike seven days a week, and others who enjoy a simpler, relaxed weekend adventure. There are those who put our MTBs through the most impossible trail rides, and others who prefer to enjoy the freedom of the mountains in more relaxed terrain.
In the end, what’s important is that your Orbea is built just how you want it: choose graphics, gearing, cockpit and component options that best match how you want to ride.
In short, you can go as far as you want with the personalization of your Orbea – this philosophy is our commitment to deliver the exact bicycle you need, just as you’ve designed it.
Today, we want to present four people’s points of view on sport and how they understand and practice it. In Orbea, we have the arguments to adapt ourselves to all of them. And to you too.
In 1840 our forebearers, the Orbea Brothers, opened a small workshop in the heart of Basque Country in Eibar. With relentless work and ambition, the workshop grew to become the first factory in a city eventually dedicated to industry.
Over time, the factory became a leader amongst its peers, pioneering many innovative products and manufacturing procedures. Since that time we've maintained the innovative spirit of the Eibar factory, constantly adapting our products for our customers. When guns were no longer the business of Orbea, we used our innate knowledge of steel tubing to build bicycles of all types, from the premium to the most basic. | philosophy |
https://gemetc.com/products/natural-black-obsidian-mantra-pendant-six-word-carving-feng-shui-pendant-buddha-jewelry-for-men-and-women | 2018-08-18T08:46:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221213508.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20180818075745-20180818095745-00533.warc.gz | 0.841914 | 202 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__161478739 | en | The meaning of the six syllables, Sanskrit mantra is great and vast...
The first, Om symbolises the practitioner's impure body, speech, and mind. Also symbolises the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha.
The next four syllables state the path. Mani, meaning jewel, symbolises the factors of the method. The altruistic intention to become enlightened, compassion, and love.
The two syllables, Padme, meaning lotus, symbolise wisdom.
Purity is achieved by an indivisible unity of method and wisdom.
Its symbolised by the final syllable hum, which indicates indivisibility.
The six syllables: om mani Padme hum, mean that in dependence on the practice of a path.
It is an indivisible union of method and wisdom.
You can transform your impure body, speech, and mind into the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha. | philosophy |
https://www.bethesdagardensthornton.com/ | 2023-12-03T14:36:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100508.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203125921-20231203155921-00335.warc.gz | 0.935155 | 839 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__117680816 | en | At Bethesda Gardens Thornton Assisted Living and Memory Care, we are proud to give senior adults a comfortable place to call home in beautiful Thornton, CO. As a faith-based organization, we embrace a philosophy of selfless service. Part of that responsibility is to serve the social, spiritual and physical health of our seniors - making life’s next phase comfortable, active and, most of all, enjoyable.
We know our residents seek to have relationships and our faith-based approach allows the community leadership to place a premium on being relational, not transactional – being person centered, not corporate driven – being motivated by benevolence, not by profits. For us, the idea of person-centered service for our residents is a way of life.
Bethesda Gardens Thornton Assisted Living and Memory Care is committed to serving seniors who desire an enriching and fulfilling lifestyle. We believe meeting physical, spiritual and emotional needs is only part of our mission. We also provide our residents opportunities to foster a sense of community and connectedness in a stimulating and fun environment.
With over 60 years of serving seniors, our faith-based, non-profit model will ensure you are living with purpose, passion and fun.
Since 1959, we have operated under a simple guiding principle: that business and service go hand in hand. Our mission of business for benevolence means we realize that we are all connected and share common values. Since we believe that service can also be fun, we offer our residents the chance to serve our world by loving, giving and doing. For more detailed information about our parent company, visit Bethesda Senior Living Communities.
Maybe you’ve just starting thinking about retiring? Or maybe you are the son or daughter just noticing that Mom or Dad might be needing help. This is a great place to start! Here are a few senior living resources to get you on the right track!
What is the difference between Assisted Living and Memory Care? What exactly is Skilled Nursing? How do I know which level is the right level? These senior living resources and tools will help you understand the senior care terminology and your housing options!
Budget and pricing for senior housing is often a very important consideration when it comes time to make a move to a senior community. What other things should I be thinking about for myself or for my parents? These senior living tools, resources and pricing guides will be helpful in aiding your decision.
We offer spacious Studio Suite, Studio Deluxe, One Bedroom and Two Bedroom, Two Bath apartments Companion Suites to meet the unique preferences of each resident. Each apartment is equipped with individually controlled heating and air conditioning units and built-in emergency communication systems.
We provide our residents maximum autonomy within a safe and intimate atmosphere. Licensed Nurse supervision, medication aides and friendly support team members ensure residents get the personal attention and care they need.
We’re committed to offering affordable assisted living and memory care in Thornton, Colorado. Being a not-for-profit community means our investment is in our residents and our team, and we are here to serve you.
We embrace the model of selfless service for our residents. To us, "faith-based" is more than our spiritual foundation, it is a way of life-a humble approach and a commitment to serving our residents above all else. We welcome everyone into our community.
Tucked into the brand new Bramming Farms neighborhood off East 128th Avenue in Thornton, we are just minutes from shopping, parks, and medical services along Colorado Boulevard. With easy access to Interstate 25 and E-470, we’re quickly accessible from Westminster, Northglenn, and North Denver suburbs.
Our residents forge new friendships in our intimate community through painting and volunteer opportunities, ice cream socials and fitness classes, cultural outings and more. Additionally, our team is always here for our residents, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
From our spacious apartments to the peaceful grounds and sun-soaked common areas, Bethesda Gardens Thornton strikes the perfect balance between privacy and never feeling alone. Our community is designed with safety and comfort in mind. | philosophy |
https://interparestrustai.org/terminology/citations/784 | 2021-11-28T08:29:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358480.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20211128073830-20211128103830-00504.warc.gz | 0.94885 | 361 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__166179123 | en | Oxford Dictionaries 2016 (†784)"Word of the Year 2016 is . . . ," Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year (Oxford Dictionaries, 2016).
- post-truth : The Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year 2016 is post-truth – an adjective defined as ‘relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief’. (†2002)
- post-truth : The compound word post-truth exemplifies an expansion in the meaning of the prefix post- that has become increasingly prominent in recent years. Rather than simply referring to the time after a specified situation or event – as in post-war or post-match – the prefix in post-truth has a meaning more like ‘belonging to a time in which the specified concept has become unimportant or irrelevant’. This nuance seems to have originated in the mid-20th century, in formations such as post-national (1945) and post-racial (1971). ¶ Post-truth seems to have been first used in this meaning in a 1992 essay by the late Serbian-American playwright Steve Tesich in The Nation magazine. Reflecting on the Iran-Contra scandal and the Persian Gulf War, Tesich lamented that ‘we, as a free people, have freely decided that we want to live in some post-truth world’. There is evidence of the phrase ‘post-truth’ being used before Tesich’s article, but apparently with the transparent meaning ‘after the truth was known’, and not with the new implication that truth itself has become irrelevant. (†2003) | philosophy |
https://thelorette.com/2019/11/26/i-believe-in-positivity-says-former-beauty-queen/ | 2020-02-20T17:47:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145260.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20200220162309-20200220192309-00504.warc.gz | 0.97612 | 259 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__39782442 | en | Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as the proverb says. But for Mrs. India 2017, beauty derives from having a pure soul and being positive in life.
Being positive makes you feel and look beautiful throughout the day, said Ankita Saroha in an interview with The Lorette Magazine.
“Being beautiful is accepting positive people and positive things in your life. “Accepting, respecting, and loving yourself the way you are is being beautiful,” she explained.
Asked about how she maintains her beauty and keeping fate, she said: “I maintain myself with healthy eating habits and practicing yoga.
“I always drink warm water and advises everyone to drink the same throughout the day as it keeps you hydrated and helps improve metabolism. I follow natural ways to keep myself fit and healthy.”
Every woman with a pure soul is beautiful. People accomplish things in life by fighting with different struggles. Every woman has her own struggles in her life, but she can still accomplish things.
This is the beauty and strength within her that lead her to achieve great things.
Ankita is an engineer and a successful businesswoman. She is also the founder and director of “Mrs. India International Queen.” | philosophy |
https://urbandesignforum.org/review/a-more-mindful-airport/ | 2021-09-16T15:51:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780053657.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20210916145123-20210916175123-00275.warc.gz | 0.919138 | 187 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__29159180 | en | A More Mindful Airport
Lord Norman Foster envisions airports designed for more a human and relaxing experience.
“Airports are deep and not very permeable. They rely on a blind man’s bluff to guide you. But what if you could see the scenery outside? In an ideal airport, you move through it seamlessly—it’s navigable, and it’s intuitive.”
“There’s nothing more disconcerting than this feeling of helplessness, of being lost in a maze. It might be one thing to be lost in a maze on the grounds of a country house for pleasure, but if you’re lost in an airport and looking at your watch and searching for your departure gate, that disorientation is disturbing. It’s not an accident that it’s used as a form of torture in its more extreme cases.” | philosophy |
https://tomgoldenspeaks.com/category/investigative-tips/ | 2020-03-29T10:57:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370494331.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20200329105248-20200329135248-00075.warc.gz | 0.96135 | 133 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__163300847 | en | We Need to Change Our View of Trust
—We need to do it now and we need to do it on a permanent basis—
In the time it takes you to read this article I want to change your view of trust. Why? In the hundreds of investigations that I have done, in many different countries and cultures, I can say without hesitation and unequivocally that misplaced trust, and the basis upon which it is given, is the single most significant reason why more financial fraud does not get detected on a more timely basis. Change your view of trust and you will become much better at performing your control and audit responsibilities. It’s really that simple. | philosophy |
http://pptlab.com/ppt/Business-Framework-Moral-Purpose-32 | 2023-06-06T06:12:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224652235.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606045924-20230606075924-00559.warc.gz | 0.925968 | 1,052 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__227450706 | en | Business Framework: Moral Purpose
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What is Moral Purpose?
In an article regarding moral purpose from Nikos Mourkogiannis, he describes four main ideals of leadership. These can be used for inspiring and leading an organization toward a long-term competitive advantage. According to Mourkogiannis in Strategy+Business, Issue 41, Winter 2005, a moral purpose is a value that, when it is articulated, appeals to the innate sense which is held by some individuals of what is right and what is worthwhile. Great leaders have learned how they can use moral purpose to allow them to inspire and lead their organization toward achieving long-term competitive advantage.
Mourkogiannis distinguishes four categories of moral purpose which are most successful and influential in today's business, with four corresponding ideals of leadership:
- Discovery. Here the type of morality is "the new". The moral basis for actions is "I have freely chosen it". The philosophical background for this value was provided by the Danish Philosopher Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855). Typical examples include innovative, technological companies such as IBM, Sony, Intel and Virgin.
- Excellence. Here the type of morality is "the good". The moral basis for actions is it constitutes fulfillment. The philosophical background for this value was provided by the Ancient Greek Philosopher Aristotle (384 B.C. - 322 B.C.). Typical examples include professional and creative companies such as Berkshire Hathaway, The Economist, Apple and BMW. Compare: Clarkson Principles, Seven Signs Of Ethical Collapse
- Altruism. Here the type of morality is "the helpful". The moral basis for actions is it increases happiness. The philosophical background for this value was provided by the Scottish Philosopher David Hume (1711-1776). Typical example organizations include many political movements, charities and also Wal-Mart, Marriott, and the Body Shop.
- Heroism. Here the type of morality is "the effective". The moral basis for actions is it demonstrates achievement. The philosophical background for this value was provided by the German Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900). Typical examples include ambitious and daring companies such as S.G. Warburg, Microsoft, Ford, and Exxon Mobil. Compare: Strategic Intent
Each moral purpose, in its own way, compels the people who work in that organization to rewrite the rules of their industry's game and generate unprecedented results. It should resonate with the sensibility of customers, employees, and other constituents. Origin of the Moral Purpose tool
The four moral purposes are based on the philosophy traditions as mentioned above. Usage of the Moral Purpose framework
Strengths of Moral Purpose thinking
- It contributes to employee morale by establishing a feeling of community and common meaning which is grounded in mutual respect.
- It fosters innovation by sensitizing people to market conditions and opportunities.
- It counters risk-aversion in large companies. People are stimulated to search for solutions within the framework of the chosen moral purpose.
- It provides a unifying theme that allows people to understand and facilitate the complex fit between the organization and its actions, assets and strategy.
- Company leaders must manage and align the moral purpose with the strategy. The nature of the moral purpose should help the company to advance in its environment.
Limitations of the Moral Purpose categories
- As stated above, a moral purpose contributes to employee morale, fosters innovation, counters risk-aversion and it provides a unifying strategic theme.
- Also: moral purpose is where the big money is made. Outstanding long-term results can be achieved.
- It reveals the underlying human dynamics of a firm, which are very important to employee motivation and behavior.
- Strong and lasting communication message, especially for CEOs.
- Strong basis for achieving strategic breakthroughs.
Assumptions of the Moral Purpose theory
- There are a number of other moral ideas besides the main four which are described by Mourkogiannis. These include the belief in equality and universal justice, religious morality, obedience to authority and precedent, and patriotism.
- However these other ideas do not in themselves inspire employees in ways that would make these concepts useful as moral purposes for most competitive firms.
- Other moral purposes may become a dominant model over time or when circumstances change. Compare: Spiral Dynamics, Contingency Theory
- The framework of Mourkogiannis is clearly a realistic and a Instrumental Approach to corporate purpose.
- Effective corporate strategy starts by identifying what moral purpose is closest to the company's strategic intent.
- The true business leader's significant role is to be in touch with, and to act on, the moral currents that influence his or her colleagues.
- If a company's corporate purpose is X, its strategy can not be Y. It will not work and it might even be harmful.
Source: Nikos Mourkogiannis - To be announced
These presentations are next in line to be developed. | philosophy |
https://generationtogeneration.org/can-you-imagine-an-elder-superhero/ | 2022-07-03T00:10:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104205534.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20220702222819-20220703012819-00189.warc.gz | 0.955049 | 362 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__229540199 | en | By Stefanie Weiss
When two titans — both long-time leaders of the longevity revolution — meet for a cup of coffee, what do they talk about?
Over the course of an hour last month, Ken Dychtwald, founder and CEO of Age Wave, interviewed Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Encore.org, on the upcoming publication of Freedman’s new book, How to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations.
They talked about time, a father’s wisdom, the meaning of longer lives, the need to connect with younger generations — and superheroes.
“Can you imagine an elder superhero?” Ken asked Marc. “And if so, what capabilities would they have more of?”
Here’s Marc’s answer.
Ken’s interview with Marc is one in a series of conversations Ken has had with thought leaders in aging, beginning in 1978 with his interview of Maggie Kuhn, founder of the Gray Panthers. Over the past 35 years, Ken has written 16 books on age-related issues, including his most recent, A New Purpose: Redefining Money, Family, Work, Retirement, and Success.
Check out a handful of other, short video clips — and the full interview between Ken and Marc — here. The titans are talking — go ahead, be a fly on the wall!
“No more extensions. No more deferring into the future. The world needs us. It needs its elders, and we have to come forward and give what we can to a future that we won’t ever see but that we’re connected to nonetheless.”
–Marc Freedman, author of How to Live Forever | philosophy |
http://www.transformyourhealth.com/christine/spirit.htm | 2018-02-23T00:38:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891814300.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20180222235935-20180223015935-00057.warc.gz | 0.956067 | 1,197 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__85643079 | en | Spiritual Healing and Transformation
Levels of Cleansing
I have discovered that there are many levels of cleansing that can happen during the internal cleanse and detoxification process. The
releasing of toxins and the healing of the physical body are the most obvious levels of cleansing. Many of my cleanse customers and I have experienced healing on the
emotional, mental, and spiritual levels as well.
During my first 40-day cleanse program, I re-experienced many old memories, feelings, and sensations. Sometimes it was a passing
thought, other times it was a memory with a feeling attached. I even experienced sensations and vague memories of my tonsillectomy at 10 years old. Some of these
experiences were pleasant and some were not. I perceived these experiences to be repressed and stored at a cellular level in my body.
As I cleansed my physical body, I also seemed to cleanse my mind, emotions, and entire being simultaneously. I felt lighter as the
cleanse process went on. My energy increased, my attitude became more positive, and my self-image improved. I let go of a lot of old emotional "stuff" that
I no longer needed. It felt like a purging of my mind, body, emotions, and entire being. I call this "spiritual healing and transformation" because it
includes the entire being, not just the physical body.
Growing up as the oldest of 5 children in a very dysfunctional family environment, I was not allowed to express any dissension, pain,
anger, or frustration. I was taught, by example, to stuff these feelings down, by covering them with "comfort foods" (foods that tend to alter moods, such
as sugar, chocolate, caffeine, pastries, ice cream, etc.). As I started letting go of my attachment to these comfort foods during my cleanse process, old memories,
sensations, and feelings began to emerge into my consciousness - experiences that I perceived as having been stuffed down with comfort foods years before. I allowed
these suppressed experiences to surface. I fully experienced them, resulting in healing, release, completion, and a feeling of freedom.
Since my first cleanse, I have continued to do a great deal of cleansing, releasing, and healing on all levels of my being. I have
found this process to be truly transforming. I feel better than ever before about myself and others. I am finding peace, joy, love, and even ecstasy inside myself. I
believe these qualities are our natural state and we only need to uncover ourselves from all the layers of "stuff" to find our true, harmonious, and loving
nature. I see it as sort of a treasure hunt inside ourselves. I believe the most valuable treasures are all buried within.
You are also invited to read Christine's account of "An Encounter with Angels - The Light Beings."
Christine's remarkable encounter with angels in Mount Shasta, CA in the fall of 1987.
I recommend the following intensive seminars to assist you with the mental, emotional, and spiritual levels of cleansing and
healing. I have participated in these powerfully healing intensive programs and found them to be truly transformative!
The Amanae Foundation: Amanae is a
hands-on, emotional release, bodywork which opens "doorways" that have been closed by deeply held fear, anger and trauma. Amanae is a journey that takes
us back to remembrance and direct experience of the self. The process is about removing barriers from our cellular body and receiving our light and remembering who
we really are. There are doorways throughout the body that when opened allow us to access our own light. Once we can access our own light, healing takes place
within. Amanae works very much with the heart center. There are many barriers in our hearts and while there are barriers here one cannot receive one's own light or
give out in a true form. In Amanae there are certain areas that relate to certain emotions. There are blocked areas in the body that keep us from the experience and
remembrance of our divine selves. This work returns us to our natural state as free will beings.
Frequencies of Brilliance Certification Program and Private
The Frequencies of Brilliance 12-Day Certification Program (private
sessions also available) is a new level of the multi-dimensional Amanae energy work. This work was founded by Christine Day, along with the original Amanae
multi-dimensional bodywork. It in no way replaces the original Amanae work; but it is the next level of teaching and healing. The Frequencies of Brilliance process
opens you up to receiving birthing frequencies of Remembrance that activate all cells throughout the body, awakening new areas of the brain, completing DNA
re-patterning, and emerging into a new truth and frequency of reality. This process changes the frequencies of the body and prepares us for the transition to higher
dimensions of consciousness.
The work is done on the physical body or just above the body, through a series of doorways that hold the purest frequencies of remembrance of
Truth. This process allows us to bypass the illusion of the 3rd dimensional reality, allowing us to directly experience the True Light that is here for
us to live and be. Awakening occurs on a physical and spiritual level, within your body and within your world. An incredible part of the work involves activating
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Film Review: Hare Krishna! the Mantra, the Movement and the Swami Who Started it All
4.5 out of 5 Stars
A handful of critics have panned Hare Krishna! for being no more than a marketing tool for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness [ISKCON], otherwise known as The Hare Krishna Movement.
And one may argue that its glaring fault is that it fails to examine the problems the movement has faced since its founder, AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, left his physical body in late 1977. Problems like successor gurus, splinter groups, child protection failures, and policies on gender and sexual orientation issues, among others.
The film was written and directed by filmmakers John and Jean Griesser, devotees within ISKCON known as Yadubara das and Vishakha devi dasi, so one may further criticize that the movie is naturally biased as well.
Having said all of that, I think it is unfair to criticize the film or give it a poor rating on these basis, as Rotten Tomatoes so far has given it (17-percent approval by critics). Rotten Tomatoes, however, gives a film a 90-percent approval rating by the public and IMBD.com currently gives it a 10 out of 10 based on 82 ratings.
While the movement has experienced its fair share of growing pains since its incorporation 50 years ago, a 90-minute film can hardly capture its full story, and this film never really claims as much.
As a result, the movie concentrates on what its title implies: the personal struggles and accomplishments of Srila Prabhupada, and how the movement, from an historical perspective, has gained a foothold throughout the world in a relatively short period of time. Now the chanting of “Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare” is a household mantra to many.
Moreover, documentaries are often inaccurate when those who were not involved in its history make them, just as much as documentaries may seem bias when made by those who were directly involved in its happenings.
So, in either case, one must make a mental adjustment when watching a documentary that falls into either category. It is something akin to reading an autobiography compared to a biography that is unauthorized, so to speak. They both have something to offer. But if you expect one, while watching or reading another, then you might feel duped.
If one sees this movie for what it is (and is advertised) – the story of the swami who started the Hare Krishna Movement against all odds – then it is an amazing account of spiritual purity, power and accomplishment. The non-devotee, however much he or she may or may not be turned off by Hare Krishna people, has to acknowledge there was certainly something that attracted its followers of the late sixties and early seventies. This film more than aptly shows what that was, or who it was – Srila Prabhupada.
This film is therefore more the biopic of Srila Prabhupada. The story of where he came from, how he was qualified, his earnest, humble and determined efforts, the obstacles he encountered, and his ultimate successes, which are in scope so large and at an age in life so late, that they objectively bewilder the human mind.
From Srila Prabhupada’s upbringing, to meeting his spiritual master and taking his instructions to heart to spread consciousness of Krishna throughout the West, the film successfully sets the tone of his preparation for being the founder and leader of the Hare Krishna Movement.
Hare Krishna! then again delivers by poignantly depicting his coming to America, and then establishing the Hare Krishna Movement from New York to San Francisco to Montreal to London, back to India and all to over the world (including behind the iron curtain). Without a doubt, this film documents well the Hare Krishna explosion of the late sixties and early seventies.
It also delves satisfyingly into Srila Prabhupada and his disciples influencing such iconic figures of the time like Allen Ginsberg, the Grateful Dead and the Beatles. A good chunk of the documentary is devoted to George Harrison’s role and participation in helping the movement take off in England and his spreading the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra all over the world with his music – as well as the special relationship Harrison had with the Krishna devotees and Srila Prabhupada.
It boggled the mind of Harrison and many prominent religious scholars how a man of 70 could leave a comfortable existence within an ancient culture in India, to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a cargo ship, endure heart attacks along the way, arrive in America with no money and somehow survive a winter alone in New York City, what to speak of thrive there, and start a worldwide movement while writing 100 books, many of them very large, and opening over 100 Krishna conscious temples, restaurants and farm communities worldwide – and all while circling the globe 12 times in about as many years.
Perhaps the greatest strength of the film, besides its subject matter, is the rare footage it uses to piece together its story. That and many of the movement’s longstanding disciples, who have been with the organization throughout its history, give the film a genuine feel of authenticity.
The film successfully conveys the obvious fact that Srila Prabhupada was a spiritually inspired holy man from a rich spiritual tradition from India, who was divinely empowered to carry an ancient but timeless and relevant spiritual message to the America of the sixties, but a message that was meant for all people of all times and that transcended nationality, gender, race, ethnicity, religion and even species.
Considering it won the Jury Award for Best Picture at the Illuminate Film Festival in Sedona demonstrates how Hare Krishna! resonates with spiritually inclined people. In fact, even LA Times critic, Michael Rechtshaffen, who cited the fact the film has no on-screen detractors, save and except a segment about the deprogramming crisis of the ’70s and ’80s, wrote, “Still, and it may just be the lighting, there’s no denying that the swami’s original American disciples, shown a half-century later and 40 years after the death of their leader, all seem to possess a palpable inner glow.”
What strikes me most about this film is that it captured Srila Prabhupada’s authentic humility in a way I have never seen before. As George Harrison once said, although he was a great scholar, he had absolutely no airs about him. He treated everyone like a dear friend, and said he was the servant of the servant of the servant of Krishna or God.Share on social media | philosophy |
https://psychosynthesiscambridge.com/ | 2021-01-28T05:12:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704835901.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20210128040619-20210128070619-00180.warc.gz | 0.952167 | 223 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__87152532 | en | There can be times in our lives when life feels tough or we feel that we have lost direction. We may struggle in our relationships, be going through a difficult time or perhaps sense that the past continues to haunt us and we feel we have lost our own sense of who we are. There may be times when we feel overwhelmed by a lack of confidence and a sense of being stuck, when we wonder how to access our creativity to give expression to love, beauty and joy in our lives.
Talking helps. I am an experienced counsellor based in Cambridgeshire working one to one with individuals and offering both short term and long term therapy. I will support you to talk through what is troubling you and listen with compassion and without judgement to what you bring. I will help you to make sense of your experience and also explore what might be going on at a deeper level to bring understanding and help you find a sense of inner peace.
We shall not cease from exploration
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https://conferences.ted.com/TEDGlobal2009/program/ | 2017-04-25T18:33:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120844.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00139-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.910581 | 478 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__69714400 | en | When we look around us, there are things we can observe: Buildings. People. Nature. And then there are things that run unseen through our lives. These hidden forces -- social conventions, biological links, cultural frameworks, coded meanings -- are the connective tissue that binds societies together, the engines that propel organizations and individuals forward. When illuminated, they offer vital insights into our relationships with one another and our world.
These are some of our questions, as we delve into the world of the unseen:
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- TED University: The hugely popular, pre-conference sessions (Tuesday 21 July) where attendees share their areas of expertise, from "How men create their spaces" to "Why companies should give away shares."
- Optional pre-conference activities (Monday 20 July), including carefully curated TED-only tours of Oxford landmarks and other UK sites, like Bletchley Park
- Immersive evening events at Oxford's most intriguing spots
- A farewell picnic and traditional punting on the River Cherwell.
- Art exhibits, tech demos, and other on-site experiences
- Intense conversation breaks, where attendees and speakers delve into the ideas introduced on stage
- Designed spaces where you can choose to watch the conference in a more informal setting
- The famous TED Gift Bag, free to all attendees and filled with complimentary goodies
- Online tools for connecting with other attendees | philosophy |
http://nightingalecounsellingconsultancy.co.uk/the-process-of-grieving/ | 2022-08-10T12:14:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571153.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810100712-20220810130712-00322.warc.gz | 0.965879 | 579 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__149464075 | en | Losing a loved one can be one of the hardest things to cope with. The feelings that arise when we experience a difficult loss can be so overwhelming, so scary and sad, that people often think they will never go away.
So it is important to remember, when we feel at our worst, that grieving is a natural process. It is a process not a permanent state of being. It’s not just about coping with loss, it’s also about coping with change and the many difficulties that may come with it. Grief is part of the process of letting go and it takes time. It can be a different experience for everyone and there is no right or wrong way to deal with it. We all go through it at our own pace, working on our own pain in our own way.
The Grieving Process
There are some theories that break up grief into stages or tasks, but you should remember that we don’t all go through them in the same order. We might skip some. Grieving is not a straightforward process. It has ups and downs, and if I have to use a metaphor, I will say grief is less like a staircase and more like a rollercoaster.
Often a sense of shock or denial is the first reaction to the bereavement. This sometimes is quickly replaced by anger. Anger towards the person we have just lost for abandoning us or towards the universe for being so unfair. Sometimes in this order and sometimes not, we may experience the bargaining stage where we might start thinking of all the “what ifs”. That can make us very depressed and when that happens we shouldn’t be afraid of the pain. Allowing ourselves to feel those feelings, accepting them, and working through them, helps us to heal. Acceptance is the last stage but we might come in and out of it for a while until we really get there.
We might go through all the stages or just some of them, we might go forward and then back again and that is all normal. We might even have some really good days along the way filled with hope and laughter and other so very dark ones filled with tears and disappear. This is how the process of grieving works. With time, patience, and compassion we grow around our grief and we find our balance again. Healing may sometimes feel disloyal or as if we are giving up on our loved ones, but it is really not that. The relationship we had, the person we have lost, the memories we had together, will always live within us and be part of who we are. Healing will just help us live with that in peace.
If you need someone to talk to…
If you need to talk about the loss of a loved one, call us on 0141 353 9373 or use the form on our Contact Page. | philosophy |
https://djedimaaur.wordpress.com/2009/01/04/jedi/ | 2019-07-24T05:33:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195530385.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20190724041048-20190724063048-00501.warc.gz | 0.949803 | 160 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__11529616 | en | The Jedi Creed
I Believe in The Living Force Of Creation;
I am a Jedi, an instrument of peace;
Where there is hatred I shall bring love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
I am a Jedi.
I shall never seek so much to be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive;
In pardoning that we are pardoned;
And in dying that we are born to eternal life.
The Living Force Of Creation is always with me; I am a Jedi. | philosophy |
https://theveganvibestore.com/products/ethics-over-ego-vegan-mens-tee | 2018-09-18T21:20:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267155702.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20180918205149-20180918225149-00414.warc.gz | 0.92785 | 326 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__196698922 | en | Ethics Over Ego | Vegan Mens Tee
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https://www.checkalt.com/about-us | 2023-12-04T02:57:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100523.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204020432-20231204050432-00322.warc.gz | 0.940494 | 195 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__31480248 | en | Our Core Values
We Are Disruptors
Inquisitive by nature, we challenge “business as usual” in our industry and continuously look for opportunities to innovate beyond the status quo because we believe that the best technology tilts the playing field in your favor.
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How we deliver a message is just as important as the message itself, which is why we are passionate about sharing knowledge within the company, with our clients, and with our industry.
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Each day we ask ourselves, what can we do to make our customers' and their customers' lives easier?
We Are Team Players
Regardless of department or position within the company, each employee uses his or her voice to hold CheckAlt accountable in meeting the needs of our clients. | philosophy |
https://www.ishtarabody.com/our-method | 2024-02-21T05:43:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473370.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221034447-20240221064447-00149.warc.gz | 0.966379 | 556 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__23081543 | en | Ishtara- The Path of the Body
The Body Alchemy Course returns you to the power of your body and gives you everything you need to start a personal practice that is free. Ishtara is a path to discover the soul of your body and become who you are created to be.
Return to your body and you return to yourself because your body is the lived experience of who you are.
There was a time when the body was the path and both nature and the body were revered. The body was a path of healing. The body was a way of creating. And the body was the path to becoming. In those times, the body was seen as a sacred being and the source of everything - life, love, power, and creation.
Your body is life and there is no life without the body. Your body is everything you love about being alive -from the pleasure of a first kiss, to the deliciousness of your favorite meal, the sweet smell of blossoms in Spring, the melt of a warm embrace, the beauty of a sunset, and the the love you feel in your heart.
Your body is love. Your body lives to serve you and give to you for your entire life. Your body may not always look or feel the way we want. Yet every day your body delights you with the pleasures of your senses and gives you the gift of your life.
And your body is so much more. So much is waiting for you in your body. I invite you to choose your body as your path and discover a path of healing, creating, and becoming that is beyond your wildest dreams.
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We live in a world that separates us from our body and looks to the brain as the primary way to learn and to heal. But your brain is only one part of an entire system of your body. And more importantly, over 30 years of somatic research and studies is finding that the body is the way to heal the emotions and memories stored in your body.
Body Alchemy is a way to heal the emotions of your past in your body through movement. Body Alchemy is a two part practice that releases the emotion that is stored in the body and rewires you patterns of being and relating that come from your past. The result is you feel better and show up more powerfully in your relationships and your life. | philosophy |
https://birdsonthebat.org/showthread.php?s=9aef0019e5828061136b415e2f915629&p=994282 | 2021-11-28T05:12:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358469.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20211128043743-20211128073743-00034.warc.gz | 0.967715 | 261 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__140230492 | en | Originally Posted by IndianaMike
Something to be looked into. We are on a shared server. Sometimes neighbors draw more that their fair share of the resources.
Definitely a wrench in the gears somewhere.
The fundamental attitude of true individualism is one of humility toward the processes by which mankind has achieved things which have not been designed or understood by any individual and are indeed greater than individual minds. The great question at this moment is whether man’s mind will be allowed to continue to grow as part of this process or whether human reason is to place itself in chains of its own making. What individualism teaches us is that society is greater than the individual only in so far as it is free. In so far as it is controlled or directed, it is limited to the powers of the individual minds which control or direct it. If the presumption of the modern mind, which will not respect anything that is not consciously controlled by individual reason, does not learn in time where to stop, we may, as Edmund Burke warned us, “be well assured that everything about us will dwindle by degrees, until at length our concerns are shrunk to the dimensions of our minds.” | philosophy |
https://maleforce.wordpress.com/2011/08/15/are-you-proud-to-be-gay-2/ | 2019-08-18T12:04:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027313803.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20190818104019-20190818130019-00301.warc.gz | 0.97789 | 1,004 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__191092821 | en | It’s a very wide and open question, but something that we here at Gay Chat Towers would be interested to hear about.
For me personally, I love being gay. I am an out and proud man, I love my boyfriend and openly show him affection when we’re out in public with no fear or trepidation. But, I realise I am living in London which is known to be more tolerant than most cities. I also have a good network of friends who accept me for who I am without question. I live in a protected, gay bubble where the heterosexual community poses no threat to my lifestyle or whom I love.
Londonis very different from Yorkshire where I grew up, holding hands with a person of the same sex in public could cause quite a lot of animosity and even violence from fellow residents. I find that lack of education; knowledge and exposure are key factors to homophobia. Think about how most parents react when we first come out as being gay. For mine, there were tears, tantrums, arguments and hurtful things said and done. But as time goes on, they saw that this is who I am. I am still their son and what does it matter who and of what sex I fall in love with?
But then I read stories of people in countries where being gay is punishable by death or lifetime imprisonment; people who fear to walk out of their own home in case they are attacked and tortured. Countries where government officials and religious bodies tell the populous that being gay is a choice and it is wrong. How can being gay truly be a choice? Would anyone choose a life of persecution, the loss of friends and family and fear of the world outside because of who they are? No one would put themselves through that if they could help it. Being gay was hard enough for me growing up in Yorkshire, so I can’t imagine just how bad it is in places like Uganda and some major Muslim countries. If being gay really was a choice, there would be no gay people living in those places at all.
But what about you? Where do you live and how has being gay affected your day-to-day life? I imagine the residents of San Francisco are only too happy to welcome another gay person into their protective care; but what about people who live inmiddle Americaand the deep south? From what I have read, these places still have low tolerance from what they consider “the norm”. Were you forced into a heterosexual union or even been sent to one of the clinics that say they can “cure” homosexuality? Maybe you have been fighting who you really are and have only just come out or are you still in the closet?
We all must face challenges in life and sometimes they can feel too hard to bear. We find a brick wall in front of us with no way of scaling it to get over to the other side. But there is more than one way to get over such obstacles. Most of the people on Maleforce will have gone through similar situations and had to face the wall. Just speak to them and ask. I’m sure most will have a story to tell. A lot of people will have pushed and shoved, knocked through the bricks one by one and fought their way to the other side. For me, I had my friends to help me through it and their faith in me gave me the strength I needed. And then there are the few people who don’t have the support of their peers, don’t have the tools to get through the wall and feel trapped in a place they don’t belong in. It is to those people who I say there is always hope and help out there. For the fortunate ones who don’t live in repressive countries where the internet is monitored and blocked, find a local support centre and speak to someone there. These are always confidential and can help with getting your life back on track and give you the tools to break down that wall.
Always try and remember that if you are gay, this can’t be changed – and why should it? You are a loving human being with the same rights as everyone else on this planet. And as terrible and futile as life can feel at times, remember that there is nothing wrong with you, the only wrong in this instance are certain people’s misguided views on homosexuality. This is changing rapidly and I honestly believe that in time, prejudice will be a thing of the past. Try and keep that in mind. They are the ones we should pity, as they are a dying breed whose beliefs are so wrong they are now being exposed for the evil bigots they truly are. Let that thought to spur you on, find people who can help you grow and get past a stage in your life that is being repressed by the smaller man.
I am a gay man and wouldn’t change it for the world. | philosophy |
https://www.tccschool.com/academics/ | 2024-03-01T12:19:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475238.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301093751-20240301123751-00842.warc.gz | 0.961266 | 764 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__159455470 | en | Our primary role is to provide a solid education that will form a foundation of knowledge for lifelong learning.
Our philosophy of education centers around four main components:
A Biblical Foundation and Worldview
The Bible serves as the basis for our educational endeavor, offers a solid foundation for our learning, and provides guidance for the spiritual development of our students.
The inspired Word of God also gives a definitive reason as to why a Christian school is important. God reveals His existence and power through creation. In his Word, God further reveals all that we need to know for our salvation and righteous living. Throughout the educational process, we seek to integrate the two forms of revelation—the Word of God and his creation—and weave them into a meaningful and life-changing whole. All subject matter, then, should be taught and viewed through the spectacles of scripture.
Our school seal depicts the importance of standing on God's word for the foundation of our learning and living.
“Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105
High Quality Academics
High quality academics drive student learning, and we want students to benefit from the best methods and tools available. Our experienced and dedicated teachers work each day to design learning experiences that best meet the needs of students.
TCCS offers an academically strong core curriculum along with a variety of co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities including music, art, clubs, and sports to help students explore and develop the full spectrum of their unique, God-given gifts and talents. We develop leadership opportunities in the classroom, through group work, and in various activities throughout the year. We provide a variety of opportunities for hands-on learning through field trips and enrichment days.
The Lamp of Knowledge in our school seal depicts this second component. The lamp is a symbol of higher education. We are called to excellence in learning because that is what God expects of us. When we equip our students with a knowledge and understanding of God's created world, they will be able to shine God's light to others and serve in their homes, in their communities, and in the world.
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” Proverbs 2:6
A Whole-Child Focus
We view children as “whole persons” and seek to support, encourage, and nudge them academically, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. A whole child education prioritizes the full scope of a child’s developmental needs to ensure that every child reaches their fullest potential. A whole child approach understands that students' education and life outcomes are dependent upon their access to safe and welcoming learning environments and rich learning experiences in and out of school.
Our qualified and supportive teachers provide this nurturing environment. The academic curriculum, in combination with the many co-curricular and extra-curricular offerings at TCCS, exists to provide those rich and varied learning experiences.
An Educational Partnership
The home, church, and school must support and encourage one another as partners in Christian education. While the school focuses on education, we also complement and share in the responsibility of Christian parents to cultivate and develop a love for and knowledge of God and his world in each of our students.
"These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:6,7
“Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 | philosophy |
http://urcainstitute.org/es/front-page-urca-3/ | 2019-08-18T15:41:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027313936.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20190818145013-20190818171013-00421.warc.gz | 0.957721 | 303 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__150464955 | en | A commons arises whenever a given community decides that it wishes to manage a resource in a collective manner, with a special regard for equitable access, use and sustainability.--David Bollier
That genuine moment, that “real” connection, is no small thing.... It is hard to find those moments in our culture because we think we know so much about each other.
No começo é a relação. -- Martin Buber
On the one hand are such great sweeps of time that individual human events seem insignificant; on the other is such a brief present that it is gone before we know it. Between these extremes there lies a medium range of time which is neither too long nor too short for immediate comprehension, and which has an organic quality that gives it relevance for the present moment. This medium range is the 200-year present. That present begins 100 years ago today, on the day of birth of those among us who are centenarians. It's other boundary is the hundredth birthday of the babies born today. We are linked with both boundaries of this moment by the people among us whose life began or will end five generations each way in time. It is our space, one that we can move around in directly in our own lives and indirectly by touching the lives of the young and old around us. — Elise Boulding, Building a Global Civic Culture, 1990.
“We’re more and more into communications and less and less into communication.” | philosophy |
https://weven.co.uk/callum-partridge/ | 2022-08-14T06:45:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571996.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814052950-20220814082950-00586.warc.gz | 0.954674 | 222 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__134776034 | en | Through my work I provoke questions about the material world, design and function. How was this made? how does it work? what is it? Questions that I think are vital to our everyday life and what we choose to surround ourselves with, without these questions I wouldn’t be doing what I do today.
My name is Callum Partridge and I am a Metal smith.
Growing up in the countryside I would question my surroundings and how I was meant to interact with them, be it natural or man made. My goal as an artist is to apply these questions to my work and encourage intrigue and curiosity within the pieces. Using traditional silversmithing techniques and processes, I create functional objects such as candlesticks, beakers, trays and boxes.
Many of my pieces have components made from a wide palate of materials that fit together, this creates an instant interaction with the work, which challenges the user and allows them to see more of the pieces that they might normally miss. Each form and design is heavily influenced by
its function, and material. | philosophy |
https://epc-school.org/ | 2024-04-24T06:03:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819067.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424045636-20240424075636-00668.warc.gz | 0.949109 | 172 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__196421193 | en | Looking back on our story, we trace God’s grace and kindness to the school over 45 years. This history of educational success has been about much more than achieving excellent GCSE grades. Our ethos is, ultimately, God-given; we try to live as God tells us to in the Bible by loving Him and loving one another. Because we take no funding from the government, our people are part-time or full-time volunteers. Funding for resources comes from the church membership and some costs are met by parents.
We aim to make our school a place where we all grow in our love for each other and our love of learning.
We believe education is much more than giving children facts. We aim to engender an excitement about learning; a passion for knowledge and understanding; and a lifelong curiosity about the world. | philosophy |
http://bestty.com/favourite-logical-fallacy/ | 2018-07-17T03:58:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589557.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20180717031623-20180717051623-00253.warc.gz | 0.989476 | 231 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__57692223 | en | A logical fallacy is an argument that contains a flaw in its reasoning. Some examples of common logical fallacies include an appeal to authority (when you argue that because someone in authority says something is true it must be), and begging the question (where the conclusion is included in the premise, eg. I know that the Flying Spaghetti Monster is real because the Holy Book of Pastafarianism that he dictated to his prophet says that he is real).
I can't say I have a favourite but I'm sure most of us as children were subjected to the appeal to emotion fallacy, "Eat your vegetables, think about all those poor starving children in Africa," where the eating of vegetables in one country has impact on the lack of supply in another.
In 2013 our (Australian) Prime Minister Tony Abbott came under much criticism for his non sequitur logical fallacy regarding the effect climate change had on bushfires when he claimed that because Austtralia has had bushfires since the beginning of time we cannot say they are impacted by climate change. The Guardian likened this to claiming guns can't kill people because people were also killed before guns were invented. | philosophy |
https://ilovedisastermovies.com/2020/07/19/the-road-film-review/ | 2023-03-21T04:39:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943625.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20230321033306-20230321063306-00250.warc.gz | 0.970033 | 1,534 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__218643158 | en | Adapting the award winning novel by Cormac McCarthy, The Road is a morbidly bleak post-apocalyptic film that dares you to hope for something better that never looks like coming. Delicate, quiet and disturbing at times, its taken me several viewings to truly appreciate just how great The Road is.
The disasters faced
An unknown world ending event, cannibalism, tinned food still being good way past the sell by date, the human condition, tribalism, loneliness and hunger.
I must preface this with the admission that I have not read the book (yet) so I will only be talking about the film.
The Road focuses on a man and his boy. We never learn their names and Viggo Mortensen who plays the father doesn’t even refer to his son by name in his monologues. An unknown event has taken place which seems to have eradicated most of the world in a near instant. Those whom survived were left in a dying world where humanity has been in decline as food resources dwindle. It is depressing as fires rage, trees collapse, plants wither and all the animals are gone. We never quite know what has happened but it seems likely it was man-made.
The Road is the path that Man & Boy take as they head south. They don’t have a specific destination but they are walking that way as instructed in one of the final requests from Woman. She could not cope with the enduring sadness of the world and decided to end her suffering before someone did it for her.
She felt that way because humans have turned to violent gangs and cannibalism in order to survive. Those who have meat, can stay strong rather than living off tiny forages of old corn or the occasional tinned good. Things are bleak and Man has a gun with two bullets – one for each of them – should things become too much on their journey. Each day is an active choice to continue rather than give up and each day is harder considering what they see around them. How far will they get? What will be there when they head south? Is there anyone else still acting in good nature out there? The Road will make you think about all this and much more.
Why is it worth watching?
It took me a few watches to truly understand my answer for this question – mainly because its largely a meditative film. You need to sit with it afterwards and think about how you would deal with the situation. The man has every good intention on protecting his boy but in turn, as things get increasingly desperate, he begins to do more things that cross the line. Boy wants to stay on the helpful path. He wants to share food, give warmth and help people. Man has seen so many terrible things that he can no longer offer that trust. It is a slippery slope but its a completely relatable and understandable one. As Man’s actions are increasingly more aggressive, different viewers will start to cross over onto Boy’s way of thinking at different points in the film. Everyone I’ve spoken to about the movie that’s seen it has a different cross over point which I find fascinating.
There is also the emotional journey that we see every character take. Woman’s fear, acceptance and then disconnect from the world is told so succinctly that each scene is a powerhouse of impactful acting and storytelling. Boy’s need to help people whilst worrying that he will be last man alive gives a layered character whilst Man runs the gambit of survival every day. Even the characters you bump into along the way feel layered like the old man and the thief.
Two other things really draw you into The Road. The cinematography is astounding. There are so many desolate shots of abandoned vistas, decimated and grey. Ash is everywhere. The world feels lifeless and yet each shot has a poetic beauty to it as the two souls trudge through. The other element is sound. This is largely a quiet movie and it uses sounds of water, fire, weapons and occasional piano music to set moods and snap between scenes beautifully.
The effects in this movie look fantastic because of the way they are shot. The colour grading sucks the life out of everything except fire. Fire is then used to light so many shots – from forest inferno to a lighter flicker. Add that into still shots of ruined cities, houses and towns and you have a mighty impressive look and feel. The set design and dusty nature of everything visually chokes you too. It is subtle but adds a ton of depth to each shot.
This is a character driven film. I felt attached to all three main characters without ever knowing their names. It is a testament to the script, direction and the stunning acting of all three. Woman is only shown in flashbacks but Charlize Theron acts her socks off as she gives birth to Boy whilst whimpering ‘No’. Why would you want to bring a child into a now dead world? Kodi Smit-McPhee is superb here as Boy too – running the gambit of emotions as he longs for someone to play with. Viggo Mortensen has never turned in a day of poor acting in his career and this is amongst his best work. I’d also like to shout out Robert Duvall who plays the old man whose gone blind. The old man’s views on the world felt grounded and spiritual at the same time and it plays beautifully.
Do you ever wish you would die?
No. It’s foolish to ask for luxuries at times like theseman and old man have a heart to heart at the campfire.
Three memorable moments
- Man and Woman discussing committing suicide at the kitchen table.
- Man and Boy stumbling across a human meat factory in a basement.
- The last ten minutes for making everyone an emotional wreck.
The obligatory weird moment
I don’t think there is a particular weird moment in the movie although I love to theorise about what the event was. I’ve landed on either a super-volcano or and EMP-blasting multi nuke attack. I do have one tiny criticism. The film has quite a lot of dark scenes where you can barely see what is going on. I understand why but it does make the viewing experience a little difficult at times.
The drinking game
Is that a tinned fruit can I see? I wonder if Dole sponsored the film?
Thoughtful, tense, atmospheric and largely depressing. The Road is not an easy film to watch but it is beautifully shot, expertly acted and tells an interesting and important story. When all else fails, would you still keep some humanity with you as it the world goes to waste?
Rating: 4 / 5 – Excellent
Visit the films page for more info on the cast, crew, artwork and screenshot gallery.
If you liked The Road then you may also like…
- Children of Men – A similar feel and emotional pull as humans become infertile.
- A Boy and His Dog – Post apocalyptic man and his best friend movie.
- The Quiet Earth – One man thinks he is last man alive on Earth.
I Love Disaster Movies is part of the Higher Plain Network. If you like what I do, and would like to help me make better and more content then please consider supporting me via Patreon. Thank you. | philosophy |
https://skaneplus.se/events/integral-mindfulness-7/ | 2020-07-06T17:50:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655881763.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20200706160424-20200706190424-00535.warc.gz | 0.887853 | 241 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__48542341 | en | 18:00 - 19:00
This autumn we propose a weekly meditation for your personal growth and wellbeing.
Every Tuesday we will practice Integral Mindfulness, a meditation based on the theory and approach of Ken Wilber – the creator of Integral Psychology.
Integral mindfulness combines a 2500 years old meditation style with the modern discoveries of the Integral Theory. Its practice provides a path for living life as an integrated, truly authentic and embodied human being. Mindfulness meditation considerably reduces stress, anxiety, depression and contributes to states of wellbeing, relaxation, calm, increases creativity and learning abilities, and much more.
We will use mindfulness to explore the “hidden maps” that shape our behaviour and our perception of the world. We will become aware of our strengths and weaknesses, where we are stuck, where we are limiting our potential to grow and connect meaningfully with others.
By increasing our self-awareness we will be able to make the changes that we want and build the path to a happier, more peaceful and meaningful life.
No experience required, all are welcome, the event is donation based (recommended donation 70kr).
Join us and grow consciously every day! | philosophy |
http://jazz.to/concert/spectrum-presents-coding-chaos | 2019-04-23T20:47:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578613603.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20190423194825-20190423220825-00493.warc.gz | 0.923451 | 313 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__86057530 | en | Pre-concert chat at 7:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Where will we be when what we create can create us? Technology continues to grow at an exponential rate as we discover new ways to improve our everyday lives - but at what point do we lose ourselves to a technology advanced far beyond our control? Spectrum introduces a progressive collaboration of Artificial Intelligence in performance with an electric trio featuring Bruce Cassidy (EVI), Larnell Lewis (electric drums), and Chris Pruden (keys), to push the boundaries of the digital experience in music. A pre-concert chat with software artist Ryan Kelln will discuss AI’s stance in our society presently and going forward. In a digital world where technology constantly blurs the lines between fact and fabrication, the Spectrum composers ask: will we lose our sense of identity and grasp on reality - or will technology give us room to grow?
Spectrum Music is a collective of new-generation Canadian composers and music curators who create and present genre-defying new music that fuses many genres (jazz and creative music, classical and contemporary music, world music, and pop/folk music). We do this through themed concerts, to explore points where art music collides with the real world. Rooted in jazz and creative music, the core of our philosophy has grown from the idea that the future of jazz music lies in its synthesis with other genres. Since our formation in 2010, Spectrum has expanded to include composers and performers from a diverse array of musical backgrounds and communities. | philosophy |
https://klem1410.com/2021/01/18/remembering-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/ | 2021-03-04T00:03:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178367949.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20210303230849-20210304020849-00446.warc.gz | 0.967419 | 275 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__62809327 | en | (Undated) — This day is designated as the holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday. Dr. King was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta Georgia. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968 at Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. King was a Baptist minister by trade, but became known as a spokesman and activist for the civil rights movement. What follows are some of the more famous quotations from Dr. King’s various speeches.
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
The time is always right to do what is right.
A riot is the language of the unheard.
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
Free at last, Free at last, Thank God almighty we are free at last.
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?
We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. | philosophy |
https://www.petrusmaree.com/portfolio/threshold/ | 2023-03-27T00:07:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296946584.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20230326235016-20230327025016-00641.warc.gz | 0.952532 | 186 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__15140081 | en | Threshold is a series of contemplative works concerning the nature of line and beginning. The series consists of ten paintings, incorporating gessoed panel, oils and silver point, made over a period of almost two years.
Threshold was approached as a meditative practice that comprises the idea of solitude as espoused by Rainer Maria Rilke. “In the vision Rilke offers,” writes Lewis Hyde, “solitude is not merely a matter of being alone: it is a territory to be entered and occupied”. Thus, the making of each panel was characterised by patient and generous work, without expectation and distraction.
The result is a series of sensitive, minimalist works, which harnesses the qualities of the selected materials and traverses the continuum between abstract thought and materiality.
Oil on gessoed panel
55 x 34 cm | philosophy |
http://obamaipsum.com/ | 2017-05-24T03:58:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607786.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20170524035700-20170524055700-00481.warc.gz | 0.975633 | 457 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__44292085 | en | He does not say health care or the economy. As a boy, I spent several years in Indonesia and heard the call of the azaan at the break of dawn and the fall of dusk. But let us be clear: al Qaeda killed nearly 3,000 people on that day. And it is no coincidence that countries where women are well-educated are far more likely to be prosperous.
But there's a story I want to share that takes place before Moses passed the mantle of leadership on to Joshua. These are not whiners. And just as we keep our keep our promise to the next generation here at home, so must we keep America's promise abroad. It was innovation in Muslim communities that developed the order of algebra; our magnetic compass and tools of navigation; our mastery of pens and printing; our understanding of how disease spreads and how it can be healed.
And it means taking full responsibility for own lives - by demanding more from our fathers, and spending more time with our children, and reading to them, and teaching them that while they may face challenges and discrimination in their own lives, they must never succumb to despair or cynicism; they must always believe that they can write their own destiny. With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States. What has also been lost is our sense of common purpose - our sense of higher purpose.
In my first book, Dreams From My Father, I described the experience of my first service at Trinity: Understanding this reality requires a reminder of how we arrived at this point. But I am convinced that in order to move forward, we must say openly the things we hold in our hearts, and that too often are said only behind closed doors. Those are not just American ideas, they are human rights, and that is why we will support them everywhere.
But as Americans, we also know that this is a nation of laws, and we cannot have those laws broken when more than 2,000 people cross our borders illegally every day. In the end, then, what is called for is nothing more, and nothing less, than what all the world's great religions demand - that we do unto others as we would have them do unto us.
God bless you. | philosophy |
https://www.hgmlegal.com/insights/the-rise-of-the-creative-machines | 2024-04-25T11:15:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297292879.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425094819-20240425124819-00306.warc.gz | 0.961151 | 1,163 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__192586642 | en | Recently I had the privilege of delivering a presentation/webinar to IPSANZ on the topic of 'The Rise of the Creative Machines'. This article is a condensed version of that presentation.
Developments in Artificial Intelligence
Up until recently, the idea of a “creative machine” was pure science fiction, but the last few years have seen developments in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) field that have made such machines a reality. AIs can now create original images with no human input, or write genuinely moving poetry. News outlets like Forbes use AI to generate financial news stories, which are indistinguishable from those written by a human. Had these works been created by a human, they would attract copyright protection, but as they are the work of AI, it is unclear if copyright can, or should, protect them.
Enter, Machine Learning
Although the “AI” label has been attached to a number of different technologies over the years, the AIs responsible for creative works are almost invariably built on some sort of Machine Learning (ML). Put simply, ML feeding an AI massive amounts of data and then training it, rather than programming it, to do a task. In the case of creative machines, this tends to be thousands of creative works (such as poetry, prose, images, screen plays), from which the machine will determine the works’ inherent characteristics, then construct its own versions. The most advanced ML machines use a technique called Deep Learning (DL). A DL system starts with the construction of an “artificial neural network” which is essentially a collection of algorithms modelled after a human brain. The network then uses vast amounts of data to train itself. The AIs that show the most “creativity” are a type of DL system called a GAN, or Generative Adversarial Network. It is these that produce the most human-like work.
Copyright protects creative works, assigning moral and economic rights to the work’s author. The rights assigned to the author are closely linked to the reasons for copyright’s existence. The first reason is economic, and serves to incentivise the creation of certain works by granting a monopoly over the economic benefits of those works to the copyright holder (be that the author, or some other party). This view has seen copyright described as “an incentive that, properly calibrated, can positively affect the creation and availability of knowledge”. Under this view, the purpose of copyright is to provide a mechanism to reward the creators of works that are beneficial to humanity. The second reason is the protection of moral rights, which consist of the right of an author to be recognised as such, their right to object to derogatory treatment of a work, and the right to object to false attribution of a work.
These reasons show that copyright exists to protect things that matter deeply to humans: their culture, their honour and reputation, and their ability to generate the resources they need to survive through their labour. Given that none of those needs or concepts apply to machines, justifying copyright protection for machine-generated works is problematic.
Copyright for AI Generated Work?
The first question, “can copyright subsist in AI generated works?” is not as straight forward as it sounds. Under New Zealand’s Copyright Act 1994 (CA) the answer appears to be “yes”. Section 5(2)(a) specifically states that in the cases of “computer generated works” the person who makes the arrangements for the work’s creation shall be considered the author. However, when the computer involved is an advanced AI, determining who this person is becomes very difficult. Is it the developers, or the company that employs them, or the customer using the machine? The question becomes even more difficult once Deep Learning (DL) technology is considered. An AI built on DL techniques (such as the creative GANs) has, for the most part, taught itself, so finding a person responsible for the creative output of an AI is exceedingly difficult. When you dig deeper into the way these machines work, its not unreasonable to conclude that the AI itself is the author. If this is the case, we are well outside anything the Copyright Act anticipates.
AI and the Law
Given that current legislation is not set up to deal with AI, we need to look at the common-law, which suggests that copyright will not subsist in AI generated works. The issue of non-human creators has recently been dealt with in a US case. In Naruto et al v. David Slater, more commonly known as the “monkey selfie case”, the Court determined that, because he is an animal, Naruto (the photogenic crested macaque who took the selfies) lacked standing, as an animal is “not an author within the meaning of the Copyright Act”. For our purposes, Naruto stands for the premise that a non-human entity cannot be considered an author under existing laws, therefore works created by non-humans do not attract copyright.
Having established that currently copyright probably does not apply to AI-generated works, the question now becomes “should it?”. Looking at the purpose of copyright as it currently exists then the answer is probably “no”. Quite apart from the fact that neither of the reasons for copyright’s existence (discussed above) can possibly apply to a machine, if we were to say that an AI can be considered an author for the purposes of the Copyright Act, what we are in fact saying is that a machine has rights. The flipside of rights is always the associated obligations, however a machine will have no way to meet them. | philosophy |
https://www.wates.co.uk/insights/wates-group/culture/wates-guiding-framework-we-care/ | 2024-02-25T02:53:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474573.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225003942-20240225033942-00401.warc.gz | 0.959616 | 224 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__135342914 | en | Taking a caring approach to business has been part of the Wates Family ethos for as long as I can remember.
It’s really integral to our family business philosophy, and I feel personally that it’s important we value and reward behaviour in the company that reflects that caring attitude.
Actually, it shouldn’t be a surprise. Caring about colleagues makes for stronger and more effective teams. We get the best out of each other when we care when we treat each other as individuals, each with a valuable role to play in the team. Every year at the annual Wates Chairman’s Awards ceremony, I love hearing stories about people who care about their colleagues and go the extra mile. It’s incredibly inspirational.
For me, We Care is also about the work we do to support charities through Wates Giving. Whether it is providing matched funding for staff doing great work in their communities, or funding community programmes or other causes we support, Wates Giving is a great vehicle for showing the world that we care and we want to make it a better place for everyone. | philosophy |
https://www.compassionmelbourne.com/resources | 2023-09-29T02:29:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510481.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929022639-20230929052639-00613.warc.gz | 0.74536 | 200 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__92298922 | en | MORE ABOUT SELF-COMPASSION
Some useful articles and videos about self-compassion:
The mindful path to self-compassion: Freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions. Germer, C.K.(2009). New York: Guilford Press.
Self-compassion: Stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind. Neff,K.D. (2011). New York: William Morrow.
Mindful Compassion. Gilbert, P. & Choden (2013) London, Robinson.
The compassionate mind: A new approach to life’s challenges. Gilbert,P.(2009).Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Press.
Lovingkindness: The revolutionary art of happiness. Salzberg, S. (1997). Boston: Shambhala.
Real happiness: The power of meditation. Salzberg, S. (2011). New York: Workman. | philosophy |
https://frishberginstitute.com/vision-and-mission/ | 2023-09-25T03:11:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506676.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925015430-20230925045430-00089.warc.gz | 0.982582 | 135 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__78561752 | en | Today, more than at any time since the spread of Christianity 2000 years ago, the world is coming together to create opportunity for a better life for each of us. Billions of people in every part of the world, are now able to see the lifestyle that we Americans take for granted, and they are determined to have all of it. They are determined to move out of their villages with no electricity.
They are determined to let their children have the same kind of college education that we take for granted. They want their kids to be doctors and accountants and lawyers, or beauticians or plumbers – and they know now that this is within their grasp. | philosophy |
https://truth.bcs.org/survey | 2020-10-21T19:43:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107877420.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20201021180646-20201021210646-00324.warc.gz | 0.877907 | 111 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__108012360 | en | The technology industry is creating a world that’s intensely interactive, on-demand and personalised. For individuals and organisations, the possibilities are endless – and the challenges complex. There’s no longer a right or wrong answer. To continue to build trust and find truth, we’ll need to work together - to share our experiences, debate what we know, and discover what we don’t. Thank you for sharing your perceptions and experiences below. Your insights will contribute to the understanding and guidance around the ethical use of data. | philosophy |
http://www.thegoloveyourselfbox.com/ | 2018-03-21T08:50:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257647600.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20180321082653-20180321102653-00499.warc.gz | 0.928858 | 153 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__161937498 | en | You deserve this.
Go Love Yourself is unlike any monthly subscription of its kind.
It's more than a box - it's a commitment to making this life the best it can be.
Come for the yummy self-care goodies.
Stay for the long-term personal transformation.
We take self-help books from "spiritual entertainment" to actionable self-awareness.
Join a community of busy women just like you led by authors, experts, and coaches, and make taking care of yourself and cultivating happiness a steady priority.
Because we are able to serve the world better, longer, when we take care of ourselves first.
Because you deserve to be happy.
Because you deserve this.
You're worth it. | philosophy |
https://veganspired.org/humane-killing/ | 2023-12-11T18:00:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679516047.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211174901-20231211204901-00697.warc.gz | 0.960396 | 1,437 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__309864876 | en | Say you’re at a restaurant and saw the following on the menu: “Golden retriever burger. Certified humane killing.” How would you feel? Would you consider it humane for someone to kill a happy, healthy dog for food?
The reason we would not is because we have been socialized into an invisible belief system called carnism that teaches to view certain animals as companion animals and others as objects. This kind of thinking justifies killing non-human animals for food as “normal, natural and necessary.” Through it, we are desensitized to the reality of what we do to animals.
“Humane” means compassionate
To see through the fog of our conditioning, we must ask ourselves what “humane” really means. Synonyms include compassionate, kind, unselfish, gentle and merciful. It means lovingly. What about on a small family farm, where animals enjoy free reign outside until their final day?
If someone gave their dog several years of life like this, but then killed the dog for meat, would this be humane killing? We hold a double standard for companion animals versus farmed animals. They do not differ in any way but our perception of them.
Let’s put ourselves in their shoes. If a more intelligent being raised us with the intent of eventually killing eating us, would we think they loved us? Thus, we cannot humanely kill farmed animals unnecessarily any more than we can humanely kill our pets unnecessarily.
Many people believe that non-human animals can be “humanely” raised for slaughter. They trust the marketing gimmicks that label the meat, dairy or egg products “cage free,” “grass-fed,” or “American Humane Certified.” The labels merely indicate less suffering, as even the labels with the highest standards still permit acts of cruelty, such as debeaking, ear notching, and castration without painkillers. Even these certifications still allow for killing the types of animals who are not useful to the industry, such as male chicks and male dairy cows.
As activist Ed Winters puts it, “If cruelty is defined as causing unnecessary and intentional physical or mental harm, what we do to animals must constitute acts of cruelty. We cut off their tails, we castrate them, we forcibly impregnate them, we take their babies away from them, we lock them in cages where they can’t turn around. We load them into trucks and take them to slaughterhouses where we cut their throats or force them into gas chambers – and these are just the standard, legal practices.”
Even if animals were treated humanely throughout their lives, the actual slaughtering of the animals is often very painful. Although factory farms attempt to stun the animals with a stun gun, the terrified animal is often thrashing about so much that it is ineffective. Regardless of whether they are conscious or not, cows, pigs and chickens continue in the slaughter line: hung up by their legs, bled out alive, skinned alive, sent into gas chambers, burned in scalding water alive.
Baby male chicks, useless to the egg industry, meet a slightly different fate. They are sent through pipes into electrified plates and wood chippers alive, as they not useful for the egg industry. On commercial fishing boats, fish are hooked on lines for hours and left to suffocate for several minutes.
Animals as individuals
We are also often unaware of the irony between our natural appreciation of animals and our eating habits. Parents take their kids to the petting zoo, then out to eat hamburgers. Families root for the animals in movies like Chicken Run and Finding Nemo, then eat chicken sandwiches and fish tacos. We are conditioned to view animals as one indistinguishable mass.
But what happens when one individual animal breaks away from a slaughterhouse? This very scenario occurred in England in 2019 with a cow the public nicknamed “Daisy.” The same people who would have eaten her in a burger pulled for her to escape. Most people wouldn’t want to have an animal they know individually killed for food, but can distance themselves from that reality when the animal is simply part of a nameless mass.
Animals are “someones,” not “somethings”
Many of us have rarely, if ever, interacted with farmed animals up close. But when we do so reflectively, we might question why we find it acceptable to kill them. As activist Ed Winters describes, “There is something profoundly moving about looking into the eyes of an animal. You recognize that behind those eyes is someone who is having an experience and through that recognition you can empathize with that experience.”
Because animals have subjective experiences, they are “someones.” Because they are not objects, they are not “somethings.” The more we know about individual animals, the more we recognize their individuality. Justifying why we kill them then becomes harder and harder. We realize that labeling what we do “humane killing” is just lying to ourselves to make ourselves feel better about it.
Are we against animal cruelty?
At the end of the day, we need to ask ourselves these four questions that Ed Winters poses:
- Am I against animal cruelty? (Everyone says yes.)
- What constitutes animal cruelty? Do you agree that it is causing *unnecessary* harm?
- Do we need to eat animal products to survive and thrive? (According to the World Health Organization, American and British Dietetic Associations, the Physicians’ Committee for Responsible Medicine, Dieticians for Professional Integrity and numerous academic journals – we don’t.)
- So, does eating animals constitute animal cruelty?
I’ll offer three thoughts on this one:
First, the social psychologist Melanie Joy wrote a book called Why Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows. She explains how society conditions us to see animals differently based on their species, yet they do not differ in any way but our perception of them.
Have you ever noticed that we see our pets as individuals with personalities, but that society has conditioned us to view the animals we raise for food as one indistinguishable mass? Yet all animals have individual differences. Is there such thing as humane killing of an animal who does not wish to die?
Second, the philosopher Jeremy Bentham said, “The question is not, ‘Can they reason? Nor, Can they talk? But, ‘Can they suffer?”
Third, as Ralph Waldo Emerson put it, “However scrupulously the slaughterhouse is concealed in the graceful distance of miles, there is complicity.” To resolve this tension, we either have to change our beliefs or change our behaviors. We cannot honestly say we’re against animal cruelty while personally funding an industry antithetical to this value. | philosophy |
https://hiddencreek.skschools.org/our-school | 2023-09-26T06:07:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00511.warc.gz | 0.913292 | 157 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__102248992 | en | Welcome to Hidden Creek Elementary
"Home of the Hawks"
Responsible Learners & Contributing Citizens
Hidden Creek Elementary develops responsible learners, contributing citizens and internationally-minded individuals who will create a better world.
Our mission at Hidden Creek is to provide a caring, culturally-responsive and inspiring learning environment. We empower our students to achieve their full potential through rigorous, inquiry-based learning, principled action and personal reflection.
At Hidden Creek, we exhibit traits of good character and demonstrate a strong work ethic. We nurture the whole child by searching for the talents and skills that exist in all children. In partnership with our families and community, we empower students to become balanced, knowledgeable and productive global citizens. | philosophy |
http://smallbeerpress.com/authors/2009/08/03/other-cities-bradley-denton-quote-pt-4/ | 2017-03-27T14:32:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189474.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00583-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.932673 | 145 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__131657946 | en | Other Cities, a Chapbook
Quoting Mr. Denton:
Which was just a quick way of saying:
The eloquence and poignancy of each of these stories astonished me. “The City of Peace,” alone, is enough to make one weep. But when read as a whole, Other Cities is not only harrowing, but exhilarating. It’s a fearless exploration into both the heart of darkness and the soul of hope. Here, despair and joy are neither opposites nor antagonists — but husband and wife, brother and sister, yin and yang. In these Cities of Humanity, you won’t meet one without meeting the other.
— Bradley Denton | philosophy |
http://troop186.techentin.net/articles/advancement/12-eagle-a-means-to-an-end-not-the-end-itself | 2018-01-22T17:53:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084891530.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20180122173425-20180122193425-00676.warc.gz | 0.976513 | 639 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__196607352 | en | The Boy Scout advancement program is subtle. It places a series of challenges in front of a Scout in a manner that is fun and educational. “As he completes the requirements he achieves the three aims of Scouting: to develop character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop physical and mental fitness." --2013 Advancement Guide, BSA, p.23.
We often talk about a boy "getting" his Eagle, as if it's as easy and natural as getting a zit, or as simplistic as buying a Slurpee. Other times it's made a condition of some other goal, like a driver's license. We also talk of "his Eagle" as if it's been reserved and is just standing by waiting for the "owner" merely to check all the boxes and claim what's already his. While well-intentioned, these philosophies belie a misunderstanding of what the BSA advancement method and more particularly achieving Eagle really mean.
We adults do a gross disservice to the boys by setting our own sights primarily on the Eagle rank. Eagle is not the point. I have read that of all boys enrolled in Scouting nationwide, 3-6% earn this rank. Does this mean that Scouting has failed the other 94%? By the "Eagle is the objective" measuring stick, then yes. Fortunately, the Boy Scouts of America has clearly stated its Aims: building boys and men of (1) high character, (2) physical, moral and spiritual fitness, and (3) participating citizens. Put simply, the Boy Scouts of America does not exist to hand out badges to boys.
So, when you hear these ideas put forward, ask, "Why"? Why does he have to earn Eagle before he can drive? Is it Eagle for Eagle's sake? Is it for you? Or do you want him to work toward it because you recognize that the knowledge, skills and abilities embodied in theprocess of earning it will serve him throughout his life? And have you communicated that concept to your son/Scouts?
Of course, we want our boys to earn the Eagle rank. Advancement is part of the program, and earning Eagle is a very worthwhile, noble and achievable goal. But it needs to be for the right reason. The adults involved in a boy's scouting experience must recognize that it is only one piece of the puzzle; that it is part of a process; that he is, through learning these skills, bettering himself for the future. If he earns it at 14 years or at 17 years, 11 months and 28 days, it is the same achievement - there's no bonus for finishing early nor is there a penalty for taking longer than someone else.
If, for whatever reason, he does not earn the Eagle rank, but has developed into a man of high moral character, who takes care of himself physically and spiritually and who understands his role in society, we have succeeded! Conversely, if he "gets" his Eagle but doesn't exhibit these qualities, what does that say about his mentors?
"It is better to build boys than to mend men." --Truett Cathy | philosophy |
http://deuxencore.tumblr.com/ | 2014-03-08T23:41:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1393999668222/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305060748-00075-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.967608 | 412 | CC-MAIN-2014-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-10__0__4610614 | en | is not about “equality between the sexes”. my feminism is about just, compassionate treatment for all people of all genders. my feminism is about exploding the white supremacist, capitalist hetero-patriarchy by whatever means necessary. my feminism is about recognising that misandry is not actually a thing, just like reverse racism is not a thing, but that man-hating is often a necessary and cathartic process for people who have been oppressed by the privileging of male identities. my feminism is fierce, with bared teeth and claws, to protect and fight for people who have been pushed to the margins. my feminism is about knowing my social location, and trying to use my privileged space to centre the voices of people who are systemically erased. my feminism is about knowing (and learning to know) when to step down and shut up because my white, cis voice is too loud. my feminism is about accountability, standing up, calling out, and sincere apologies. my feminism is angry, violent, and unafraid of being ugly. my feminism is in your face. but it is also soft, warm, the creation of safer spaces and sharing love with other feminists. my feminism will care for you, honour and respect you, and guard you ferociously. my feminism recognises that patriarchy hurts us all, even male-identified people, but my feminism makes the choice to not give those conversations space because they can find their own anywhere else.
my feminism is not perfect, but let me be absolutely clear about this: my feminism is, absolutely and unequivocally, not about pretty and digestible notions of equality. it is not equal pay for equal work, or being grateful for personhood in a colonial settler government; it is about dismantling and destroying the power structures that make these oppressions possible. my feminism is about throwing “but at least it’s better than it was!” back in your face. my feminism has high expectations, and it will not rest until they are met. | philosophy |
https://doktor-help.net/health-fitness/restorative-yoga-for-the-holidays/ | 2019-01-17T10:01:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583658901.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20190117082302-20190117104302-00277.warc.gz | 0.949243 | 681 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__229561655 | en | In yoga, we’re often taught to challenge ourselves physically; to stretch the boundaries of what we think we can do so we can gain more confidence both on and off of our mats. While this is great teaching, the wise yogi also understands that effort and action should be periodically intermingled with rest and recuperation.It’s this rest and recuperation that allow one to reflect upon one’s life and set new intentions for the future.
Rest and recuperation, however, doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to give up your practice altogether. Instead, you can simply ‘shift gears’ into a more gentle practice that will support your needs during this time of introspection. This more gentle practice is often termed “restorative yoga.” Restorative yoga is a yin-oriented practice in the sense that it is more passive than a yang orientated practice, which is fierier and heat building.
Restorative yoga helps coax the mind and body into a state of deep rest and relaxation. By giving ourselves permission to take a time out, we can return to life feeling more peaceful, calm, focused, and energized. Restorative yoga is also great for anyone experiencing injuries that prevent them from engaging in a more challenging practice. While some people might think that restorative yoga is “the easy way out” and that it’s not really yoga, this is hardly the case. In truth, yoga is simply the stilling of the mind. Any effort that one makes towards this stilling is yoga. Restorative yoga can be just as stilling and transformational as a more challenging practice. More importantly, it gives the body an opportunity to rest and prepare for that physically challenging practice when it does come.
Try these 2 restorative poses on for size. Stay in each pose for five to seven minutes. Feel free to explore more on your own!
Restorative Bridge Pose:
For this pose, you’ll need the assistance of a yoga block. Lying flat on your back, place the souls of your feet flat on the earth about hip-width apart. The toes should be pointed straight ahead. See if you can touch the backs of your heels with your fingertips. Now lift the hips and pelvis up towards the sky until they are parallel to the knees. Slide the block underneath your sacrum (at its lowest height) and relax. If this back bend is too gentle, you can adjust the block higher. The idea behind a restorative yoga pose is that it should be effortless. The only thing you need to do is focus on the breath. Feel the breath expanding into the belly, into the ribs, and into the heart. Imagine the breath as having three parts all seamlessly connected. Follow the exhale in the same manner.
Restorative Butterfly Pose:
This is another great pose to help the body and mind relax. For restorative butterfly pose, you’ll need two blocks. Laying flat on your back, place the souls of your feet together. Then slide your blocks underneath your knees at their lowest height. Draw your attention to your breath and allow gravity to open up your hip joints. Just like restorative bridge pose, this pose should be effortless. Your only job is to relax and breathe. | philosophy |
https://innovation-week.digileaders.com/talks/opening-the-minds-eye-in-humanistic-buddhism-practice-hbp-app/ | 2023-12-08T16:29:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100762.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208144732-20231208174732-00090.warc.gz | 0.939948 | 139 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__117827033 | en | Our view to the world is a murky filter. Through the Humanistic Buddhism Practice (HBP) App, we can remove the cloudiness and enjoy clarity of mind. The App is not just to teach you to apply the “HBP lens” to look at life through new eyes, but also to see the true nature of the world. You are invited to find ease in every moment and face life with confidence. Through HBP age-friendly apps with mindful function, we will guide you to understand conscious and conscientious Buddhist practices and perspectives, give you tools with which to access your true nature and manifest its perfection and beauty in every moment, and bring joy to yourself and others. | philosophy |
http://www.umbertostraccia.it/cs/papers/TCS05/abstract.html | 2019-07-17T08:51:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525133.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20190717081450-20190717103450-00416.warc.gz | 0.924659 | 276 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__218086441 | en | Any-World Assumptions in Logic Programming
Journal of Theoretical Computer Science, 2005
Due to the usual incompleteness of information representation, any approach to assign a semantics to logic programs has to rely on a default assumption on the missing information. The stable model semantics, that has become the dominating approach to give semantics to logic programs, relies on the Closed World Assumption (CWA), which asserts that by default the truth of an atom is false. There is a second well-known assumption, called Open World Assumption (OWA), which asserts that the truth of the atoms is supposed to be unknown by default. However, the CWA, the OWA and the combination of them are extremal, though important, assumptions over a large variety of possible assumptions on the truth of the atoms, whenever the truth is taken from an arbitrary truth space.
The topic of this paper is to allow any assignment (i.e.interpretation), over a truth space, to be a default assumption. Our main result is that our extension is conservative in the sense that under the ``everywhere false" default assumption (CWA) the usual stable model semantics is captured. Due to the generality and the purely algebraic nature of our approach, it abstracts from the particular formalism of choice and the results may be applied in other contexts as well. | philosophy |
https://www.blanknersteam.com/steam.html | 2024-04-15T03:55:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816939.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415014252-20240415044252-00119.warc.gz | 0.933257 | 202 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__118237483 | en | Vision Statement: Blankner’s STEAM approach will equip all students to take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, embrace collaboration, foster imagination, and persist in problem-solving. Blankner students will be prepared to make an impact in their community and beyond.
Mission Statement: To empower students to integrate and apply their knowledge, unique skills, and abilities to problem-solve creatively in an interconnected and evolving world.
Core Principles (the Five C's)
- Curiosity - our students are keenly interested in the world around them and hungry to learn more.
- Collaboration - they find value in teamwork and can work together toward a common goal.
- Creativity - they recognize that they have the capacity to produce amazing things and seek to be productive.
- Commitment - they stick with ideas & projects to completion. They practice a growth mindset in achieving their goals.
- Competence - they demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills of their course work. | philosophy |
https://www.phwi.org/blog/?p=321 | 2022-08-11T15:05:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00555.warc.gz | 0.905232 | 143 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__114686301 | en | Join Dr. Warren Hofstra for a free lecture on February 16. Is a single, finite definition of freedom the immutable bedrock principle of the American republic? Or is freedom an idea with a history that has changed in meaning with time and varied political circumstances? This talk explores how Americans have understood freedom in the critical century following the Civil War.
The lecture will be held on February 16, 7:30-9 PM at Shenandoah University’s Halpin-Harrison Hall, Stimpson Auditorium. For more information, call (540) 665-5442 or e-mail [email protected].
This event is sponsored by The Center for Lifelong Learning. | philosophy |
https://instrumentsofpeaceblog.com/2015/07/ | 2017-04-30T18:42:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917125841.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031205-00110-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.959609 | 587 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__55616500 | en | Pope Francis just came out with this encyclical around Climate Change and Ecology to provide input to the world around the moral dimensions of Climate Change. This is to coincide with the Council of Parties meeting to be held in Paris, France from November 30, 2015 to December 11, 2015. The Conference of Parties (COP) is the supreme body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It currently meets once a year to review the Convention’s progress and establish the rules of its implementation. This will be an incredibly important meeting to establish specific criteria to reduce greenhouse gasses and other promoters of climate change at a time when we are at the brink of being unable to change the course.
In the Encyclical, Pope Francis uses St. Francis’ Canticle of Creation as an example of someone who understood the interconnection of our environment and human ecology. Human ecology refers to how we treat human beings on this earth. He notes how we have not only become a throw-away society when it comes to our refuse and use of the earth; we have also chosen throw-away people. The Church demands a preferential option for the poor. Yet our societies seem to have chosen a preferential option for those who are wealthy. We are not balanced in this world. He points out that 2008 would have been an opportune moment to change our economic systems to make sure that the poor in our society were protected. Yet this was another opportunity mixed.
Pope Francis does not demonize technology. Technology has offered advances in medicine, etc. “It is right to rejoice in these advances and to be excited by immense possibilities which they continue to open before us…” 102 Pope Francis is concerned that “our immense technological development has not been accompanied by a development in human responsibility, values and conscience.” 105 The technological paradigm exalts the use of logic to gain control over an external object. It is confrontational rather than communal. It also looks at the world as though there is an infinite supply of goods, which is just not true.
He challenges the world leaders to reach decisions to reduce our impact on climate change through treaties, etc. But to also have a sense of accountability with real consequences attached to any agreement. (He could be speaking directly to the Council of Parties.)He encourages individuals to do what they can. Every little bit we can do helps. If you lead a simple life, you provide an example that can help our planet.
Actions, demonstrations, educational events, etc. are being planned during the months of October and November leading up to the Council of Parties meeting. Stay tuned. Further info will be coming.
Questions for reflection:
What are you willing to do to help develop a communal approach to climate change?
What systems need to be changed in order to bring earth’s ecology and human ecology in balance? | philosophy |
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