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http://jacquelineraz.tumblr.com/ | 2014-03-10T15:49:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1394010869716/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305091429-00087-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.926642 | 159 | CC-MAIN-2014-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-10__0__214030378 | en | Only be with someone who you think you can learn from. They should be smarter than you in certain ways so that you can continue to grow and be interested. Above all, you should undoubtedly be proud that you are with them.
Top 10 Words of Wisdom from Gandhi
1. Be the change.
2. What you think you become.
3. Where there is love there is life.
4. Learn as if you’ll live forever.
5. Your health is your real wealth.
6. Have a sense of humour.
7. Your life is your message.
8. Action expresses priorities.
9. Our greatness is being able to remake ourselves.
10. Find yourself in the service of others.(via tome-withlove) | philosophy |
http://www.herd-dynamics.com/principles---philosophy.html | 2018-07-16T06:42:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589222.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716060836-20180716080836-00388.warc.gz | 0.94074 | 382 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__10659257 | en | Horsemanship & Herd Dynamics
First do no harm
Create a physically and psychologically safe and secure
environment for horses and handlers that promotes learning and empathy
Appreciate the innate personality and character of the horse
and interact with them with this knowledge.
Treat each horse as an individual
Agree that animals feel emotion, to dismiss the idea that
they are capable of having emotions would be to accept that we have no ethical or
moral obligation to treat them kindly or fairly
At all times respect the horse as a separate species and continually
strive to educate and increase awareness of
natural horse behaviour and herd dynamics in the domestic situation
Observing and studying horses demonstrating their natural behaviours within
a herd environment has enabled me to develop a method of training that
incorporates the same practices and education they use with each other.
I have proven that learning how they use body language to communicate
is essential to developing a willing relationship with horses that is based on mutual trust
and respect, and believe that this is fundamental to any method of horse training.
I do not think we need to look any further than the horse in front of us to acquire
the knowledge and skills that will enable us to communicate with them in a way
I believe that good, clear communication with horses is attainable to any
person if they take the time to educate themselves in horse perception and
I do not think that anyone should attempt to apply a method of training to horses until they
themselves have first endeavored to understand how horses think, communicate and learn.
I am fully committed to promoting a training method that inspires and provokes
change, motivates, encourages, challenges assumptions, and above all works with
the horses’ natural instincts and innate characteristics rather than against them.
Copyright Susan Rainbird Horsemanship & Herd Dynamics. All rights reserved. | philosophy |
https://wolf-horde.com/blogs/wolf-blog/wolf-totem-animal | 2024-03-01T21:30:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475701.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301193300-20240301223300-00660.warc.gz | 0.947094 | 1,863 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__39079437 | en | Do you need help learning to take a stand and, at the same time, avoid a fight?
Could your strength and stamina benefit from an energy boost?
The wolf, as a spirit, totem and power animal, can help! The wolf helps you tap into your innermost wilderness to protect your emotional and physical well-being. Dive into the symbolism and meaning of the wolf to discover how this spirit animal guide can support, help and inspire you.
The wolf offers some of the most striking animal meanings in the field of spirit animals. The power of the wolf brings forth instinct, intelligence, an appetite for freedom and an awareness of the importance of social bonds. This animal can also symbolize fear of being threatened and lack of confidence. When the wolf appears in your life, pay attention to what your intuition is telling you.
The spirit of the wolf can help you!
1) Symbolism and meaning of the wolf
The history of wolves and their legend is full of tales of terror. Elusive, almost ghostly predators, hunting in bloodthirsty packs - such is the wild reputation of Wolves.
But Wolves are the consummate comics of the wilderness. Their commitment and love of family is humble, their communication skills are elegant and their extreme intelligence is impressive.
And these traits are just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.
As you walk with the wolf, you'll discover that your intuitive nature flourishes along with a healthy sense of self-confidence. Remember, your soul still remembers what it feels like to be wild and free, to trust your feelings and choices! Look at the ordinary world in an extraordinary way!
The wolf sometimes appears when we are faced with challenges for which we feel less prepared. The wolf reminds you that you have all the tools in your spiritual treasure chest to deal with them effectively. Take a step back and look with fresh eyes.
For seekers who feel scared or threatened, the wolf reminds us that these feelings throw our entire psyche off balance. Yes, fear plays an important role in personal safety, unless it becomes all-consuming or unfounded. Don't let the darkness consume your mind.
Sometimes the wolf calls us to become the Lone Wolf, breaking away from the pack to discover the Sacred Self. During moments of solitude, you rediscover your dreams and passions. You also begin to discover the true self and the voice that howls at the moon with abandon!
2) Spiritual Animal of the Wolf
As a spiritual animal, the wolf comes to support us and teach us about personal power, balance, self-control and our animal instincts.
Wolves are mistakenly viewed by many as aggressive and vicious animals that attack without provocation. Nothing could be further from the truth.
In fact, wolves go out of their way to avoid fighting. However, when they want to be heard, when they want to repel or deter an aggressor, they stand their ground.
Wolves are incredible examples of standing in the seat of your own power. They let predators know that they can and will fight to the death, but they rarely initiate combat.
If you don't know where your circle is, the howl of the wolf helps you find others who are like-minded
3) Wolf Totem
If you were born with a Wolf Totem, you have an innate connection to Nature and a desire for freedom.
You are filled with the intense instincts of the wolf spirit that keeps you constantly alert to potential danger.
Those who walk with the wolf sometimes don't feel as confident as they should. When you find yourself in this emotional pattern, trust your keen mind and logic to restore the balance.
It is rare for a wolf to attack a strong, mature adult. Nature certainly has a reason for this, but in terms of symbolism for humans, the lesson here is to make sure you don't choose to prey on those who aren't capable of standing up to you. Instead, focus on finding positive ways to put that predatory energy to good use in your life!
In the animal-spirit realm, the wolf symbolizes:
- A sharp intelligence, a deep connection to instincts - An appetite for freedom - Expression of strong instincts - Feeling of threat, lack of trust in someone or in oneself.
4) Positive symbolism of the Wolf Totem
The positive meanings highlight a deep connection to your intuition and instincts. On the negative side, the wolf may represent a perceived threat or lack of trust in someone or in your own feelings or actions. This spirit animal also reflects a keen intelligence for dealing with important issues.
A. The wolf: a power animal symbolizing freedom
Wolf power or spirit animals indicate a strong appetite for freedom and life, driven by instinct. When a wolf manifests its presence as a guide in your life, it can be a call to live your life more freely, to bring the intensity of passion into your daily endeavors.
Wolves are wild animals that are not easily domesticated and when they appear as spirit guides, they could be an invitation to look at what supports your authentic self and true expression of yourself. The wolf totem reminds you to keep your spirit alive and trust your instincts to find the path that will work best for you.
5) Dreaming of the Wolf Spirit
The meanings of dreams associated with the wolf indicate powerful instincts or habits that could be experienced as aggressive or dominant by others. Wolves in dreams convey the energetic imprint of strong sexual energy or addictive behaviors of various types that would benefit from being controlled.
If a woman dreams of a wolf in a nightmare or anxiety dream, she may be in touch with anxiety related to a male partner who may be pushing her sexual desires very hard or pushing her limits. The intensity of the relationship may cause fear and be experienced as a threat, which the wolf symbolizes in the dream.
If the dream has a positive tone or outcome, the wolf can be interpreted as a symbol that guides you to trust your instincts more or express them in a more balanced way. If you have such a dream, ask yourself if you feel comfortable and supported by your instincts, especially your sexuality or a partner's sexual expression, or other types of "desires" in your life.
6) Wolf Fun Fact:
Contrary to popular belief, wolves don't howl more on a full moon (except maybe werewolves).
The dark side of the wolf totem: Sensitivity to feelings of threat
Perhaps your spirit animal is warning you about the challenges of personal boundaries: You may feel that you have exposed yourself too much with someone or in a certain situation and need to push back or reinforce emotional or physical boundaries with that person or in the context of that experience. The wolf as a spirit animal may also remind you that you are facing strong competition at work or that the behavior of people around you may make you feel like you are dealing with a "pack of wolves."
7) Meanings of the Amerindian wolf
Among Native Americans, the wolf had the double symbolic value of great good and terrible evil. The tribes of hunters were those who often venerated the wolf as a great warrior. The medicine of the wolf is that of devotion, victory, inventiveness, safety and fertility.
Some Native American stories connect the wolf spirit to humanity as an ancient ancestor or creator God. Pueblo tribes consider the wolf to be the guardian of the East, while among the Zuni, wearing the image of the wolf is a way to show well-being and protection.
8) Meanings of the Far Eastern wolf
Wolves, for the most part, had a negative connotation, especially in southern China; here, seeing a wolf portended danger and death.
Northern China viewed them more favorably for their strength, courage and cooperation, which is why images of wolves appeared on weapons. In this region, myths tell that wolves fly to the sky carrying the spirits of the dead to an ancestral god.
9) The wolf as a Celtic animal symbol
The symbolic value of the wolf is generously mixed with that of the dog and the bitch in the Celtic tradition, as an emblem of bravery, loyalty and integrity. Overall, Celtic stories speak of the wolf as a guide who walked closely with the God of the forest, Cernunnos.
10) Wolf Astrology and Zodiac Signs
If you were born between January 21 and February 19, you were born under the Native American zodiac sign of the wolf. As a person born under the sign of the wolf, you have a penchant for future predictions and a strong sense of family and tribe. Your pack remains close and loyal, and many respect you for your insight.
For wolf lovers, it is quite possible to integrate their passion for this totem animal in the contemporary style, without spoiling its charm. It would be nice to exploit the ferocity and majesty of the powerful profile of this wild animal to accentuate the friendliness of the space.
The black wolf is a member of the canidae family. It belongs to the gray wolf subspecies of the gray wolf. This phenotype, with a completely black coat, is the result of a hybridization of the wolf with the domestic dog. | philosophy |
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Skeleton Crew Theater
Skeleton Crew Theater (SCT) is a Massachusetts-based studio that creates imaginative theatrical shows for holidays and special functions. You pick the theme or choose from an existing package, & SCT transforms any space into a dazzling display, with hand-crafted props, sets, animatronics, music & effects. Shows play out as part scavenger hunt and part theater. Groups, accompanied by a guide, are lead through several interconnecting sets. Along the way, SCT participants interact with elaborate puppet characters, collect clues & ultimately decide their own finale. SCT tailors each show to the philosophy of “The Hero’s Journey,” the classic mythical story structure that has aided such works as George Lucas’s Star Wars Trilogy & JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Participants play the role of the “hero” in a tale of good vs. evil & choose from one of two different endings. Contact SCT today to learn how to turn your event into an adventure your guests will not forget. | philosophy |
http://www.happydiwaliwishesz.in/happy-diwali-images-hd-for-desktop-free-download/ | 2017-06-28T12:16:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128323680.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20170628120308-20170628140308-00670.warc.gz | 0.953382 | 588 | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__163504877 | en | Happy Diwali Images Hd Free Download: Hello people, if you are looking for happy diwali images or happy diwali pictures, then perhaps you found a right place. We have massive variety of diwali images, pictures etc. Even, we have the hd diwali images for desktop or computer wallpaper.
Human beings by their very nature are afraid of evil and darkness, whether they boldly accept it or not. And to face this fear, they always seek hope, as hope is the only thing in this world more powerful than fear. Diwali has always been a harbinger of hope, as it is a reminder that in the end, good conquers evil. And it is the reason that diwali has been and always will be one of the most important festivals of Hindu community.
Diwali is also known as the festival of lights, and shall we add, it is quite rightly called so. From times immemorial, light has been seen as a symbol of hope. And also, diwali is just another term for deepawali (true Hindu name of the festival) which translates directly to ‘deepo ki awali’ (a sequence of lamps/lights).
Diwali is celebrated in the ‘Kartik’ month of Hindu calendar every year. Generally, it falls in October/November. It is celebrated on the ‘amavasya’ (darkest night) of the Kartik month and ironically it is never dark on this night as people light up lamps, candles and lights everywhere. Diwali dates back to the Treta yug, to the day of the return of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, and Lord Laxman returned from their exile of 14 years to Ayodhya and people of Ayodhya lit lamps to welcome them and also to light up the dark night of amavas.
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Diwali is an ongoing 5-day long festival where each day has its own significance and story. Diwali is also celebrated in religions other than Hinduism such as Sikhism, Jainism; and although the stories differ, the central message is the same – “Victory of light over darkness, good over evil”. Diwali is celebrated on the third day of the five day long festivities. Along with the return of Lord Rama, the day of diwali is also observed as the day on which Goddess Laxmi chose Lord Vishnu as her husband. So, people also observe Laxmi pooja on this day and tidy up their houses for Goddess Laxmi so that she may arrive to their house and bless them.
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http://gab.hypotheses.org/ | 2015-11-30T11:35:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398461529.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205421-00273-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.88732 | 564 | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__99680588 | en | Conveners: Robert Brier, German Historical Institute Warsaw/LSE, Hella Dietz, Georg-August University of Göttingen, James Mark and Ned Richardson-Little, University of Exeter, supported by the German Historical Institute, Warsaw, and the Leverhulme Trust-funded project 1989 after 1989: Rethinking the Fall of State Socialism in Global Perspective at the University of Exeter
Histories of late twentieth century global change have focused on its perceived winners on a macro-scale: democratic capitalism, global markets and individual rights. In such formulations, the “socialist world” and its history appear irrelevant to understanding global processes and unable to inform liberal Western democratic societies.
DDR-Briefmarken, die an das “Jahr der Menschenrechte” erinnern sollen (v.l.n.r. das “Recht auf Arbeit”, das “Recht auf Leben” und das “Recht auf Frieden”| Photo by Joseph Morris (Flickr: CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
The global rise of human rights might look like a particularly striking case in point. The formal guarantees of rights in socialist societies, after all, seemed to have no substantial effect on these societies’ political and legal practices, and the debate on civil society in “the West” which east European human rights activists had inspired during the 1980s, did not survive socialism’s fall in that region.
In this conference, we want to question those narratives. Actors from the socialist world – be they state officials, loyal intellectuals or dissident activists – actively participated in international conflicts over the meaning of democracy, economic freedom, religious liberty and national self-determination in the post-war period. Socialist officials took part in drafting the U.N. covenants of 1966, in turning South African apartheid or repression in Chile into global causes célèbres or in promoting women’s rights. African socialists shaped human rights discourses by blending them with the struggle for self-determination, while Latin American activists grafted human rights to their Marxist ideas. Chinese Communists joined traditional ideas of cultural difference with Leninist ideology to create a distinct human rights discourse. Dissident intellectuals, on the other hand, did not necessarily take the West’s side in the Cold War when they criticized socialist realities, but developed innovative human rights vernaculars deeply shaped by their unique contexts. In sum, the “socialist world” did not just react passively to Western human rights politics, but was a vital participant in the story of the production of global human rights. Weiterlesen | philosophy |
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"It is the goal of the RTHS Music Department to promote the education and advancement of a student’s musical ability through instruction, performance, and attitude."
"The two important attributes of a successful program are spirit and system. A system is a way of doing things and represents the total structure of the band such as organization, procedures, activities, philosophies, teaching methods, marching and playing style, and policies. Spirit represents how individual band members respond to the system and includes practice habits, good attitudes, mental discipline, commitment, responsibility, dependability, and hard work. Combining these two ideas breeds success which generates its own byproducts such as pride, enthusiasm, loyalty, discipline, and dedication."
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http://charlestoneldercare.com/caregiver-articles/a-time-for-every-purpose-under-heaven/ | 2017-03-27T08:27:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189466.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00488-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.954913 | 1,100 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__101316323 | en | A song by Pete Seeger, made popular by The Byrds in the 70s, said it best,
“To everything – turn, turn, turn, There is a season – turn, turn, turn
and a time for every purpose under heaven, A time to be born, a time to die”
Hospice is there for that final part of the journey called “life”.
Everyone is an individual, with different likes and dislikes, different circumstances and situations. But the finality of life is a common bond that we all share. How we approach the end of life will determine our experience. Hospice affirms life and treats dying as a normal part of living.
Make the Most of Your Time!
The focus is on helping the person make the most of their remaining time by providing comfort and relief from pain and other symptoms. Hospice was originally defined as “a place of refuge for travelers on a difficult road or pass.” How appropriate it is that the philosophy of hospice today still resonates that idea. Hospice workers have been providing care for dying patients since 1967.
Dignity, Comfort, Awareness, Respect
Hospice care is different from traditional medical care because a cure is not the objective. Hospice is a unique way of caring for patients’ who have a limited life expectancy. Hospice cares for the person, rather than the disease. It includes the family by giving them support and education.
Hospice is a way of caring, not a place of care. It is estimated that 80 percent of hospice care in the United States occurs in the home. Care is also available to patients who reside in group homes, Assisted Living facilities and Skilled Nursing facilities. We all know that death is inevitable, but it remains shrouded in doubt and fear. Recent studies show that what is most feared is a painful death. The term “good death” has come to mean one with dignity, respect, relative comfort and an awareness of one’s surroundings.
Is “A Good Death” a Possibility?
The Institute of Medicine has defined a good death as, “one that is free from avoidable suffering for patients, families, and caregivers in general accordance with the patients’ and families’ wishes”.
The Greek philosopher Epicurus taught that,
“The art of living well and dying well are one.”
The renaissance scholar, Montaigne said,
“Death is one of the attributes you were created with; death is part of you. Your life’s continual task is to build your death.”
If death is seen as a failure or shortcoming rather than the important and natural part of life it is, patients cannot prepare for it. Families cannot discuss it. And all that gives the very notion of death tremendous, unnecessary power to cause misery and despair at a time that can and should be filled with joy and light.
Hospice is Not “Giving Up”
Patients who choose hospice are not “giving up.” Hospice does not speed death, nor prolong life. Hospice provides personalized services and a supportive care team so that patients and families can prepare for a death in a way that is satisfactory to them. The hospice care team is a group of individuals with a variety of medical and non-medical backgrounds who have been specifically trained in end of life care.
Care That Meets Your Needs
This group of skilled & compassionate individuals work with the patient, family and attending physician to determine and provide the care that is most suited and beneficial to that patient’s needs. Each of these disciplines provide services according to the individual “Plan of Care” that is developed for each patient. In addition to physical and medical needs, it also addresses psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs. The hospice team includes the Medical Director, nurse case managers, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains and volunteers.
Grieving the loss of a loved one can begin even before the actual time of death: We grieve for loss of the relationship, the loss of interaction, the loss of the type of support that our loved one gave us. We grieve the changes that occurred in our loved one’s life and the suffering that they may have gone through; we grieve for the opportunity to do the things we wanted to do together, and we grieve the end of the connection with that person here on Earth.
Supporting the Family
An important part of hospice is the bereavement support that is given to the family and loved ones. Hospice is considered holistic; it includes the needs of the whole person, the whole family unit and considers needs on psychological and emotional levels, as well as the spiritual. The hospice chaplain can offer spiritual support counseling and emotional support. They can assist with funeral planning & participation, survivor visits, phone calls and letters.
Living Every Day to the Fullest!
When a patient can no longer benefit from curative treatment, hospice provides the best in medical, nursing, emotional, and spiritual care. At the center of the hospice philosophy is respect for the decisions of each patient and family member. Hospice is not about dying; hospice is about living every day, each moment fully. | philosophy |
http://enter-the-octagon.blogspot.com/2011/03/what-is-mma.html | 2019-01-23T03:18:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583884996.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20190123023710-20190123045710-00250.warc.gz | 0.940455 | 137 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__93982954 | en | For those who are ignorant, mixed martial arts may appear to be a barbaric activity, pitting two thugs in a cage together with the sole purpose of destroying the other.
For those who are aware, mixed martial arts may appear to be an exciting sport, squaring off two athletes in a cage with the sole purpose of utilizing a variety of martial techniques to defeat the other.
For those who are truly aware, mixed martial arts is the epitome of competition, characterized by dedication, discipline, and desire. A life time of dedication to the training of technique, the body, and the mind. All for the chance to stand a winner - a champion
This is MMA. | philosophy |
http://remyalice.com/ | 2020-02-29T07:08:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875148671.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20200229053151-20200229083151-00444.warc.gz | 0.760307 | 252 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__1261588 | en | We believe in leading authentic change. We value integrity and only invest ourselves in brands we wholeheartedly admire. Our partners inspire us – in turn, they are part of our team and we are an extension of theirs.
Our services are personalized to each brand’s needs and obstacles. We pinpoint and evaluate challenges so that we can create an environment where the brand’s promise can be delivered.
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https://stepbeyondacademy.com/ | 2023-12-06T21:46:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100603.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206194439-20231206224439-00755.warc.gz | 0.922888 | 243 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__204928593 | en | Our curriculum is geared towards providing quality education in a fun and caring environment promoting whole-child development. Our program emphasizes on every child's physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development cultivating leadership and life skills.
Our teachers bring with them remarkable teaching abilities with 10 plus years of experience. They are caring, trained, creative, and enthusiastic.
Step Beyond Academy is a home based nurturing pre-school and afterschool program licensed by WA State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)
Children develop at a different pace and learn best through hands-on, stimulating, and engaging activities. We are committed to providing a fun, rewarding program that promotes exploration, critical thinking, and development of mutual respect while balancing individual child’s intellectual, physical, social, creative, and emotional needs.
Each aspect of our program is dedicated to empowering children to do their best within a diverse environment. All interactions, activities, and learning materials are developmentally appropriate. We ensure providing personal attention and gentle guidance to all kids while focusing on reading, math, science, art, music, creative movement, and problem-solving skills.
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https://certifiedtranslation.ie/index.php/translator-news-sanskrit-language-growing-in-dublin/ | 2023-12-05T08:27:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100550.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205073336-20231205103336-00263.warc.gz | 0.966506 | 335 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__4983736 | en | We came across an interesting article this morning on the Sanskrit language in the Bangalore Mirror. We like to keep an eye on language developments around the world to keep bringing you interesting stories relevant to those of your working in translation services or those of you are simply interested in learning about different cultures in their many forms, or staying up to date with how language and translation can affect your online business practices.
However we never thought we’d come across such an interesting and relevant local story in a publication so far from home!
Sanskrit is more than 5,000 years old and one of the oldest languages in the world. It forms the base of holy scriptures spanning across three religions. But in recent times, Sanskrit as a subject has seen a decline. According to the article though, thanks to a man named Rutger Kortonhorst, the language is flourishing in Dublin! Rutger Kortonhorst, a Dutch man living and working in Ireland and teaching Sanskrit in Dublin. He also gives guest lectures in Sanskrit around the world and teaches the language to children in schools.
“When Kortonhorst was 20, he signed up for a course in practical philosophy at the School of Philosophy and Economic Science in Dublin. He discovered on joining the course that practical philosophy was the English translation of Advaita Vedanta, a sub-school of the Vedanta school of Vedic or Hindu philosophy and religious practice, which declares that there is but one reality. He decided that he would learn the language of the Vedas to understand them better. Thus began his quest to learn Sanskrit, which according to him is a continuous journey.” | philosophy |
https://davidvanceblog.wordpress.com/2017/02/08/sanders-and-cruz-healthcare-debate/ | 2018-05-27T07:49:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794868132.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20180527072151-20180527092151-00415.warc.gz | 0.975046 | 1,264 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__113912271 | en | Tuesday night, U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders (D-VT) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) debated on national TV about healthcare and the Affordable Care Act. Both senators made statements we have come to expect from them. Sanders generally supported the ACA, but argues that it doesn’t go far enough and should be replaced with Medicare for all. Cruz hammered Obamacare and recycled squishy claims about people losing their insurance and that government intervention is the main problem with healthcare. Both candidates took shots at each other, suggesting the Republicans are going to kick millions off of their health insurance and that Democrats support government intruding in decisions between people and their doctors. In some cases, there was actually agreement between the two senators, especially in their support for allowing the importation of prescription drugs.
What was probably the most interesting was what each senator avoiding saying. Several times Cruz criticized the rationing of care in countries with single-payer systems. Bernie Sanders did not put up a strong argument against that potential issue and instead shifted focus away by arguing that rationing occurs in the United States, but it is the insurance companies and not the government. In a couple cases, he simply conceded that these problems may exist in single-payer systems.
On the other hand, Cruz refused to answer whether or not he felt that healthcare was a right or a privilege. When Sanders asked Cruz the question directly, Cruz diverted to a constitutional definition of a “right” and pivoted to his general argument that government should stay out of healthcare. Perhaps Sanders should have used the word “entitlement” instead of “right,” but Cruz likely knew exactly what Sanders was asking. He said nothing to suggest that he supports universal coverage and was clearly trying to avoid saying that he thinks healthcare is a privilege.
In a political battle when the goal is passing landmark legislation, the warrior who dives in with the intent of ideologically browbeating their opponent into submission probably will not prevail. Unless you have a sufficient majority (60 Senate votes in the case of the American system), compromise and common ground must be found in order to achieve results. The problem is that when it comes to compromise, people are extremely unlikely if not incapable of compromising deeply held values. In the case of healthcare, there seem to be diametrically opposed values on the two sides of the debate.
The Sanders-Cruz debate demonstrated the values that each side holds when it comes to healthcare. Democrats are very clear in their position that healthcare is right and Americans should be entitled to receive the healthcare that they need. Republicans by and large do not support universal healthcare and their overall values around less government and lower taxes work against the effort to provide healthcare to all. There also appears to be resistance on the Republican side to standardization that could potentially compromise quality to those who are able and willing to pay for it. The Affordable Care Act did not reach universal healthcare, but it significantly reduced the number uninsured Americans. It is no surprise that Sanders is looking to take the next step toward single-payer and Cruz is taken aback by the cost of insuring so many.
These values came through as the candidates answered questions. One woman asked Sanders what he would do to help her to expand her hair salon business. She stated that she deliberately keeps her business below the 50 employee threshold to avoid a mandate to provide her employees healthcare. I doubt that his answer was satisfactory to her, because he simply said that he believes she should be compelled to provide her employees health insurance. I thought Bernie missed an opportunity here, because he could have made a very compelling case for health insurance to be decoupled from employment, a strong argument for his Medicare for everyone proposal.
A woman who with multiple sclerosis asked Ted Cruz what he will do to ensure that she doesn’t lose the Medicaid coverage under the ACA that saved her life. Cruz’s answer focused on trying to reduce the cost of private health insurance policies. While everybody would love to see prices come down, that doesn’t help someone who can’t afford to pay anything. Cruz made it abundantly clear that the GOP has no replacement plan that would cover people who cannot afford insurance, nor do they have any intention of covering everyone, including the woman who asked the question.
A January 2017 poll by Pew Research shows that 60% believe that it is the government’s responsibility to ensure that all Americans have healthcare coverage. While there is a strong partisan divide with Democratic support at 85% and Republican support at 32%, the most interesting data is when you combine party ID and income levels. Democrats, regardless of income, report about 85% support demonstrating the idea of universal healthcare as a deeply held value. Republicans tend to prioritize other issues and the support for government ensuring healthcare coverage tracks more closely with the likelihood of someone needing help to afford healthcare. Among Republicans, 18% of with incomes above $75,000, 34% with incomes between $30,000 and $75,000, and 52% with incomes under $30,000 support the government ensuring coverage. Republican opinion is driven largely by individual need while Democratic opinion is driven by an intrinsic value.
Over the last few weeks we have seen the Republican’s effort to swiftly repeal every word of Obamacare stalling. We have gone through phases of repeal and delay, repeal and replace, and now we are seeing some key members of Congress suggesting that they will not repeal at all and instead just try to fix it. Some have even suggested that they won’t be able to do anything without bipartisan support. While it is not difficult to point out the problems and unintended consequences associated with the Affordable Care Act, now that people are facing the reality that it may go away, we are finding that American’s value a society where healthcare is a right and not a privilege. Republicans will not come to a partisan consensus on repeal or replace because many realize that it is political suicide. If they want to do something, they will never find consensus because of the members who will accept nothing short of repeal. The most likely outcome is that nothing happens, because they will need Democrats that have no motivation to weaken a system where millions now have access to health insurance that did not have it before. | philosophy |
http://www.jornalarquitectos.pt/en/journal/the-aftermath-of-autumn/a-perenidade-da-forma | 2023-12-04T05:56:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100525.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204052342-20231204082342-00870.warc.gz | 0.952189 | 1,649 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__110064629 | en | The Timelessnessof Form
Architect and curator
"It is not a question of putting poetry at the service of the revolution, but rather of putting revolution at the service of poetry."
Talking about form has become very difficult and arduous. If we separate form and formalism, form is, in our modernist inheritance, the result of a function (form follows function), something taken as secondary or consequential. Practically we know that given the same situation, facing the same program, two architects will find different ways to see the commission and to represent the project, mirroring a diversity inherent to the subjectivity of the creative act. It is a recurring theme to see the same forms respond to completely different programs. Before, if the value of form depended on the function and, previously depended on the stylistic accomplishment dictated by the Beaux-Arts tradition, then nowadays the form seems attached only to the author's autonomy. Apparently free from 'function' or 'style', in contemporary architecture, form is unable to free itself from a certain superficiality, inherent to the condition of 'container' more than 'content'. However, this dichotomy might simply not make sense as: form is the visual perception of content.
This reluctance nowadays to talk about form comes also from the reflux of 'formal speculation' – we choose not to use the term 'formal experimentation' because the word 'speculation' better illustrates our economical interests. The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, by Frank Gehry, is perhaps the best example for this speculation. It is a work that, apparently having no limits, managed to gather consensus and an immediate return in developing the city with great media attention. The same does not apply, for now, to the Hamburg Philharmonic designed by Herzog & de Meuron.
We can say that the hesitation to talk about form comes firstly from the economical factor, the cost of formal speculation, that in times of crisis and bigger acknowledgment of inequalities leads us to question (often in a simplistic way) the purpose of 'iconic' architecture (Charles Jencks). In addition, in a landscape dictated by mediatisation, the feeling that form, nowadays, seems to be the resulting product of 'image': the image of power in the first place, sometimes of populism; the image itself, as a vehicle of representation, having a plausibility that seduces us to the extreme of ambiguity between possible and impossible. The impossible might be built, but at a different price.
While dependant on image and mediatisation, form is subjected to a power that is essentially ephemeral, as it is based on the demand for new images and new forms (or the illusion of new forms). The excess of information and the excess of images that nowadays feed social networks is also the excess and the saturation that we give to form in its most eccentric side. It is here that the border between form and formalism, (between essence and appearance) gets diluted. Resistance to this sense of architecture as 'spectacle' (Guy Debord) has moved on from a speech of refusal of form – which we consider a big mistake, at least in the disciplinary scope. This refusal starts by deviating the attention over the architectural object while favouring the processes that lead to its legitimisation. In this way, the 'participative' processes tend, more and more, to impose demagogically and to drag some scorn to the author's project – as if these weren't as well the result of participated processes, at least in the conditioning they find along the way.
Ironically, the same criticism that looks to contradict the formal speculation, actually easily adheres to its opposite – informal speculation. The word 'speculation' is kept because the informality in architecture is simply another form of economical speculation, alongside the same mechanisms of the media spectacle (as an example, we can look at the theme of the last Venice Biennale). Essentially for all that it gave up for an illusion of accessibility to architecture, the informality (and we don't mean 'style') is often linked to a low cost idea, i.e., a devaluation of the work, the exploitation of workers and many times taking responsibility away from the State and its social obligations. The ideology behind low cost is wild capitalism.
However, the most important argument to retain is the idea that form, as disciplinary knowledge, will always have a higher responsibility towards precariousness. Less resources imply a stricter formal rigor and a bigger recognition of the architect's work. In this sense, informality in architecture should only exist spontaneously and as a response to specific needs. Perhaps even from the individual will as an option from the right and freedom that we recognise to each person to design their own home. This, however, cannot be confused with the wider "architecture without architects" taking away the responsibility from the architect's role in designing the form as knowledge.
Another misconception in the criticism made to form and to architect-authors (the same criticism that drove Frank Gehry to show his middle finger) is to give them a bigger responsibility than the one they actually have. Architects have responsibility over the form, which can and should be critical in relation to the commission, but it can't be replaced by political will (in the sense of the art of compromise) that should represent public interest in a democratic country. It is certainly an abstraction that will eventually have some attention.
I will risk a synthesis from "A Triangular History", a piece/installation by Eduardo Souto de Moura for the Sala Azul in Palácio Pombal, designed for the 4th edition of the Lisbon Architecture Triennale, on the theme The Form of Form, that I had the honour to commission. This piece is composed of three pyramids, distant in time and material: the big pyramid of Cheops, in Giza necropolis, built in stone around 2560 BC; the unbuilt inverted concrete pyramid designed in 1954 by Oscar Niemeyer for the Caracas Modern Art Museum and the glass pyramid built by Ming Pei, in 1984, installed in the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Eduardo Souto de Moura is interested in the 'autonomy of form'. Not in the literal sense of 'folie', which could be legitimated, for example, by the Parc de La Villette in Paris, by Bernard Tschumi, but in the figurative search for a 'language' or 'calligraphy' (the difference, Eduardo Souto de Moura says, lies in the ideological conscience). This search can only be written or re-written by the architect. Facing the immensity of History and visual culture, takes on the will (showing more or less humility) to appropriate the form, its re-significance, over its origin and its original content. A 'timelessness of form' is evoked, resisting time, as if it were only an alphabet - Isidore Isou's Lettrism will not fall far from this.
There is, it seems clear, an irony crossing these ideas. It's not different from the irony of considering 'world heritage' a pyramid that could only exist as a consequence to a despotic slavery system. The timelessness of form sits on the same legitimacy, almost apolitical, that allows to see classicism as a representation of the first democracy or the last dictatorship.
For all these reasons, it is difficult to talk about form and even more complex an ambition to understand it as falling between an inheritance from the past and a desire for the future. To be an architect is to have that ambition prescient to the project. We can conclude that among icons and archetypes (in a wide gap between spectacle and banality) there is a dimension to the form that exists beyond the architect. It implies another sense of participation or 'public interest': the timelessness of form will always depend on the collective memory. This scrutiny will always be a critical inwards look into architecture. ◊ | philosophy |
https://redwoodraindropharmonics.com/ | 2018-06-23T21:29:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267865250.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20180623210406-20180623230406-00263.warc.gz | 0.916378 | 266 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__98826251 | en | Thank you for visiting Redwood Raindrop Harmonics, as inspired by the works of Dr. Christi Bonds-Garrett, MD, MA, Physician of Integrative Medicine, Western Medicine, & Chinese Medicine at the Integrative Medicine of Kentucky. www.integrativemedicineofkentucky.com
These works are based on the philosophy and practice of spiritual and energetic healing on all levels of the human biofield. I have found that these techniques bring about energetic balance and flow, rousing a soothing sense of inner harmony.
By exploring my website, you will be able to peek into the world of spiritual healing with use of crystals, vibration and color light. You will also be able to register for upcoming classes to learn these amazing techniques firsthand, find out where to visit us at upcoming Wellness Expos hosted in the Pacific Northwest, and invest in tools that may help you reach your highest and best potential.
Tap into your own divinity. Step forward fearlessly in this life. Exude confidence, vibrance, wisdom and good health, all in the constant company of your own ultimate healer. YOU. That's right, YOU. You are your own best healer. Join me. Let's begin the journey!
Photos of Redwoods by Chuck Hilliard, Light of the Moon Photography | philosophy |
https://www.judymorris.net.au/solo-exhibitions/laws-of-nature/ | 2023-06-03T04:44:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649105.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603032950-20230603062950-00100.warc.gz | 0.927024 | 206 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__85059212 | en | My second solo exhibition was held at Art Images Gallery, Norwood, from 31 August – 23 September, 2012.
This exhibition focuses on the physical and biological laws of nature that we encounter in our everyday lives. These works are not scientific illustrations. Rather, the drawings are informed by Science; Science that seeks to explain and predict the world around us and the universe beyond; Science that is interwoven with every aspect of the human condition.
The larger works in each series reference various physical and biological phenomena that underpin our lives: the reflection and refraction of light, separation of different wavelengths of light in the visible spectrum, the sound waves that we produce and experience, the actions of gravity, and the sensations of sight and smell that influence our ‘unnatural selection’ of our local environment. The smaller drawings in each series amplify further aspects of the relevant human behaviour. The final series of drawings lacks overt human presence, although the subjects are the result of many generations of human intervention and conjure deeply human emotions. | philosophy |
https://en.labirentsanat.com/kopyas%C4%B1-kopyas%C4%B1-serhat-akavc%C4%B1-1 | 2022-05-22T14:17:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662545548.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220522125835-20220522155835-00199.warc.gz | 0.979593 | 161 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__139702063 | en | He was born in İstanbul in 1987. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in the Fine Arts Education Department of Marmara University. He developed his artistic practices in the atelier of Asst. Prof. H. Avni Öztopçu. The concept of nature which constitutes the main motivation of his thoughts, is experienced in all his works in formal and spiritual sense. The spontaneity of nature, the constant change and transformation state and the relational context between disappearance of previous lives for the formation of life, constitute the inner skeleton of his art. In his works, while the adventure of an internally deepening experiment is observed, he invites the audience to a frightening journey. He continues his works in Istanbul. | philosophy |
https://stasisonline.wordpress.com/2014/11/10/reformation-project-goes-into-high-gear/ | 2019-04-23T10:10:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578596571.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20190423094921-20190423120921-00444.warc.gz | 0.953847 | 757 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__107793346 | en | Reformation Project Goes into High GearPosted: November 10, 2014
In November, Matthew Vines’ Reformation Project held a second conference, this time in Washington DC.
This one featured the infamous David Gushee, who we have critiqued here. In smaller roles were others with poor theology whose work we have also critiqued, such as James Brownson, Justin Lee and Susan Cottrell.
The key-note sermon delivered at the opening of the conference perhaps set the tone, and matched that of the general thrust of Vines, when it stated –
I believe that people like us and churches like ours – churches that affirm the lives, relationships, and ministries of LGBTQ people …
Another one of the keynote speakers was Allyson Robinson. Robinson has later been cited elsewhere, of statements such as –
Frankly I consider Job, [the inspiration for Buddism] Gautama Buddha, Joan of Arc, [Islamic poet] Rumi and Johnny Cash to be my spiritual predecessors far more than Augustine, Aquinas or Barth
Really Biblical huh. Robinson has also expressed openness towards the possibility that the Bible is wrong about things, implying that such a conclusion was a positive turning point.
The closing key-note by David Gushee expressed certainty of gay relationships not being inherently sinful. And people who are familiar with the Reformation Project would respond “duh, of course that’s what they believe.” But the intriguing thing is, that most of their logic, their Scriptural analysis, as I see it, is not about why gay relationships should be affirmed. Rather it’s about why they believe it’s not certain that the Bible condemns gay relationships. For example, in approximately the same week that Gushee was expressing how he believes that gay relationships are ok, he had an article published where he wrote –
I now believe that the traditional interpretation of the most cited passages is questionable
Do you see my point? The Scriptural analysis is a little on the fence, but the preaching isnt. There is a mysterious leap from being on the fence, in comparison with affirming gay relationships. If you were to challenge the Reformation Project leadership about this, my guess is that they would respond almost dismissively that if it’s not clear whether the Bible condemns gay relationships and if God is love, then logically He must support gay relationships. Oh what a tangled web some weave.
Ironically, the sermon also talked of leading –
the churches into a new era of fidelity to the gospel …
Celibacy outside of lifetime covenantal marriage, monogamous fidelity within lifetime covenantal marriage. That norm, as I argue in my book, applies to all Christians.
Such a position runs counter to the prevailing doctrines that operate in gay Christendom, eg within the Gay Christian Network. Gushee’s conservative position on this element may endear him to straight Christians who would normally equate homosexuality with licentiousness. But gays are not known to be conservative when it comes to sexual relations, so how will they respond? The Reformation Project may suffer a decline in interest. Or perhaps gays will rally around the radical message. But if they do rally around, I predict that it will result in a starkly young demographic in the pews, as more mature people will feel conflicted and troubled over the reality that gay men seldom achieve long term monogamy, even if they are Christians.
A refutation of the keynote address can be found on youtube, and elsewhere –
A critique from a non-supportive attendee of the conference, can be found here.
In 2017, Gushee finally came clean, renouncing his identification as an evangelical. | philosophy |
http://papalekas.org/2016/03/18/about-rebt/ | 2020-08-09T17:44:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439738562.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20200809162458-20200809192458-00394.warc.gz | 0.967904 | 205 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__14538336 | en | The first discrete therapeutic approach to CBT was Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) – in the 1990’s renamed to REBT (Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy). REBT was originally developed by Dr. Albert Ellis in the mid 1950’s. Ellis developed his approach in reaction to his disliking of the inefficient and in-directive nature of Psychoanalysis. Albert Ellis used the very well known ABC model to explain emotional disturbances. Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck, the two originators of CBT had been directly inspired by Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy and in particular Stoicism. Epictetus (Stoic Philosopher) wrote: ‘Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them’. What occupies the REBT theory is the distinction between healthy and unhealthy negative emotions as well as the existentialism based acceptance beliefs. REBT argues that at the core of emotional disturbance lies a set of irrational beliefs that people hold about themselves, the world and others. | philosophy |
https://merrickmediation.com/book-review-the-tao-of-negotiation/ | 2018-05-27T11:56:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794868248.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20180527111631-20180527131631-00063.warc.gz | 0.951654 | 577 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__175669634 | en | Do not avoid or fear the pain of conflict. Stay with that pain: watch it, accept it, and embrace it, urge Joel Edelman and Mary Beth Crain, authors of The Tao of Negotiation. They describe their book as practical guide to “conflict enlightenment” written for “warriors of peace.” Drawing inspiration from Lao Tsu, the Dalai Lama, and Ghandi, the authors assert that success in negotiation requires the opposite of meeting conflict with more conflict. However, that does not mean passively giving in. Instead, they state:
“When we negotiate from the perspective of the Tao, we study the terrain, plan our strategies. We are not passive; we are aware, at all times, of the stirrings in the bushes, the footsteps of the intruders and the proper way in which to meet them and disarm them. We are in inner control; outer events respond accordingly.”
Although the authors’ viewpoint might be Eastern, the object they view – disputes and dispute resolution – is the same as others who have written on the topic. When stripped of the Taoist wrapping paper, their message does not differ too much from many other writers and teachers on the topic. The essentials remain: (1) honestly assess the parties’ interests, (2) possess the capacity and desire to resolve the conflict, (3) ground discussions in the present and not the past, (4) attempt to address as many of the interests of the parties as possible to achieve a sustainable resolution.
The authors differ from some other authors is their premise that a conflict can be resolved even if only one party wants to amicably resolve the conflict. They assert if the willing party possesses the necessary tools, then he or she is likely to resolve the conflict. This book is written for people facing conflict, not for mediators. In effect, it tries to teach some of the concepts and tools of dispute resolution that good mediators already have in their “tool kits.” It has chapters on the nature of conflict, how to identify and deal with different personality types and on specific conflict areas, including personal relationships, business partnerships, and workplace disputes.
Although The Tao of Negotiation provides a fun twist on the topic and reinforces some basic principles, it is probably too basic for a mediator. On the other hand, for non-mediators, the book provides a pleasant primer on (1) the benefits of conflict, (2) how to analyze conflict and prepare to address it, and (3) encouragement to press forward to resolve conflicts that arise in everyone’s life. I think the book could be especially useful for young people trying to figure out the world and for peace-loving people who despise and avoid conflict.
© 2013, Jeff Merrick, Merrick Mediation Services | philosophy |
https://karunaworkshops.dk/autum-retreat-2021/ | 2021-07-28T04:52:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046153521.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20210728025548-20210728055548-00669.warc.gz | 0.949323 | 952 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__263764167 | en | The Brahma Viharas
A Five-Day Silent Retreat led by Christina Feldman, John Peacock & Antonia Sumbundu. September 25 – September 30, 2021 at Gomde Retreat Center, Denmark
The four Brahma Viharas - sublime ways of dwelling in the world - are the centre of all practice and without them the practice can become simply cold and somewhat clinical, with an overemphasis on technique. The Brahma Viharas of friendliness, compassion, appreciative joy and equanimity are the very heart and soul of the practice, in both a literal and metaphorical sense, infusing our ways of practice and being with the sublime warmth, kindness, appreciation and tranquillity. The Buddha spoke about these qualities as being pathways to both insight and liberation essential to the process of 'waking up.' In this retreat we will focus on the development of these qualities via meditation practice sessions, dharma talks and group interviews.
This retreat is a rare opportunity to receive in-depth teachings and practice guidance from two highly experienced meditation teachers. It is an invitation to extend and deepen one’s personal experience of mindfulness and the qualities of friendliness, compassion, appreciative joy and equanimity via intensive practice within a supportive and harmonious environment of noble silence. Each day will offer a sustained schedule of formal meditation sessions, meetings with the teachers, talks and instructions, all within an underlying environment of silence.
The retreat is open to all with a serious interested in exploring practices that can cultivate and nourish the qualities of friendliness, compassion, appreciative joy and equanimity. It is not a clinical skills workshop, but it is highly recommended and relevant for professionals teaching or training in mindfulness-based applications.
CHRISTINA FELDMAN is a co-founder of Gaia House and a guiding teacher at Insight Meditation Society, Barre, Massachusetts. The author of a number of books, she has been teaching insight meditation retreats internationally since 1976. She is one of the teaching faculty of the CPP programme, dedicated to the study and application of the early teachings of the Buddha and is engaged in teaching the Buddhist psychological foundations of mindfulness to those training to teach mindfulness-based applications in England, Belgium and the Netherlands. Her most recent book Mindfulness: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Psychology, written with Willem Kuyken, was published in the summer of 2019.
JOHN PEACOCK is both an academic and a Buddhist practitioner of nearly fifty years. Trained initially in the Tibetan Gelugpa tradition in India, he subsequently spent time in Sri Lanka studying Theravada. After doing a doctorate in philosophy, he taught Buddhist and Western philosophy and then Buddhist Studies at the University of Bristol. He went on to be Associate Director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, co-direct the Master of Studies programme in MBCT (Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy) at Oxford University, and teach Buddhist psychology on the same course. John is now retired from academia and continues to teach meditation, as he has done for more than thirty-five years.
ANTONIA SUMBUNDU has been practicing meditation for more than 30 years and has had the good fortune to practice and study with a number of great teachers. She is an instructor for the Tergar Meditation Community where she is leading retreats and supporting practice groups internationally. Originally trained as clinical psychologist, Antonia has had a long term interest in clinical applications of meditation. She has been teaching and lecturing on MBCT internationally for many years. In 2010, she was awarded a Master of Studies in MBCT by the University of Oxford, and she is an Associate Trainer and Supervisor for the Oxford Mindfulness Center.
Rangjung Yeshe Gomde, Smedehalden 3, Esby, 8420 Knebel, Denmark
The retreat begins Saturday, September 25th in the afternoon and ends Thursday 30th at lunch.
The teachings are offered by the teachers out of generosity. Generosity is one of the foundations on which the continuity of the Buddha's teachings has depended down the centuries and by voluntary supporting the teachers we can help secure the availability of the teachings, enjoy the act of generosity and show our appreciation for what we have received. By the end of the retreat participants are invited to offer the teachers a donation.
Meals (organic & vegetarian) are included in the rates below.
Bed in a single room: DKK 5.500
Bed in a double room: DKK 4.500
Dormitory, camping, or no accommodation: DKK 3.600
Deadline for registration is September 12th, 2021. | philosophy |
https://boreasfineart.com/artist/Barbara_Tetenbaum/works/627 | 2023-06-02T21:25:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648858.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602204755-20230602234755-00049.warc.gz | 0.948527 | 140 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__305961135 | en | “A boundary is not that at which something stops but . . . the boundary is that from which something begins its presencing.”
A visual representation of Heidegger’s 1969 seminal essay on sculpture Art and Space, this hand-painted screenprint addresses the abstruse and difficult meaning of Heidegger’s aesthetic theories. Heidegger explored the nature of space not as emptiness but as the material used for human relations, where art emerges from the gap between the meaninglessness of materiality and the meaning endowed by history and social relations.
The edition limited to twenty copies each signed, numbered, and hand colored by the artist. | philosophy |
http://timefortermlimits.com/congress/madisons-warning/ | 2020-08-13T17:38:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439739048.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20200813161908-20200813191908-00460.warc.gz | 0.97666 | 222 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__163787180 | en | Giving Congress a distinct and independent power to do any act they please which may be good for the Union, would render all the preceding and subsequent enumerations of power completely useless. It would reduce the whole Constitution to a single phrase, that of instituting a Congress with power to do whatever would be for the good of the United States; and as sole judges of the good or evil, it would be also a power to do whatever evil they please. Certainly, no such universal power was meant to be given them. The Constitution was intended to lace them up straightly within the enumerated powers and those without which, as means, these powers could not be carried into effect.” Therefore, you do not deserve to hold the title of public servant but rather public tyrant. “If the federal government should overpass the just bounds of its authority and make a tyrannical use of its powers, the people … must appeal to the standard they have formed, and take such measures to redress the injury done to the Constitution as the exigency may suggest and prudence justify.
Federalist No. 33 | philosophy |
https://scriptureresearchassociates.org/our-purpose | 2024-02-28T20:38:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474744.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228175828-20240228205828-00265.warc.gz | 0.95685 | 275 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__115024528 | en | SRA recognizes the common practice of humans to use only the knowledge resident in their minds
when assigning meaning to the information coming to their senses. Though this practice is sufficient in many situations, when applied in a study of the Scriptures, it often leads to inaccurate concepts of
the person and nature of God.
A full and accurate knowledge of God and His design is crucial for accurately representing Him,
but many fail to seek any knowledge of Him beyond their surface comprehension of a Bible translation. These individuals fail to recognize that the Hebrew and Greek languages were chosen by God for His revelation, thus making those texts the absolute best and the absolute authority over all.
SRA seeks to know and proclaim the unequivocal truth of God's revelation as He gave it.
Knowing that absolute truth exposes error in whatever form it takes, SRA seeks to supply to all
the knowledge and understanding of God by providing His truth in various forms which are easily
accessed, assimilated, and shared by those desiring to walk with Him more accurately.
SRA proclaims this knowledge of God to all who will receive it, regardless of their personal "beliefs," in the assurance that accurate presentation of the person and nature of the Creator inescapably affects every human it touches, moving each one more into the full knowledge and understanding which He intended for every human. | philosophy |
https://en.noemiejehanne.com/theatre | 2021-12-06T21:37:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363312.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20211206194128-20211206224128-00498.warc.gz | 0.968777 | 147 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__137023262 | en | « Nothing is lost, nothing is created,
everything is transformed »
An actor is like lead, melting, fusing, yet intent on not losing its own properties, fitting into the mold of the exact character the director has in mind, adapting its shape to actually become this character, no matter how far it is from the actor's identity.
I like the idea of reshaping, changing appearance, age, gender, as a chameleon adapts to the environment.
And when I coach an actor or actress, I like to take time to understand which alloy they're made of, and be the flame which helps them merge into the character without losing their own qualities. | philosophy |
https://fsgt.info/existence/ | 2020-01-27T22:51:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251728207.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20200127205148-20200127235148-00474.warc.gz | 0.968732 | 156 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__182790909 | en | The fate of the lives on Earth is reshuffled
every time the threat of extinction arises, but evolution never stops. If the course of evolution was predetermined, that would mean some species are destined
to exit the stage at a predetermined time. And yet, what if those species that were
supposed to disappear, didn’t? What enabled those creatures to survive
the mass extinction is a mystery. They persist to live in their own way, just like they did several million years ago. If evolution ever deviated from its course, will humans still have existed? What other meanings are there beyond just being
one more piece in the evolutionary cycle? This question is what we have to answer. In the end, this may be the reason for our existence. | philosophy |
https://www.knutti.co.uk/blogs/news/yggdrasil-and-the-worlds-of-viking-legend | 2024-04-22T09:00:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818105.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422082202-20240422112202-00816.warc.gz | 0.949753 | 582 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__131063778 | en | Knutti was a true Viking who adhered to the principles of Nordic cosmology. He believed that a sacred tree, the Yggdrasill, hosted nine individual worlds. He believed that his world was surrounded by gods and mystical creatures within an elaborate universe of life, beauty and danger. Earth itself received light when the godly brothers Odin, Vili and Vé used sparks of light from Muspell to create the constellations that the Vikings used to navigate the seas at night. Knutti's was magical!
The ruling gods are called the Æsir, which includes Odin, Thor and Frigg. This world is the most fertile, full of gold and jewels. In Old Norse, this world is called Ásgarðr.
This is the Land of the Elves. There are two types of elves, and Elfheim is home to the Light Elves (Ljósálfar). The goddess Freya rules here. In Old Norse, the world is called Álfheimr.
The dwarves live in this world, which lies underground. Here, too, are the dwarves who are excellent masters smiths and craftsmen. In Old Norse, this world is called Svartálfaheimr.
The human race lives on Midgard. Legend holds that this world will be destroyed at the Last Battle (the Ragnarǫk). In Old Norse, this world is called Miðgarðr.
Here live the giants. They dwell among dark forests and high up on the mountainsides. Upon Jotenheim Odin sacrificed an eye in return for wisdom. In Old Norse this world is called Jǫtunheimr.
This world is less known, but it is known as the home the Vanir people who were gods of fertility, wisdom, and the gift to see into the future. This world is called Vanaheimr in Old Norse.
This is the world of mist. It is a vast land of snow and ice and is one of the oldest worlds in the legends. In Old Norse, this worlds is called Niflheimr.
This is the great realm of fire. It emerged first in the formation of the worlds from the great void called Ginnungagap where worlds are created. The Old Norse name is Múspellsheimr.
When a person has a dishonourable death, they go to Hel or Helheimr as it is called in Old Norse. This is a world of continuation from a life elsewhere; there is no endless torment nor eternal bliss - it is the realm of those who are simply dead. | philosophy |
http://www.westerndailypress.co.uk/Timsbury-man-lives-year-cash/story-11346931-detail/story.html | 2015-09-04T23:08:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-35/segments/1440645367702.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20150827031607-00311-ip-10-171-96-226.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.974319 | 491 | CC-MAIN-2015-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-35__0__61635591 | en | Imagine living for an entire year without money. Local author Mark Boyle did just that.
On November 28, 2008, International Buy Nothing Day and Mark's last night in money world, he went for his last pint and thought about the challenge that lay ahead of him.
Mark is a former economics graduate and business director who lives in a solar-panelled caravan at Timsbury. He is now the founder of the 'freeconomic' movement in the UK, and this week his book The Moneyless Man was published without spending or even touching money.
The book portrays Mark's incredible story of how he lived for an entire year without a penny.
It tells of how he encountered cuttlefish toothpaste, rocket stoves, mushroom paper, seasonal foods, solar panels, skill-swapping schemes, compost toilets and the unthinkable – a cash-free Christmas.
Mark goes back to basics and follows his own very strict rules, and through this incredible experiment he discovered that friendship has no price.
He looks back to a time before money was created. A time where you would swap your possessions for that of others. A time before loans, mortgages and credit crunches. He is a prime example of the phrase "you don't need money to be happy". In an interview Mark said: "I live without money and I manage just fine." In the first chapter of the novel, Mark describes how "money no longer works for us. We work for it. Money has taken over the world. As a society, we worship and venerate a commodity that has no intrinsic value, to the expense of all else. What's more, our entire notion of money is built on a system which promotes inequality, environmental destruction and disrespect for humanity".
There are times where Mark struggles with his challenge and becomes frustrated with the sort of life he has chosen to live. However, it does not stop him completing what he set out to do. This fascinating story proves a strong point about the way we live.
We are a world that has become obsessed with money. Can anybody really distinguish between what are luxuries and what are necessities? The book is a real eye-opener and will have you reconsidering your finances a lot more.
The author is appearing at Waterstone's in Milsom Street today at 6.30pm.
The Moneyless Man is published by Oneworld at £10.99 | philosophy |
https://chautauquabookstore.d7.indiebound.com/shop/books/2019-week-1 | 2020-07-10T00:03:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655902377.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20200709224746-20200710014746-00435.warc.gz | 0.93623 | 251 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__130293289 | en | Leaf through our collection:
2019: Week 1 Speaker Books
Week One :: June 22–28
Moments That Changed the World
How did we get to now? The answers may surprise you. In this week, Chautauqua asks five historians to each choose a little-known moment when the ground shifted beneath humanity’s feet, and examine how those moments impacted the world of today.
• We look at unsung heroes — and villains — as well as unsung moments that altered the course of history.
• History often offers surprises, revealing how and why certain stories are obscured, erased or lesser-known.
• How can those surprises be instructive? How can our newfound knowledge of these moments be useful in our time?
Interfaith Lecture Theme :: Religious Moments that Changed the World
Religion is a human construct that has been evolving since humans began pondering the meaning of life and its purpose, asking questions of origin and destiny, with varying responses creating differing trajectories. In this week the Interfaith Lecture Series presents historians of the world’s religions who will shine a light on “moments” in various traditions that have impacted both the world and the evolution of religion. | philosophy |
https://arcanumlions.herokuapp.com/ | 2019-11-21T06:15:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496670731.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20191121050543-20191121074543-00317.warc.gz | 0.965247 | 202 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__133977800 | en | Service to others, like all great human endeavors, is built on solid efforts and sturdy convictions. As passionate Lions, we need to see ourselves through the eyes of our community and the people we serve. We need to understand their requirements and respond by exceeding their expectations. Ultimately, our neighbors, our colleagues and our fellow citizens will be the judges of how passionate we are as Lions.
We can only measure the success of our actions by their outcomes. If membership in our club is growing , if new quality leaders are emerging, if our club is receiving awards and recognition, if the number of activities that our club sponsors are increasing, if the number of people that our club serves is expanding, then you will have a true measure of our success.
There is always room for improvement. Every situation presents an opportunity for innovation. A club that rest on its laurels or is satisfied with the way things are is not sufficiently passionate about its mission.
With a Passion to Excel, we will achieve our mission. | philosophy |
https://lbpsychologists.com.au/finding-that-space/ | 2024-04-13T23:05:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00040.warc.gz | 0.954705 | 382 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__37795273 | en | “Between stimulus and response there is a space.
In that space is our power to choose our response.
In our response lies our growth and our freedom”
These are some powerful words from Victor Frankl who was an inspiring and influential psychiatrist and holocaust survivor and author of many books including “Man’s Search for Meaning”.
These words can sometimes sum up therapy. They reflect the process that we are helping people become more aware of. It is often about learning how to come off autopilot and finding that small space, before our automatic emotional reaction hijacks us, so we can choose to respond or act in a way that reflects our values or what is important to us.
Increasing our own self-awareness, understanding our insecurities, slowing down the automatic process and reaction, being more mindful, and clarifying what are our values are and what is important to us, are all steps in enabling us to find that space.
When we can find that space we can recognize we are at a choice point. The choice we make can take us in two opposing directions. If we stay on autopilot we will often react in an automatic way, caught by our pattern of thinking and emotional history and a default coping strategy. Even though some of our coping strategies have worked for us in the past or help in the short term they can also take us in a direction in life that we don’t really want to go or create a whole pile of other problems in the long term.
If we can be aware we are even at a choice point, we have the opportunity to pause, to observe ourselves, and more likely to be able to make a choice to act in a way that is in line with our values and the person we know we are inside.
Finding that space is a powerful first step in our personal growth and empowerment. | philosophy |
https://www.hiphopmuseumdc.org/product-page/the-tao-of-wu-book | 2024-04-12T16:47:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816045.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412163227-20240412193227-00496.warc.gz | 0.926592 | 217 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__123632377 | en | The Tao of Wu Book
- By The RZA
- November 1, 2011
- 224 Pages
The RZA, founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, imparts the lessons he’s learned on his journey from the Staten Island projects to international superstardom. A devout student of knowledge in every form in which he’s found it, he distills here the wisdom he’s acquired into seven “pillars,” each based on a formative event in his life—from the moment he first heard the call of hip-hop to the death of his cousin and Clan-mate, Russell Jones, aka ODB.
Delivered in RZA’s unmistakable style, at once surprising, profound, and provocative, The Tao of Wu is a spiritual memoir the world has never seen before, and will never see again. A nonfiction Siddhartha for the hip-hop generation from the author of The Wu-Tang Manual, it will enlighten, entertain, and inspire. | philosophy |
https://rhemaflc.co.za/confessions/confession-on-the-love-of-god/ | 2022-05-20T05:10:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662531352.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220520030533-20220520060533-00063.warc.gz | 0.900481 | 242 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__40921874 | en | Love endures long and is patient and kind; Love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy.
Love is not boastful or vainglorious; Love does not display itself haughtily.
Love is not conceited, arrogant and inflated with pride; Love is not rude, unmannerly and does not act unbecomingly.
Love does not insist on its own rights or its own way; For Love is not self-seeking.
Love is not touchy or fretful or resentful; Love takes no account of the evil done to it.
Love pays no attention to a suffered wrong; Love does not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness but rejoices when right and truth prevail.
Love bears up under anything and everything that comes; Love is ever ready to believe the best of every person.
Loves hopes are fadeless under all circumstances; and Love endures everything without weakening.
Love never fails, never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (Amplified)
Where the word “LOVE” is, insert your name and begin to confess it personally. | philosophy |
https://www.surreysportspark.co.uk/coaching-week-mikki-austin-surrey-storm/ | 2024-04-15T17:58:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817014.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415174104-20240415204104-00341.warc.gz | 0.980806 | 967 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__199674437 | en | Memberships available from
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As part of UK Coaching’s Coaching Week, we want to celebrate the fantastic coaches who help to make Surrey Sports Park a thriving hub of sporting excellence.
We start with Surrey Storm’s Mikki Austin…
When Mikki Austin was named Surrey Storm’s Director of Netball in July 2018, she became the youngest-ever Head Coach of a Netball Superleague team. Previously, she was part of Storm’s back-to-back title-winning Superleague squad, in 2015 and 2016, and a two-time Storm Fans’ Player of the Season.
How would you explain your coaching philosophy?
I work off two main pillars – hard work and honesty. All I know is to graft and get my hands dirty. As an athlete, I’ve always lived by a quote which says ‘Champions are made when no-one’s watching’, and I really believe that. Your destiny is in your hands, and a lot of that has to be done in your own time where nobody sees it, and you don’t get any praise for it. And all we want, as athletes, is honesty – to know where we stand, for better or worse. Sometimes the truth really hurts, but at least that way you give power back to the players. This is the situation, what do you want to do with it? We all hate the unknown, so if I can at least be upfront and honest then everybody knows where they stand and there’s no blurred lines.
What would you think makes a good coach?
The ability to juggle, to think on the fly, and adapt to situations. This job is very much assess-as-you-go, especially when you’re in-game, so you need the confidence to live-and-die by your own decisions.
I’m always learning, always adapting, and always trying to improve my skills and knowledge. People falter when they think they know all there is to know, or have done all there is to do.
You have to be willing to trust other people, your assistant coaches and the players and people that you surround yourself with. Everyone has their own strengths, and if you have trust in other people and you play to those strengths then it only really helps you as well. It’s never just a one-man job.
Is there a coach who you particularly look-up to, who has influenced you – and what made them so good?
I’ve been so blessed in my netball journey to have been taught by so many amazing coaches. Probably the first coach that springs to mind is (former England Commonwealth Games Coach) Maggie Jackson. She was the first woman who saw something in me as a 15-16-year-old rottweiler tearing around the court. She gave me my first opportunity to step into Hertfordshire Mavericks, and I am forever grateful for the wisdom that she instilled in me.
Probably the most influential, on life in general, is (former Storm Director of Netball) Tamsin Greenway. She is one of the most educated coaches that we have – her knowledge is impeccable. She really brought out that passion, in terms of educating players, the coaching side of things, and made me want to be Head of a Superleague franchise one day. She started that fire within me.
I’ve probably tried to take a little bit from each of every coach I’ve worked with. One of my college coaches when I was growing up was (England Netball Defence Technical Coach) Amanda Newton. She was brutal but I loved it. Another one of my regional coaches was Jo Mannion, who was one of the most cut-throat coaches England Netball had at the time.
All of them had a tough-love approach, and didn’t tell you what you wanted to hear but told you the truth, and backed that up with valuable evidence. I guess I see a lot of that in me, so our players can see that it’s always coming from the right place.
My job is to make them better, improve them as people first and as players very closely second. I try to care, and show the girls that come through our training environment that there’s always a learning process, it doesn’t matter your age or your experience, providing you’re willing to grind and you’re willing to put your individual prowess aside for the good of the team then then you will always achieve here. | philosophy |
https://smartkidzclub.com/news/index/id/195 | 2019-05-20T17:58:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256082.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20190520162024-20190520184024-00057.warc.gz | 0.968943 | 321 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__56226448 | en | If you and your child could pose a question to Leonardo da Vinci, what would it be? What subject would it
entail - invention, painting, sculpting, architecture? Here was a man who painted the Mona Lisa and at the same
time invented an operational version of scuba gear, used in his day. It is not that his life was so
multi-dimensional but rather Leonardo da Vinci saw life and learning as interconnected. You first understand
nature, it can then be painted. He shared: "Study the science of art and the art of science." That is probably why
he could draw plans for helicopters and airplanes centuries before their invention while capturing beauty in the
art of his time.
If he only painted, sparing no thought in other disciplines, would he have been the painter we know, or maybe a
lesser one? Learning and creating should also be interconnected, multi-sensory. Reading draws in words but
hearing them as well takes it farther. Activities that reinforce what is read with games that stimulate the senses
creates not just understanding but a joy of learning. It is never too early to start.
This month the SmartKidzClub has among the new releases, a biography: Leonardo da Vinci. It will take
them on a journey to his world with all the senses coming for the ride. Start your 14 day free trial today and get
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Educational App Store certified with a Five-Star rating. | philosophy |
https://merit.url.edu/ca/publications/sustainable-decentralization-power-extraconstitutional-influence--2 | 2024-04-12T17:47:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816045.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412163227-20240412193227-00749.warc.gz | 0.857615 | 272 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__191808416 | en | In the Madisonian tradition of constitutional design, the foundation of a sustainable federalism is thought to be a scientifically precise balancing of national and subnational power. Experience shows, however, that national and subnational actors in highly diverse systems are capable of developing a rich array of extraconstitutional methods of mutual influence, so that the formal, constitutionalized balance of power rarely settles the question of the actual balance of power between levels of government. A more important factor in ensuring the long-term sustainability of a meaningfully federal system is the degree of symmetry across subnational units in their relation to the central state. A comparison of the U.S. and Spain suggests that federalism is most directly threatened when subnational units compete not collectively with the central state, thereby checking its power, but with each other, a condition that furnishes the central state with opportunities to exploit subnational rivalries in ways that risk genuine, long-term destabilization.
|American Journal of Comparative Law
|Estat de la publicació
|Publicada - 1 de jul. 2010 | philosophy |
https://geyserville.com/business-directory/dutcher-crossing-winery/ | 2021-01-18T19:56:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703515235.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20210118185230-20210118215230-00412.warc.gz | 0.951586 | 120 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__208640237 | en | Dutcher Crossing Winery
Our belief is simple—to be a well-balanced, three-legged stool. Leg one is make the best wine we can staying true to the vineyard, vintage, and varietal. The second leg is the beautiful sense of place within our vineyards and winery. Finally, our third leg is hospitality. Whether you are a long-time visitor or new to the property, we want to welcome and treat everyone as we would our own mothers. With the balance of all three legs, we create an experience like non-other in Sonoma County. | philosophy |
http://daea.weebly.com/about.html | 2019-08-17T21:33:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027312025.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20190817203056-20190817225056-00124.warc.gz | 0.91954 | 156 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__125931898 | en | The purpose of Delaware Art Education Association shall be:
- To represent and serve the needs of Delaware art educators.
- To promote a philosophy of art education, which establishes, maintains and integrates art learning as an essential part of education.
- To clarify the goals and purposes of art education to the public.
- To encourage research and experimentation in art education.
- To provide stimulus for the individual member as a creative artist.
- To recognize excellence in art and art education, and to support the arts in the community at large.
- To hold art education related conferences, workshops, and programs.
- To publish articles, reports, and survey.
- To work with other arts related organizations at the national, state, public and private agency level. | philosophy |
http://www.balancedlivingayurveda.co/default.html | 2017-09-26T05:39:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818695066.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20170926051558-20170926071558-00327.warc.gz | 0.901755 | 178 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__9418070 | en | BALANCED LIVING AYURVEDA
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A wise Zen Buddhist once said to me, "This too is passing" (as opposed to "this too shall pass"...) ~ a gentle reminder that things are always changing, always in flux, always evolving.
Sometimes we welcome the changes, sometimes we don't. But for me, and for Balanced Living Ayurveda, this is an exciting change!
This is a whole new chapter in my life, and it's been quite the intriguing journey.
My wellness tip for today is this: Relax and welcome the changes ~ they will come with or without your permission! Greeting them with an open heart can bring amazing surprises and opportunities you never dreamed of.
Wishing you all the best in Health & Peaceful Well-being, | philosophy |
https://www.edina-aj.com/intuitive-energy-readings | 2023-06-08T09:02:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224654606.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608071820-20230608101820-00746.warc.gz | 0.936828 | 511 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__104782806 | en | My Readings are conveniently offered virtually worldwide over Google Meet, Skype, Zoom, WhatsApp or Phone Call. Both unveiling and inspirational, your reading will leave you with valuable insight about your life, your healing, your projects and your intentional and unintentional participation in its unfolding.
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There are no intentions or subjects that are off limits or out of bounds in any of the services I offer. whatever you are experiencing, there is an approach to assist you. | philosophy |
http://flora.orieldavies.org/artists/anya-gallaccio/ | 2021-05-17T12:24:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991772.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20210517115207-20210517145207-00066.warc.gz | 0.935697 | 274 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__49351855 | en | In Anya Gallaccio’s Preserve Beauty (New York), over five hundred red gerberas are pressed between a sheet of glass and the wall. As time passes the flowers begin to decompose – they wither and shrivel, often falling out of place, or to the floor, gradually rotting, and what begins as fresh and beautiful blooms turn dull and dessicated, covered with grey mould. We can even smell the decomposing flowers.
Preserve Beauty changes continuously during the exhibition – a consequence of organic processes beyond the control of the artist or the viewer. This work’s title plays upon the idea of beauty, and the impossibility of preventing its demise with the passing of time; it also refers to the specific cultivar of gerbera named ‘Red Beauty’, used by the artist to make this piece. Describing her work as ‘theatrical’ Anya Gallaccio doesn’t consider herself as the sole author, but sees the work instead as a temporary collaboration, between herself and the viewer, that asks us to reflect upon ideas of ‘place, time, life, decay, death, beauty and renewal’.
Audio description of Preserve Beauty
Image © Anya Gallaccio. All Rights Reserved, DACS 2015. Courtesy the British Council Collection | philosophy |
http://amalaayurcare.com/ | 2017-04-25T08:24:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120206.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00471-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.9469 | 290 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__320263145 | en | Ayurveda, the nature’s own way of healing is a complete, conventional, efficient and popular ancient Healthcare science practiced in India and neighboring countries. Accomplishing physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing is the unique and special approach of this science of life. That made it conventional rather than complementary or alternative medicine even after the onslaught of advent in modern medicine. Promotion of health, prevention of maladies, and radical healing to diseases with holistic approach are the objectives of Ayurveda.
The tiny human body is the epitome of mega universe, body is nurtured by the nature, and the same nature can be utilized for the healing of abnormality of the body. This is the exclusive fundamental truth believed in Ayurveda that made its objectives a fact. In addition to the therapy of common ailments, Ayurveda has edge over other contemporary medical sciences in treating chronic, lingering diseases like, autoimmune, degenerative, metabolic, neurological as well as malignant disorders. The therapies are not only efficient in relieving the symptoms of ailments but also safe, which is the global need of the day, is the unmatched quality of Ayurvedic supplements and therapy. Therefore it is not surprising that people worldwide, have started showing interest and seeking Ayurvedic therapy, which is free of toxic effects, echo friendly, easily available in nature, and more than anything Ayurvedic therapy is very effective. | philosophy |
http://zhaolibo.llshuhua.com/reeti/wuxianzhongsheng/ | 2023-09-24T09:50:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506632.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924091344-20230924121344-00491.warc.gz | 0.733943 | 1,572 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__103246288 | en | "Infinite Rebirth" is a movie directed by Li Qifeng and starring Wang Shuai. It will be released on November 16, 2021. The background of the story is set in 2034. At that time, Professor Yang Junkang invented the T-chip. The emergence of this technology made the human beings implanted with the T-chip no longer suffer from diseases. However, Universal, a medical chip group, has monopolized the patented technology of the T-chip and promoted it to the general population, making human beings begin to rely on this technology.
After ten years, a mysterious mercenary organization suddenly attacked the headquarters of Universal Company. In an instant, all the new types of humans who had been transplanted with T chips were paralyzed, and their lives were in jeopardy.
This movie explores the contest between technology and destiny. As a cutting-edge technology, T-chip should be a boon for improving human life, but the monopoly and abuse of technology have brought huge disasters. The monopoly of the universal company makes T-chips a necessity for human beings, and when this company is attacked, all people who rely on T-chips are facing life-threatening threats.
The mysterious mercenary organization in the movie represents the dark side in the process of technological development. They take advantage of technological loopholes and vulnerabilities to retaliate against Universal Corporation. This episode of misuse and abuse of science and technology reminds us that while science and technology is advancing, we must also treat the development of science and technology with caution, so as to prevent technology from becoming a source of disaster for mankind.
"Infinite Rebirth" is not only an exciting technological suspense film, but also a work that deeply considers technological ethics and social value. In this movie, the audience will experience the convenience and challenges brought by the development of science and technology, and think about the coexistence of technology and human beings in the future. | philosophy |
http://www.jenniferweberlifecoach.com/about/ | 2019-07-23T09:04:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195529175.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20190723085031-20190723111031-00100.warc.gz | 0.953097 | 671 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__97566523 | en | Guiding you to design the life you dream and turning that into reality is my dream come true. You have so much power of choice and so much more control over your life and your happiness than you know. Maybe you haven’t found your purpose or uncovered your deepest desires (or even let yourself imagine what that is). I have a strong intuition and I zero in, targeting your blocks, so that you are free to see your life in a new way and believe in yourself and your power to change things for the better. I believe intuition is guided by a Higher Power and I receive information throughout a session knowing I am being guided to give messages that are meant to be heard. I am an intuitive guide and life coach. I have been called to serve and to create a life out of this work and have been asked to bring people closer in their connection to that Higher Power. No matter your faith, we can work together to tap into Source and help you hear your inner voice and calling and develop faith in your own intuition. We map out a blueprint for bringing your dreams into fruition by writing out goals, changing negative thinking into positive thinking, using visualization, and taking action. This is not done in one session, but over time, at your pace. How many sessions you want or need is your choice. Your needs will change as your life changes.
Dreams must have balance and I take a holistic approach. Realizing our dreams in one area of our life and not other areas that are important to us is not in the grand picture. When we are guided in faith and listening to God’s calling for us, all the areas of our life we wish to create wonderful results in are included. Balance, abundance, self-realization, fulfillment, love, health, and service to others, are a large part of what makes us whole and content. Happy.
I am excited for you. I am excited to see what realizing your dreams and following your path in life brings you. I have seen it over and over. A shift in thought and a willingness to embrace a new path can change a person’s life entirely. Even save it. What may seem like small changes and shifts in thinking, when looking back years later from where you were, it can be an almost unrecognizable life – far more purposeful, powerful, authentic, and joyful than ever before. The same is true for my own life. This can be true for yours as well.
Watch Jennifer in an interview by Debbi Dachinger as she talks about intuition and goes into channeling a message for everyone listening, as well as channeling and coaching for Debbi.
DEBBI DACHINGER is a Media Personality. Her cutting-edge talk radio show about success, “DARE TO DREAM” is syndicated (on 66 stations) and a multi-award winning program. In addition to her ongoing radio program, Debbi runs the Bestseller Launch Program (http://mybestsellerbook.com) taking authors to international bestselling book status. Debbi also runs Radio Mastery Training (concierge level VIP Radio coaching mediamasteryradio.com) for entrepreneurs, speakers and authors ready to accelerate their skills on the radio http://debbidachinger.com | philosophy |
http://ckc.io/website-portfolio | 2017-04-28T02:28:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122726.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00172-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.95682 | 147 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__13413364 | en | "Websites promote you 24/7: No employee will do that."
"Most people make the mistake of thinking design is what it looks like. People think it’s this veneer – that the designers are handed this box and told, ‘Make it look good!’ That’s not what we think design is. It’s not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works."
"Make each feature work hard to be implemented. Make each feature prove itself and show that it's a survivor. It's like "Fight Club". You should only consider features if they're willing to stand on the porch for three days waiting to be let in." | philosophy |
http://stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org/groups/groups-2/non-liturgical/alpha/ | 2021-01-23T14:01:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703538082.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20210123125715-20210123155715-00498.warc.gz | 0.959769 | 167 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__223323532 | en | Alpha is not a course, it is an experience. Each Alpha experience brings together people from every walk of life. We begin each Alpha by sharing a meal. Alpha is sometimes in the church but can be found in many other venues in the community. No matter where Alpha takes place, the format is the same. We eat together, we listen to a talk, and then we gather together in small groups for discussion.
During the Coronavirus lock-down Alpha is the same experience except for the meal, meeting instead via Zoom.
Alpha is for everyone and anyone. The beauty of Alpha is that there are no questions that are too hostile, too silly or too simple. Alpha has no prerequisites whatsoever. We come together with one another as we are, free to be ourselves. Join us for our Alpha experiences! | philosophy |
http://sarahdepew.com/2017/07/18/common-sense-decency-and-liberty/ | 2019-03-25T10:04:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912203865.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20190325092147-20190325114147-00117.warc.gz | 0.943388 | 213 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__83143917 | en | My goal with this campaign is simple: To do good. First and foremost in my mind is improving the lives of Texans. I have three guiding values that promote this goal: common sense, decency, and liberty for all Texans.
Polarization run amok has made good policy take a backseat to partisan bickering. Common sense means focusing on results. This means listening to people and always thinking practically about how to deliver the best outcomes possible.
Decency means having the type of respectful and informed discourse we would like to see in the world. We’ve all experienced the disheartening and unproductive rancor of discourse lately and we all need to do our part to change it. Even when we disagree we must recognize each other’s humanity. Governing is about improving lives, not scoring points.
Liberty for All Texans
I am so proud to be part of a nation and a state that emphasizes liberty. It is our never-ending task to increase liberty by guaranteeing equal protection under the law and promoting opportunity. | philosophy |
https://michaelkorsbags.uk/authentic-leadership-being-true-to-yourself-and-inspiring-authenticity-in-others/ | 2024-04-14T10:52:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816879.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414095752-20240414125752-00317.warc.gz | 0.935623 | 951 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__84287066 | en | Authentic leadership is a powerful approach that emphasizes being true to oneself and inspiring authenticity in others. In a world where leadership is often associated with authority and status, authentic leadership stands out by prioritizing genuine connections, transparency, and personal values. In this article, we will explore the concept of authentic leadership, its importance in fostering trust and engagement, and practical strategies for becoming an authentic leader.
- Understanding Authentic Leadership: Authentic leadership is rooted in self-awareness and the genuine expression of one’s values, beliefs, and emotions. It involves aligning personal and professional values, embracing vulnerability, and building relationships based on trust and transparency. Authentic leaders lead with their hearts and minds, creating an environment where individuals feel safe to be their authentic selves.
- Embracing Self-Reflection: Authentic leadership starts with self-reflection. Take time to understand your values, strengths, weaknesses, and passions. Reflect on your life experiences and how they have shaped your leadership style. Embrace self-awareness and strive for congruence between your inner self and your outward actions. By understanding yourself, you can lead authentically and inspire others to do the same.
- Building Genuine Connections: Authentic leaders prioritize building genuine connections with their team members and stakeholders. Take the time to get to know your team on a personal level, showing genuine interest in their lives, aspirations, and concerns. Foster open and honest communication, actively listen, and create a safe space for individuals to express themselves. By building authentic connections, you cultivate trust and foster a supportive work environment.
- Embracing Vulnerability: Authentic leaders are comfortable with vulnerability and acknowledge that it is a strength, not a weakness. They are open about their own imperfections, admit mistakes, and seek input and feedback from others. By embracing vulnerability, you create a culture that encourages risk-taking, innovation, and growth. When people see their leader being authentic and vulnerable, they are more likely to be authentic themselves.
- Leading with Integrity: Authentic leadership is synonymous with integrity. Be consistent in your words and actions, demonstrating ethical behavior and a strong moral compass. Lead by example and hold yourself accountable to the highest standards of honesty and fairness. By leading with integrity, you set the tone for authenticity within your team and foster a culture of trust and respect.
- Encouraging Personal Growth: Authentic leaders understand the importance of personal growth and development. Encourage your team members to embrace their authentic selves and support their personal and professional growth. Provide opportunities for learning, challenge individuals to step out of their comfort zones, and celebrate their achievements. By investing in their development, you inspire them to be their best authentic selves.
- Creating an Inclusive Environment: Authentic leadership is inclusive by nature. Embrace diversity and create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. Encourage diverse perspectives, foster an inclusive decision-making process, and promote equal opportunities for growth and advancement. By creating an inclusive environment, you unleash the full potential of your team and harness the power of authenticity.
- Practicing Active Listening: Authentic leaders are skilled listeners. Practice active listening by giving your full attention to others, suspending judgment, and seeking to understand their viewpoints. Show empathy and validate their experiences and emotions. By actively listening, you create space for authentic conversations, build trust, and gain valuable insights from your team members.
- Authentic Communication: Authentic leaders communicate openly and honestly. Be transparent about the organization’s goals, challenges, and decisions. Share your own experiences and perspectives authentically. Use clear and direct communication while being mindful of the impact of your words. By communicating authentically, you foster trust, alignment, and understanding within your team.
- Embodying Purpose and Passion: Authentic leaders embody purpose and passion. Clarify your own purpose and communicate it to your team. Connect your team’s work to a larger purpose and inspire them to find meaning in what they do. Show enthusiasm, energy, and commitment to your work. By embodying purpose and passion, you inspire others to bring their whole selves to their work and make a meaningful impact.
Authentic leadership is a transformative approach that empowers leaders to be true to themselves and inspire authenticity in others. By embracing self-reflection, building genuine connections, and leading with integrity, authentic leaders create environments where individuals can thrive and contribute their best selves. Through active listening, inclusive practices, and purposeful communication, authentic leaders foster trust, engagement, and a sense of belonging. As a leader, embrace authenticity and unleash its power to positively impact your team, organization, and beyond. | philosophy |
https://ansathudinapotha.blogspot.com/2012/03/can-you-go-to-heaven.html | 2017-12-17T00:32:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948592202.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20171217000422-20171217022422-00064.warc.gz | 0.92613 | 2,134 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__153866249 | en | Can gays and lesbians become Buddhists?
Sexual orientation is of no great importance in Buddhism. The Buddha would ask, who is better - a morally upright gay or a crooked and dishonest heterosexual? To the Buddha, what counts is the morality and virtue of a person, and whether or not that person is on the Path towards enlightenment.
Therefore, gays and lesbians who lead virtuous lives can most certainly become Buddhists.
Is smoking against Buddhism?
Strictly speaking, Buddhism would not consider smoking to be morally incorrect.
However, serious practitioners of Buddhism who are already on this habit usually attempt to give it up. This is because smoking is a severe form of craving and attachment as it is extremely addictive. Also, smoking is harmful to oneself, as well as to others via the effects of second hand smoke. Thus if something is harmful to oneself and also to others, it cannot be viewed positively in Buddhism.
Is being vegetarian a must for Buddhists?
In Buddhism, being vegetarian or not depends entirely on the individual. What is emphasized in Buddhism is not the purity of the diet, but the purity of the mind.
Of course, many Buddhists eventually realize the cruelty involved in eating meat, which is nothing more than the flesh of helpless animals. Many succeed in eliminating the craving and attachment to eating meat, and eventually become vegetarian on their own accord.
However, if becoming vegetarian is not convenient or too difficult, then take the path you are comfortable with. Nonetheless, being vegetarian at least once or twice a month is a good way of practicing compassion for all living beings, by consciously abstaining from meat for that day at least.
A book which deals extremely well with the Buddhist perspective on vegetarianism is Philip Kapleau's "To Cherish All Life".
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Why do some monks eat meat?
The Buddha refused to prohibit the eating of meat among his followers. He had very practical reasons for this because sufficient vegetable food may not be available in some areas, or could be very scarce in times of drought. For example, vegetable food is extremely limited in places like Tibet.
Monks survive on alms and if alms were restricted to only vegetarian food, then this could be a great burden on the lay people supporting the monks. Thus monks eat whatever they are given, even if it is meat, as long as the animals were not specially killed for them.
Nowadays though, many monks and temples do have a preference for vegetarian food. However, it should be noted that most monks in the Mahayana tradition are strict vegetarians.
Aren't Buddhist vegetarians who eat mock meat hypocritical? Why have mock meat at all?
Mock meat is a popular vegetarian food made from gluten, soybeans or mushrooms which simulate the appearance and taste of real meat. Buddhist vegetarians are sometimes accused of being hypocritical as they profess to avoid meat and yet eat all kinds of such mock meat. Vegetarians generally do not wish to eat anything which involves the suffering and killing of helpless animals. Thus, they do not view mock meat as 'meat', but only as something giving variety to their diet.
Mock meat was originally produced to attract non-vegetarians to vegetarian food. For example, it can be taken by meat eaters wanting to become vegetarian, as such dishes make the transition to being fully vegetarian easier.
In any case, eating mock meat is still infinitely better than eating the actual flesh of animals.
Are stories of miracles and psychic powers in the Buddha's life true?
According to Buddhism, anything may be possible. Some say that the power of the mind may allow for feats or miracles unexplainable by our current level of knowledge. However, it could also be the case that such stories may have been exaggerations by monks to boost up the Buddha's image so as to compete with other mystics and popular figures of the time.
Buddhism does not encourage blind faith, even in its own stories. It is up to each individual to exercise their own discernment and believe in such stories or not.
The Buddha himself said that any psychic powers, if they exist, are unimportant. What is of far more importance is the practice of His Teachings.
T Y Lee
Foreword by Ajahn Brahm
copied from http://www.justbegood.net
මෙය බොහෝ දෙනා දැක ඇති පොතක් සහ වෙබ් අඩවියක් වෙන්නට පුලුවන්. මේ මා ඉදිරිපත් කල ගැටලු කහිපය සහ වැදගත් භාවිතාවන් රාශියක් මේ වෙබ් අඩවිය තුල අන්තර්ගතයි. සරල ඉංග්රීසියෙන් ලියවී ඇති නිසා පහසුවෙන් තේරුම් ගැනීමත් කල හැකියි. මෙවන් ගැටලු අපි අතර සමහර අවස්ථාවන්හිදී පැනනගින බැවින් බහුජන සුබසිද්ධිය තකා මාගේ බ්ලෝග පෝස්ටුවක් ලෙස මෙය පල කලෙමි. මේ පොත සොයාදුන් ගලායන ජීවිතය බ්ලොග් කරුවාට මාගේ ස්තූතිය හිමි වෙයි. මෙයින් අත්වෙන ඉතා කුඩා පිනක් හෝ වෙයිනම් එයින් කොටසක් ඒ බ්ලොග් කරුටත් හිමිය. | philosophy |
http://christian-poetry-crs.blogspot.com/ | 2017-02-19T21:21:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501170253.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104610-00459-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.937206 | 573 | CC-MAIN-2017-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__78938648 | en | Sometimes Life Is Good
Sometimes life is good. Sometimes life is bad. When I think of what could illustrate this truth,
I picture the sea, with the rise and fall of its waves.
Since time immemorial they have been rising and falling. Rushing up the near or distant shores, and then back down again. And again. And again.
Then there are the tides...also rising and receding forever. They last for periods of time even longer than the small advances and retreats of the waves.
So I would persuade you that the water is a representation of our circumstances, the state of a human life or a family. Contemplate how easily the waves rise and fall: Fleeting, precious moments of happiness or pain. Each one unique; that moment will never happen again. Remember these, and treasure them.
Next let the high tides betoken times of plenty when our lives are full and fortune smiles on us. We need to remember to cherish these times while they last, and even use them to prepare for the times that we know will inevitably follow-- the low tides, the times of scarcity.
But what of landings? In their great journey the world over, the waters of the sea will also kiss the land. You never know when. Life's waves will roll us up onto soft sandy beaches, like a spring wedding for two lovers along the warm shore. Could bliss be more pure?
Or the waves can just as well dash us against the rocks in a fierce winter storm, innumerable tons of indiscriminate, unforgiving power beating us against us in the black of night. Relentlessly. Repeatedly against the stone. Grinding rock to sand.
Blessed, peaceful, perfect victory. Cursed, despairing, uncaring tragedy. Both or either can happen more than once in a lifetime. It is devastating. And then it is glorious.
These incalculable and unavoidable landings--life events--form the defining moments of our existence. In these, we are forced to decide what we are made of. We prove weak or powerful; we show ourselves foolish or wise; we become monstrous or we grow more merciful.
Oh then, why must there be rocks? Why can't we on all days land on the a pristine white shore of some lost beach in yet uncharted waters of Capricorn's tropic?
Might I suggest that were it not so, the sea would not be so beautifully perfect? Ageless, truer-than-time, its waters and their motives ever abiding: an indisputable product of both the painful and the delightsome. Never forget that without the rocks, there could never be sand.
So too the affairs of humankind. The Waves, the Tides, and the Landings. | philosophy |
http://www.acupuncturehealingcenter.org/andrew-nowosad/ | 2018-01-19T13:00:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084887981.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20180119125144-20180119145144-00783.warc.gz | 0.960779 | 238 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__62697851 | en | Andrew Nowosad, L.Ac.
Andrew has a personal philosophy that is reflected in his treatment style. He believes in looking beyond just the symptoms to treat the whole person. Andrew takes the time to address all aspects of his clients’ lives to include diet, lifestyle, meditation, spirituality and emotional well being. As an acupuncturist and wellness coach, he helps his clients create a lifestyle that will support comprehensive health, self empowerment and happiness. Andrew employs a number of modalities to help his clients achieve their wellness goals. His specialties include acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, tunia, massage, medical grade organic essential oils, and micro current.
Andrew’s journey toward wholeness began early in his life with the study of martial arts. Later, he received his masters of Science degree in Oriental Medicine from the Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is a nationally certified Diplomat in both Acupuncture and Herbology by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
Andrew always responds to his clients’ individual needs and works with them to ensure a positive and comfortable outcome. | philosophy |
http://marcusthomasartistbook.blogspot.com/2011/12/magical-realism.html | 2018-07-18T16:04:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590295.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20180718154631-20180718174631-00088.warc.gz | 0.94017 | 303 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__47432456 | en | Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Nature performs magical feats by the millions every minute. But, busy with our private concerns and human interests, we often fail to notice nature's miracles . . . until someone shows us the world anew and wakes us up to the extraordinary quality of ordinary time.
Marcus is an artist who wakes us up. To borrow from literary terms, Marcus’ paintings, provocative and miraculous, are an instance of magical realism. He crafts scenes that defy the rules of the real world and in doing so, reveals a truth about this world we call home, and take for granted. We willingly follow his lead, suspending disbelief because he creates a reality we only need to be shown to believe in.
"For the hard of hearing you shout, and for the near-blind you draw in large and startling figures," says Flannery O'Connor, a writer whose style anticipated the power of magical realism.
Realistic, accurately rendered elements in fanciful, impossible scenes evoke strong feelings. Through his use of mystery and metaphor, mediating between reality and imagination, Marcus opens up a world and invites us along on an epic journey.
The invitation is the same invitation issued by Nature, day after day, with her miracles. This winter, wake up to the world revealed anew. The Geminid meteor shower tonight and the Christmas Bird Count are both good ways to jump-start your belief in miracles and join Marcus on a journey which promises to be both very magical and very real. | philosophy |
http://stroudsburgsd.org/sasd-athletics-home.html | 2017-04-29T09:28:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123484.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00627-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.955262 | 253 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__85417855 | en | A Message from the Athletic Director...
Sportsmanship is viewed by the Stroudsburg Area School District Athletic Department as a concrete measure of our school's and individual's understanding of their commitment to the educational nature of interscholastic athletics. We must all strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct. Winning at all costs should not be placed above the most desirable ideals of character.
The administration and athletic department support our coaches. Our coaches must be respected. If a parent or a student has a concern or a question, they should contact the coach at a time removed from practice or a game to meet and discuss their concern or question. If the issue is not resolved, please contact the Athletic Director as your next step.
Officials must be also be respected for their decisions. Although fans might not be in agreement with their decisions, they are professionals who strive to perform at the best of their abilities. Their decisions should be accepted without public protest.
The Stroudsburg Area School District prohibits the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco use on school property (inside and outside). We must all take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol, and tobacco use among our students, and under no circumstances should we allow their use. | philosophy |
https://www.alshaya.com/qa/en/brands/health-beauty/the-body-shop/ | 2023-03-26T08:33:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945440.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20230326075911-20230326105911-00398.warc.gz | 0.921138 | 163 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__157318330 | en | Founded in 1976 in Brighton, England, by Dame Anita Roddick, The Body Shop is a global beauty brand and a certified B Corp™. The Body Shop seeks to make a positive difference in the world by offering high-quality, naturally inspired skincare, body care, haircare and make-up produced ethically and sustainably.
Having pioneered the philosophy that business can be a force for good, this ethos is still the brand’s driving force. The Body Shop operates around 3,000 retail locations in more than 70 countries. Along with Avon, Aesop and Natura, The Body Shop is part of Natura &Co, a global, multi-channel, multi-brand cosmetics group that is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. | philosophy |
http://journal.screencitybiennial.org/2019/10/08/screen_ecologies/ | 2022-05-28T08:12:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652663013003.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20220528062047-20220528092047-00354.warc.gz | 0.914252 | 2,706 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__152939403 | en | A surge of recent art has engaged ecology in newly complex ways, including by confronting environmental injustice and social violence in aesthetically provocative forms. Consider the visual culture materializing and abetting pipeline blockades and Indigenous sovereignty struggles, including at Standing Rock in the US, with activists defending life, water, and land. Or the creative social engagements motoring the recent campaigns to remove arms and drug dealers, petrocapitalist profiteers and climate deniers from the governing bodies of cultural institutions (including the Whitney Museum in New York, the Tate and Serpentine in London, the Louvre in Paris). Or the direct actions and social media feeds driving recent Extinction Rebellion interventions across the world, placing bodies and screens in continual interaction, as the environmental movement manifests demands to stop the destruction of ecosystems and habitats that is placing multispecies life in jeopardy.
By variously mobilizing aesthetics—which I take as the organization of sensibility in the expanded field, considered beyond the narrowly defined and institutionalized category of art—as an interventionist politics, these diverse practices approach ecology as a mode of “intersectionality.” Intersectionality insists on the inseparability between environmental matters of concern and sociopolitical and economic frameworks of in/justice. As a political terminology and methodological proposal, the word emerges from a long history of African-American activism, particularly around antiracist, antisexist commitments, more recently codified in the Black feminist legal theory of Kimberlé Crenshaw. It also connects to multiple struggles for decolonization, where decolonization means foremost the return of life and land to Indigenous sovereignty, but more broadly the emancipation of existence (including the mind, imagination, perception, and social relations) from generalized capitalist capture and exploitation.
Intersectional thinking refuses to divide systems of oppression (such as those tied to race, class, gender, sexuality, and ability) that overlap, and thereby challenges the essentialization of one or another term in isolation. Similarly its radical versions oppose the separatism of identity politics, in favor of solidarity across difference. While ecology isn’t generally considered within the framework of intersectionality, its political version demands it.
One might consider aesthetics (including visual culture, collective modes of embodiment, artistic experiments, screen-based media, political interventions and forms of living otherwise) as increasingly a site of intersectionality. By that I mean a place of multiplicity and relationality—comprising indissociable sociopolitical hybridity, experiential being(s)-in-relation with other non/humans, and post-internet forms of existence that are more and more blurred with screens and media. Media holds the potential not only to immerse life within capitalist virtuality (we all know this well), but also, critically, to return our awareness and sensibility (our many modes of sensing) to the more-than-human, including to environments of inequality and climates of justice. These latter include the cases when screens figure as zones beyond computer-based stimulation and simulation, where biodiverse geographies, such as the forest and the sea, as much as urban spaces and infrastructure, provide so many screens of politico-ecological experience and potential transformation. A leaf is a screen that registers light, as well as a cybernetic element in a larger complex system. Sensing is and becomes a multispecies affair: biosemiotic and techno-organic, relational and structural. Media represents (producing and leaving traces of signification, as when charred trees mark a forest burns, or worms indicate healthy soil) and lives (actively facilitating multispecies connections, as when a flower’s color and scent attract pollinators necessary for floral regeneration).
How might experimental screens facilitate social justice and multispecies flourishing from within capitalist ruins?
The Invisible Committee writes: “All the reasons for making a revolution are there. Not one is lacking. The shipwreck of politics, the arrogance of the powerful, the reign of falsehood, the vulgarity of the wealthy, the cataclysms of industry, galloping misery, naked exploitation, ecological apocalypse—we are spared nothing, not even being informed about it all. ‘Climate: 2016 breaks a heat record,’ Le Monde announces, the same as almost every year now. All the reasons are there together, but it’s not the reasons that make revolutions, it’s bodies. And the bodies are in front of screens.”
How might experimental artistic practice explore, I wonder, the multiplicity of screen aesthetics in more expanded ways, where the screen is not just a consumerist surface, but a site of ecological engagement, where ecology is intersectional? (The etymology of the word “screen” is useful, once meaning protective surface and shield, but also to cut, scrutinize, and examine, before becoming associated with surfaces of virtual projection). We know that, contra the above, screens are not monolithic, monological, totalized by capital—how, consequently, can we intervene in this dominant logic so that the screen pixelates antagonism, cuts through fake news, scrutinizes inequality, embodies political intervention, generates emancipatory energies? We already know that screens are more than mere commodity objects or unappropriable tools of oppression—how might we rethink screens as political media ecology?
Ecology functions precisely as a site of indissoluble relationality that highlights, and indeed is constituted by, interaction (or better, “intra-action,” in the sense posited by Karen Barad, whose theorization within the field of feminist science studies importantly rejects the separateness and purity of originary categories, arguing instead for a political ontology of being-in-relation, drawing on the insights of quantum physics). Just as carbon pollution materializes and exacerbates differential sociopolitical impacts—and there is indeed no way to account for toxicity outside of its uneven, embodied, bioaccumulated consequences—so too does economic inequality produce unequal vulnerabilities to environmental injustices (including for the more-than-human living in sacrifice zones and areas of hazardous waste). In the human realm, those exposed to pollution, in other words, are not surprisingly those with the least financial resources.
With the siloing of issues (for instance, with the tendency of some eco-art to isolate and celebrate the nonhuman realm in an otherwise admirable effort to escape anthropocentrism; or, conversely, the important but exclusive focus on intra-human oppression in social justice art), we encounter specialized vision that has advantages, but also a limiting partitioning of the sensible, which asks for more relational work to overcome myopia, even blindness to interconnections. If not, we risk narrowing the scope of ecology, even performing epistemic violence, which can translate into the extremes of privilege and exclusion in white environmentalism, green capitalism, environmental natalism, and climate change denialism. Instead, the most compelling cultural work is that which explores and develops modes of ecology-as-intersectionality, wherein political ecology, for instance, links with Indigenous and/or queer rights activism and/or movements against police brutality, media censorship, and capitalist extraction, and where proposals for multispecies justice are inseparable from demands for economic equality, democratic inclusivity, and postanthropocentrism.
How to image and imagine these connections, materialize their mediations, sense their co-becomings, perform their emancipatory effects—in building what might be called an insurgent multispecies universality urgent to challenge the spread of apocalyptic extinction, capitalist extractivism, and all of their toxic social inequalities?
The sheer complexity of this mounting intersectionalist formulation—which demands that we cultivate flourishing imaginaries, mutualist practices of commonality, biodiverse forms of life, drawing as well on suppressed traditions that have long supported such goals—is perhaps overwhelming; its analysis ever incomplete, its realization continually in process. But such overwhelming complexity forms the basis of what might be called a much needed cosmopolitics, as in the animation and ongoing formation of new worlds—or, as the Zapatistas say, a world in which many worlds fit.
In this vein, it is crucial to comprehend “naturecultures” (a term grammatically performing the refusal of binaries, as mobilized in the work of Donna Haraway) as sites of complex and indivisible relationalities—media screens—between and within the slippery hybrid category of the non/human, where humanity itself operates according to regimes of selective inclusion and inclusive exclusion, and where practices of antiracism, social justice, antispeciesism and antisexism co-constitute and intra-act upon and with each other in response to multiple intersecting oppressions. These also merge with more-than-human realms, environmental materialities, and life-forms that are impacted by oppression and violence in ways that are integral and cannot be separated or pulled apart without risks of essentialism, idealism, or fetishism.
In our emergency times of disastrous environmental transformation—though we must ask, whose emergency is it? Who will survive the emergency and who won’t? how can we radicalize emergency in the struggle against endless war and endless violence?—it is nonetheless urgent to bridge aesthetics and politics, expanding consideration of these entanglements so as to challenge white supremacy, the militarization of everyday life, creeping fascism, and apocalyptic populism, as well as mass extinction, fast and slow environmental violence, and extractive capital. These are the central ingredients of socioecological climates that differentially impact being and define the uneven exposure to toxicity, violence, and death. That means tracing the current transformations of art, too, especially where it—and its screens—resists the clutches of market-driven institutionalized forms and the mere representation of ecologies, extending into and generating new forms of life, emergent postcarbon futures, and socioecological justice.
REFERENCES AND NOTES
This revised essay was originally published as: T. J. Demos, “Ecology-as-Intrasectionality,” Bully Pulpit, Panorama: Journal of the Association of Historians of American Art 5, no. 1 (Spring 2019), https://doi.org/10.24926/24716839.1699.
For further examples and more discussion of these and other such conflicts, see my recent books Decolonizing Nature: Contemporary Art and the Politics of Ecology (Berlin: Sternberg, 2016) and Against the Anthropocene: Visual Culture and Environment Today (Berlin: Sternberg, 2017).
See Kimberlé Crenshaw, “Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex: A Black Feminist Critique of Antidiscrimination Doctrine, Feminist Theory, and Antiracist Politics,” University of Chicago Legal Forum 140 (January 1, 1989), pp.139–67.
The Invisible Committee, Now, trans. Robert Hurley (NY: semiotext(e), 2017, p. 7.
See, for instance, Karen Barad, “Troubling Time/s and Ecologies of Nothingness: Re-turning, Re-membering, and Facing the Incalculable,” New Formations 92 (2018), pp. 56–86.
I’m building on Max Tomba’s recent book Insurgent Universality: An Alternative Legacy of Modernity (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2019), adding a postanthropocentric imperative in building new—and in some ways very old—forms of multispecies solidarity across all sorts of difference.
For more on this onto-epistemological politics, see Mario Blaser and Marisol de la Cadena, eds., A World of Many Worlds (Durham: Duke University Press, 2018).
T.J. DEMOS is an award-winning writer on contemporary art, global politics, and ecology. He is Professor in the Department of the History of Art and Visual Culture, at University of California, Santa Cruz, and Founder and Director of its Center for Creative Ecologies. Demos is the author of numerous books, including Against the Anthropocene: Visual Culture and Environment Today (Sternberg Press, 2017); Decolonizing Nature: Contemporary Art and the Politics of Ecology (Sternberg Press, 2016); The Migrant Image: The Art and Politics of Documentary During Global Crisis (Duke University Press, 2013)—winner of the College Art Association’s 2014 Frank Jewett Mather Award—and Return to the Postcolony: Spectres of Colonialism in Contemporary Art (Sternberg Press, 2013). Demos co-curated Rights of Nature: Art and Ecology in the Americas, at Nottingham Contemporary in January 2015, and organized Specters: A Ciné-Politics of Haunting, at the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid in 2014. | philosophy |
https://www.rabbikramerslegacy.com/about-the-sefer-torah/the-crown/ | 2023-12-06T21:30:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100603.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206194439-20231206224439-00420.warc.gz | 0.95703 | 1,080 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__39927669 | en | We adorn the Torah, our most precious possession, with a crown that is typically made of silver – as a symbol of our endearment and veneration of the Torah. A crown, called Kesser or Atara in Hebrew, denotes royalty, radiance and beauty.
Liba Devorah Gutnick, whose name Liba means “love” in Yiddish, indeed radiated love and beauty in her short 10 years on this world. Like the crown of the Torah, she symbolizes beauty, grace, endearment and a deep and committed connection with the Torah.
The crown’s connection with the Torah is evident from the numerical value of the Hebrew word for crown – Kesser (spelt Kaf, Saf, Reish). The Hebrew letter Kaf has the numerical value of the number 20, the Saf is 400 and the Resh is 200 – a total of 620. This represents the 613 Torah commandments and the 7 Rabbinical commandments. The crown and the Torah are thus deeply connected – as are a grandparent and a grand-daughter. This special relationship is described by the words of our Sages: “Ateres Zekeinim, B’nei Bonim – The crown of grandparents is their children’s children”.
In Chassidic thought, the Sefira (Divine attribute) of Kesser denotes G-d’s Supernal Will, which supersedes human understanding. As a crown lies above a head of a king or queen so too the Sefira of Kesser is above and beyond the reach of our minds. We do, however, understand that according to Kabbala the revelation of Kesser powers all the other Sefiros and manifestations below it. These lower levels of Divine revelation are more logical and explicable and we therefore understand that our acceptance of G-d’s Will does lead to Chochmah – Wisdom, Bina – Understanding and so on. We also learn that the 13 Divine Attributes of Mercy are derived from the Sefirah of Kesser. (For more information on this topic, see Chabad.org: Two Systems of Ten Sefirot.) In summation, everything Hashem does is good and merciful even if we do not understand it.
Liba was a happy and healthy 10 year old when she succumbed to illness on the third of Nissan in the year 1993. The many years that have passed since then have hardly softened the blow of the loss of this beautiful girl and she is still sadly missed not only by her parents, siblings and the extended Gutnick/Kramer families but also by her classmates and many friends and communities which she was part of.
We await the coming of Moshiach when we will all feel true comfort and joy as we are reunited with our loved ones and come to understand the meaning of everything in our physical world and existence as reflected in Kesser. May Hashem’s good, true and merciful Providence be revealed and experienced by us all with the welcoming of Moshiach Tzidkeinu – our righteous Moshiach now.
Crown lovingly donated by Liba’s class at Beth Rivkah
Liba was part of a wonderful class in a warm and beautiful environment at Beth Rivkah Ladies College in Melbourne. The entire school was affected by her passing but none more than her beloved classmates in Grade 5. One mother related that the class was never the same and that Liba’s passing left a void in the Hashkofa, Yiddishkeit, in the Achdus and Ahavas Yisroel. The teachers related that they could simply stare at her beauty as it was the sort of beauty that reflected the beautiful middos that she had. To help address this void the Gutnicks contribute a Sefer Chitas as an Ahavas Yisroel Award which is awarded at the primary graduation to a girl in Grade 5 exemplifying the wonderful qualities of Ahavas Yisroel that Liba had. Liba’s good friend Shiffi Wolf said the following at their recent 10 year reunion since graduating in 2000.
Liba o”h was an amazing girl, who cared about everyone; she was like a precious gem. I would compare Liba o”h to a gem in the crown of a Torah in the way that she always shone, loved learning and loved to do the mitzvah of Vahavta Lrayacha Kamocha (loving her friends as herself). Torah is something that is everlasting and the memory of the Ahavas Yisroel that Liba o”h had for everyone will live on in our hearts forever.
In school we used to raise money for her Yortzeit and give it to Tzadoka. Since we left school I have continued this act and I feel that Liba o”h is still with me. She will never leave my heart or mind.’
The two class photos are of Libas’s classmates in grade 4 in 1992. Liba is seated third from right in the photo on the left. | philosophy |
https://gailgreeninteriors.com/much-ado-about-nothing-the-physics-of-space/ | 2024-02-22T14:37:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473819.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222125841-20240222155841-00819.warc.gz | 0.946486 | 1,327 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__86627764 | en | Much Ado About Nothing: The Physics Of Space
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You know the old saying, “what isn’t said is sometimes more important than what is.” In architecture a balance of perfection is achieved through the expression of volume and void, the unspoken part of the equation. That is, the space itself is the void, with the walls and physical structure, the mass. We all talk about the walls, the physical entities that actually order the emptiness. But what about the voids, the negative space, the emptiness that abides within? Is it not just as important, if not more so, than the mass itself? Design is as much about “feeling” as it is about “seeing.” How one feels when traversing a room is, in many ways, more important than the physical boundaries which contain it. Unless a space “flows,” it doesn’t feel right and we are at odds with our environs.
We can’t touch that emptiness; rather, it’s an intuitive and synesthetic response our bodies and minds have to our surroundings. Of course, the most successful rooms embody a perfect balance of inside and out, volume and void.
In much the same way physical nature responds to critical mass or matter through its polar opposite, anti-matter, a volume needs void. It is that expressed dialectic, a tension between positive and negative that holds the universe and space in place. There is a term in architecture that names a landscape void: poches. It’s the ground between buildings, creating a bridge from one mass to another.
I like this French word for pocket, for a pocket is, of course, a void defined only by the fact that it is an opening created by two pieces of fabric. In this way, the space between buildings, the air filling rooms, are also poches. These voids say as much about the architecture as the masses themselves. My point is that oftentimes they say more. But, it is a subtle positive expression, rather than an expressed negative. These poches / voids, emphasize their existence as defined objects in their own right.
My colleague Frank Cuhna notes that “space is not the “left-overs’ of architecture but rather that the space itself is the architecture. It is the voids created by the solids that make the architecture interesting and pleasurable. The only reason I design and construct walls is to create the space (the negative). The process of producing architecture from a monolithic form is to subtract from the solid what is needed to create the negative space for the occupants to inhabit and enjoy.” This is an interesting perspective in the sense that in order to create the space he loves, he has to create the matter, the form from formlessness. It is a creation of something from nothing, the physical from the immaterial, matter from the imagination.
The Eastern philosophers saw the emptiness of space as positive. It’s nothingness is rich with imaginative possibilities, transcending temporal boundaries. Like the cesuras of musical compositions, whose stops elide bringing one note to another, a poche bridges one building to its neighbor. It is the formless field that allows ideas to dwell. The hollow between spaces, connecting solid to structure, suggests both absence and presence as an evolving negation. It is from the depth of the void that our ideas generate. The void explores the ideational. In Japanese philosophy, there are five elements, the void being one of them. It is part of the material world, yet immaterial.
It is yin and yang.
This oppositional interplay between volume and void is expressed visually in various ways: the detail of the reveal, the window, the doorway, the expressed puncture in a wall. The reveal, the delicately carved groove poised on a piece of wood, creates a most interesting moulding. It’s small vacuum of space adds a depth to the wood (stone or other material) that otherwise would look bulky and unrefined. In this way, the void says more than the physical boundaries which surround it. Reveals can also exist between floors and their intersecting walls, creating a floating feeling. This conjures a magical feel in the sense that the observer doesn’t see the wall directly touch the floor. Instead, it floats, as though in mid-air.
Windows are voids, too. They are piercings of the exterior walls and thus help create the character of a structure. The eyes of the house, windows let the viewer peer out, limiting or opening their vision to what is beyond. Big glass floor to ceiling windows are voids that are completely open, admitting all. Smaller openings are more selective, leaving more to the imagination.
Doorways are voids, as well. Bridging one contiguous space to another, these openings engage two empty volumes. It’s an ironic juxtaposition, as the doorway – a void – is in itself a bridging device. Again, something is derived from nothing, with structure evolving from a vacuum. Uniquely shaped openings add more depth to a space, creating subtly and intrigue.
And, lastly, wall punctures – or piercings – can be the most creative voids. Here, the knowable part, the wall structure is redefined by the shaped emptiness that resides within. It can be a square, a rectangle, a circle, an ovoid, thin, thick, small, large – almost anything the imagination can configure. It can be a slit or almost the whole wall surface. When accommodating light, these punctures are most dramatic.
Voids are thus volumes, inside out. They are the other side of the coin, both of which must exist in the physical universe in order to create a balance. What they say, what the emptiness parlays, provides fertile ground for the imagination. And, what isn’t said, is the burgeoning of a word. As Heinz Pagels notes, “There was emptiness more profound than the void between the tars, for which there was no here and there and before and after, and yet out the that void the entire plenum of existence sprang forth.”
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https://bestdealpoint.wordpress.com/2015/08/04/why-you-should-read-kalams-book-at-least-once-in-your-life/ | 2018-07-23T11:08:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676596336.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20180723110342-20180723130342-00491.warc.gz | 0.957437 | 770 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__211656340 | en | “Let not thy winged days be spent in vain. When once gone no gold can buy them back again” The author of these wise words, was the most celebrated president of India has had; Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. He was a million beings all rolled into one: a Scientist, a leader, and above all a humble teacher. We love him for his humility and the enthusiasm with which he imparted knowledge. Unfortunately, we know so very little of the man himself. His books give a small peek into the life of this unusual man, who believed in the countries potential to reach unparallel heights. The Kalam’s books are nothing short of genius; here is why you need to read at least one of them.
Here are Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s Book
Wings of Fire
If you have felt intrigued by the success stories of people from humble backgrounds; this should be your next read. The book is an autobiography of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam; the diamond in the rough. It takes you into the mind of the man, and how he strove to excellence. For a boy from humble backgrounds, to become the most celebrated scientist, and leader of the nation. It is an inspirational tale, to provoke into action the laziest of minds.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam enjoyed teaching and interactions with young minds. This Kalam’s book is about his learning. The enlightening experiences of meeting students from all over the country, and realisation of the true potential of India, to become an insurmountable power. This Kalam’s book incites the reader to look beyond, and see the bigger picture, and ignites the mind to appreciate the vision, of a developed prosperous nation.
To summarise this Kalam’s book – “The basis of all systems, social or political, rests upon the goodness of men. No nation is great or good because parliament enacts this or that, but that, its men are great and good.”
Indomitable Spirit brings together the values, thoughts and ideals of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. This Kalam’s Book beseeches the reader to bring forth his moral values; after all development begins in the mind and reflects in action. Mr. Kalam had great feminist views and believed in equality and mutual respect.
This is the book about Kalam’s vision. One of his most dear dreams was to see India, as a powerful and prosperous nation by the year 2020. This Kalam’s book jerks the mind into thinking the possibilities of such an event, and instils the optimism that he had towards a better future. Mr. Kalam illustrates the possibilities with the success of green revolution and development in space technology. If you want to believe in a brighter nation. This book should do it for you.
Turning Points is a sequel to Wings of Fire, which chronicled his life up to 1992. This book shows his journey as a President and what happened during his presidency. The book is more like a blueprint of Vision 2020. He emphasises on the need for the country to embrace a broader mind set, towards technology and progress. Read to understand people and adapt for a better future.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam will be remembered for all the goodness he has spread, the grace he brought to the parliament and his liberal thoughts to beckon the youth to explore new ideas and liberate themselves with science and reason.
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http://www.dallasbar.org/content/presidents-column-speaking-law%e2%80%a6 | 2014-04-24T10:59:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1398223206120.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20140423032006-00538-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.966415 | 1,191 | CC-MAIN-2014-15 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__80799443 | en | President's Column: Speaking of the Law…
John Adams famously stated ours is a “government of laws not men”.
Accordingly, you have rights—guaranteed in the Constitution, exercised by individuals and protected by the courts.
Courts administer Justice. Justice facilitates Freedom. Freedom ensures Democracy. Democracy preserves the Republic.
Among other rights, youhave the right to worship, speak and read about what you or others think and say.
You can gather together in groups for peaceful purposes, or you can stay at home and feel free from intrusion, searches or seizures from the government.
If you feel that you have been wronged by the government, you have the right to request that the government address any wrong-doings.
If you are accused of wrong-doing, you have the right to remain silent, secure a lawyer and ensure that the government carries the burden to prove the accusations against you before a jury of your peers.
If you are convicted of a crime, you do not have to endure cruel or unusual punishment.
You have the right to be a slave to no one, as well as the right to due process and equal protection of the laws.
At 18 years of age, you have the right to vote, and to duly elect your representatives.
Yes, you have rights…and a system of courts to protect those rights.
So, if someone inquires of you as to why we as a society have courts, you have the right to tell them what you wish…but as members of the legal profession, you may want to remind them that we have courts because courts are the cornerstone of our society. Our criminal courts and proceedings afford more rights and protections to the accused than anywhere else in the world. Our civil courts stand between order and lawlessness. Our system of laws is established through our collective conscience and our moral convictions. Without courts and a system of justice, people would take matters into their own hands with little societal recourse.
And, if you are asked what happens when people of conscience fail to act with conviction, or when courts fail to act, you have a right to ignore the question and carry-on about your daily life. But you may mention that if the courts don’t act—or if we don’t provide adequate resources, support and respect to our courts—justice is not served, freedom is compromised, and the integrity of the courts system is diminished. If the courts system is diminished, folks would not be able to receive justice, and would lose faith in the system and in themselves.
And, if someone tells you about that friend, relative or neighbor who presumably did not receive justice, you certainly have the right to hear his or her story, join in, and recount similar incidents of injustice— real or perceived. But faith in our country of laws, our courts system, our quest for justice and freedom continue to endure because society is committed to the belief that, although imperfect, the American Justice system is the best in the world.
You could tell them that our courts system has its basis in ancient tribunals, councils, commandments, codes and laws, but our current federal court system was reinforced during the 1787 Constitutional Convention. Tell them that when the Constitution was completed and became effective in 1788, it contained something in it called the Preamble, which says: “We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice…and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish the Constitution of the United States.” It also stated that the judicial power of the United States is vested in the Supreme Court, which is the highest court of the land. All of this was done in an effort to establish a courts system which promotes Justice and protects Liberty.
Tell them that you took an oath as an attorney to protect and uphold the Constitution, and that you strive to do so daily. Perhaps even non-attorneys should strive to do the same.
Remind folks that in 1789 additional provisions and protections—also called the “Bill of Rights”—were added to the Constitution, and in 1791 when this Bill of Rights was ratified, certain rights were articulated for the citizens. Tell them that over the years certain Amendments have bee added to this living document and that consequently our Constitution endures as the oldest written constitution in the world (and one of the shortest, if one chooses to read it).
That’s what can be said about our Constitution, our courts, justice, freedom and the rule of law. As lawyers, it is my belief that we have a unique ability, and in fact an obligation, to articulate the fundamental nature of our profession and of ourselves as professionals. Let us not surrender that opportunity, or become derelict in that duty, to continuously strive to uphold and administer the law while also striving to educate and inform others about its societal significance.
In order to recognize this nation’s commitment to the rule of law, in 1958 President Dwight D. Eisenhower established Law Day. Each year, Law Day has a theme, and this year, the American Bar Association’s theme for Law Day is “No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom.” As in years past, the Dallas Bar Association has encompassed the ABA’s annual theme into its Law Day programming.
This year’s DBA’s Law Day Luncheon, with the Honorable Sam A. Lindsay as speaker, will be held on Friday, May 4, 2012, at noon at Belo. You are encouraged to attend and to commemorate Law Day. You are also encouraged to commemorate the law daily. To purchase your Law Day Luncheon tickets, log on to www.dallasbar.org. | philosophy |
https://discover.silversea.com/lifestyle/ayurveda-sri-lanka/ | 2024-04-20T04:38:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817474.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420025340-20240420055340-00646.warc.gz | 0.953717 | 1,583 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__72887646 | en | Heads, Hearts and Hands: Experiencing Ayurveda in Sri Lanka
The nurse cupped my face with her hands, applying warm oil along my jawline, tracing the contours of my soul. She worked the oil into my scalp and hair, and administered cleansing eye drops that stung with clarity. She proceeded with marma balancing, stimulating a series of key energy points around my eyes and forehead. Another nurse must have entered the room silently. I became aware of four hands in synchronized rhythm, massaging more oil into my torso, arms, and legs, matching the throaty trill of the koel birds just outside. Hot garlic sliced the air, as the therapists patted the soles of my feet, ankles, and shins with a pungent poultice. Time stopped, life receding, as I surrendered to the full sensory experience under their care.
This was my first day at a Sri Lankan Ayurvedic resort, and we had only just begun.
A country in the process of its own healing, Sri Lanka seemed a fitting place for my personal journey of recovery. I gave myself over to the island’s warmth and to Ayurvedic wisdom, passed down through centuries in the heads, hearts, and hands of Sri Lankan practitioners.
Ayurveda in Sri Lankan Culture
Derived from ancient yogic texts and millennia of real-world observations, Ayurveda has been practiced continuously for over 5,000 years in South Asia. Ayurveda derives its potency from the observation of universal elements—ether, air, fire, water, earth—and seeks to balance those elements for optimal health. At its heart, Ayurveda in Sri Lanka achieves this balance with simple rules: like attracts like, whereas opposites balance. Its holistic approach, plant-based medicines, and integrated practices have drawn new audiences to Ayurveda from Australia, Europe, and North America.
Balance is perhaps the most important concept. To explain, Damitha Prameeth, an Ayurvedic Practitioner in Galle, Sri Lanka, holds up his right hand, fingers spread wide. “This hand,” he says, “is your prakriti; your perfectly balanced state.” He then moves his left hand behind the first, with the fingers offset and visible. “This other hand,” he continues, “might be how you feel today—just a bit off.” Rotating his left hand so that his index finger now meets the ring finger, Prameeth notes that Ayurveda seeks to address minor issues before they turn into more serious medical problems, illustrated here by the complete misalignment of his two hands. Ayurveda, he says, “brings us back to balance.” His hands match up once again, right fingertips touching left fingertips.
I asked him how he knows a person’s prakriti, or ideal state. “We know,” he said. “Your ideal state cannot hide, because we see it in your eyes and through the texture of your skin; we know it from the tone and speed of your voice; we hear it in the pulse of your heart and your other organs.” Through a brief initial conversation, my own doctor was able to identify both my prakriti and the current misalignments (vikruti) that were preventing me from living a balanced life. Some were physical, some were mental, but all would be addressed during my two weeks on-site.
Ancient Medicine or Modern Spa?
With all this talk of doctors, the experience might sound more like a hospital than a spa. But Ayurveda in Sri Lanka sits somewhere between the two: Neither austere hospitals devoid of personal choice, nor order-whatever-you-like spas, modern Ayurvedic resorts combine solid medical practice with luxurious trappings. They might include spacious rooms, a seawater swimming pool, plush recliners in the shade of coconut trees, and long expanses of beach for walking at sundown or bobbing in the waves of the Indian Ocean.
Unlike a spa, however, visitors do not order the treatments they want; doctors “prescribe” these to help restore balance. Hoping for a steam bath? Not if steam will inflame your pitta even further. Wanting a mango facial mask? Not if aloe is better suited to your constitution.
At its core, Sri Lankan Ayurveda is consistent with that practiced in India. There are subtle differences, however, making mine a distinctly Sri Lankan experience. Dhanvantari, the Hindu god of Ayurveda, shares his space with images of Buddhism. Variations on coconut curries fill the lunch buffet table, fragrant with local cinnamon, turmeric, and clove. And within the boundaries of doctors’ prescriptions is an emphasis on personal choice: will you choose yoga in the morning, or a sunrise walk on the beach? Dine alone, or join a table of new friends? Gotokola herbal tea, or Ceylon black? The lush surroundings and the element of personal choice distinguish these resorts from hospitals. But the care and treatments are the same.
Special Herbs, Just for You
Returning to balance, Sri Lankan style, meant a morning routine of yoga, acupuncture, oil treatments and a steam bath, followed by a herbal wrap, which comprised pastes made of fruits and herbs slathered on troublesome body parts: something sweet-smelling and gritty on my stiff shoulder, something unctuous on the small of my back, what seemed like warm fruit on my midriff and thighs, and a sticky-smooth puree on the soles of my feet. Crushed papaya covered my face, and cucumber slices cooled my eyes. After a pumice concoction in a hot shower to remove those herbal pastes, the morning concluded in a bathtub with another practitioner pouring choreographed waterfalls of warm herb-infused water over me. Afternoons were for walking on the beach, reading in the shade and tai chi by the pool.
As indulgent as this sounds, it is medicine. Practitioners prescribe every herb, every oil, every paste, every tincture, every pill, every activity to support an individual’s immunity and to mitigate imbalances. Curious about my daily teas and tinctures, I asked the pharmacist what was in the bittersweet liquid I was required to drink each morning. Gayani’s response: “Herbs.” What kind of herbs? Her answer: “Special herbs, just for you.” I must have looked skeptical, so she showed me a clay pot with my room number on it. Peering in, I saw 8 different herbs simmering down into a decoction I would be served later that afternoon. Indeed, every one was special, made individually for each of us every day. The result was a bespoke experience, calibrated precisely to address my current state of being.
One of the most powerful Ayurvedic medicines is oil, which we ingest through our skin during those hours-long morning treatments. In Sanskrit, the word for oil is sneha, which also happens to be one of the words for “love.” To check in to a Sri Lankan Ayurvedic resort is to be cared for deeply over time, to entrust yourself to others who will tend to your body, your heart, your mind, and your spirit. It may be oil, but it feels like love. | philosophy |
http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/campfirecooking/campers-toiletries/fresh-camper-tent-freshener-spray/100ml | 2016-07-28T12:26:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-30/segments/1469257828282.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20160723071028-00030-ip-10-185-27-174.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.980614 | 142 | CC-MAIN-2016-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-30__0__167555876 | en | We are the Campfire Cooking Company, a small, but perfectly formed company based in the New Forest dedicated to helping you get the best from the Great Outdoors. We are passionate about Outdoor Living, Cooking Outside, Camping, Nature and all things good and wholesome. Simply put we believe everything is better done outdoors surrounded by friends and family.
We believe products should always be fit to fulfil the job they were bought for, give you endless pleasure and joy and are made with the environment in mind. We know and love all our products and are completely happy to say that they work just as they need to and we would be proud to have them in our Tent, Camp Kitchen or in our Home. | philosophy |
https://adriennegalloway.com/mirror-mirror-on-that-wall/ | 2019-11-22T09:32:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496671249.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20191122092537-20191122120537-00405.warc.gz | 0.943228 | 627 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__141690517 | en | …STOP the bullying and Self-body Shaming.
By Adrienne Galloway
You heard me right! You know, that person that continually tears you down every time you step in front of it. What do you do? Nothing, but stand there listening and staring at what the mirror is putting into our head.
We allow the bullying to go on because of lack of respect we have for ourselves. Standing there glazing at ourselves cussing and fusing to the point of no return because we don’t like what we see. We nitpick at everything from our boobs, gut, hips, cellulite, to being too short, or not tall enough and the list goes on. Are we ever happy with what we see? NO, Let’s keep it 100%. We are always going to find something wrong in what we see in the eyes of that mirror.
Especially, if we continue to allow social media to dictate what we should or shouldn’t look like, STOP IT! The body shaming, the bullying…
Don’t allow what you see on social media to cloud your judgment of yourself. The goal here is being HEALTHY, not skinny and embracing your God-given curves and uniqueness. We all have an idea of what or whom we’d love to look like, but is it realistic? Think about…
I am not perfect…
I have been very transparent on my journey. I’ve been that person that looks in the mirror and allow it to bully me. Standing there glaring at the mirror where I noticed another dimple on my ass saying, “Damn not another one”. Then the abuse begins, tearing myself apart because of the extra dimples as well as noticing the 10lbs I put on, now staring at my hips shaking my head. Then I bust out and start laughing at myself, saying, “girl what are you doing?” Yep, I’m hard on myself because of the line of my passion not because I am trying to look like someone else, I’m only human.
We have to learn to step out of our own way and lift ourselves up to be the best we can be in our own skin, and not in the eyes of others. It is time for you to Be you, do you, love you because you only have one body. Admire, glorify and take on that mirror on the wall with a positive outlook.
Whatever your desire do what is necessary for you, which is not to look like the next person. You’ll appreciate YOU so much more. Plus, if it gets you off med’s(high blood pressure, diabetes etc,) you’re one step closer to your journey, then you have won half the battle. No more Mirror bullying let’s keep it positive and laugh at yourselves sometimes.
If you are not competing or preparing for an event that causes you to be critical of oneself stop bullying and body shaming yourself.
You are Unique Embrace!! | philosophy |
https://globalindigenoustrust.org/2023/06/14/how-to-treat-immune-system-illnesses-naturally-insights-from-shuar-wisdom-and-jungle-medicines/ | 2024-04-24T13:17:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819273.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424112049-20240424142049-00335.warc.gz | 0.940522 | 419 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__148579565 | en | It is with great excitement that we announce the release of the new book, How to Treat Immune System Illnesses Naturally by Chicham Chiriap! In this remarkable work, the author takes you on a transformative journey, sharing profound insights from the spiritual world of the Shuar, the indigenous people of the Amazon, along with their own personal experiences.
Having been initiated into the ancient wisdom of the Shuar from childhood, Chicham received teachings from esteemed Shuar Shamans, including their father, uncle, and other wise mentors residing deep within Ecuador’s Amazon jungle. These teachings sparked a passion for exploring natural healing methods, particularly the power of the jungle’s medicines and age-old techniques.
In 2014, a significant turning point occurred in the author’s life when their partner, Julie, received a diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus)—a condition that was previously unfamiliar to them. Motivated by a deep-rooted desire to assist Julie on her natural healing journey, the author embarked on a transformative path, intertwining the profound wisdom of the jungle with ancestral knowledge.
Every aspect of this book has been meticulously crafted to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of how immune system problems impact their lives. The author’s intention is to expand the message of healing the human body and spirit in a natural way, fostering a deeper connection to our natural world and standing as guardians of the jungle, the lungs of the Earth.
Through the pages of this book, the author invites readers to delve into the teachings, discovering the innate power and intelligence of their bodies, minds, and the natural world. The journey is filled with profound insights, practical guidance, and an invitation to embrace a holistic approach to well-being.
Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences as you dive into this book. We are excited to hear about the transformations and connections you discover along the way. Together, we can heal, grow, and defend the invaluable treasures of the jungle and our own well-being. | philosophy |
http://underscorethony.tumblr.com/ | 2014-03-09T13:20:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1393999678747/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305060758-00061-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.983748 | 109 | CC-MAIN-2014-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-10__0__41187748 | en | I may have been conceived out there in the endless depths of space… but I was born when the Rocket opened, on Earth, in America. I’ll cherish always the memories Jor-El and Lara gave me… but only as curious mementos of a life that might have been. Krypton bred me, but it was Earth that gave me all I am. All thatmatters. It was Krypton that made me Superman… but it is the Earth that makes me Human!
- Clark Kent / Kal-El | philosophy |
http://news.everychina.com/wz40f4a5/feel_the_classics_of_chinese_culture_and_charms_of_masters_mr_wang_meng_held_a_lecture_on_lao_tzu_for_cnu.html | 2020-10-27T17:59:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107894426.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20201027170516-20201027200516-00006.warc.gz | 0.971111 | 440 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__97854426 | en | On May 27, the 6th Themed Event of Mr. President Invites You to Attend the Lecture was held at the conference hall of Building of International Culture. Mr. Wang Meng, a famous contemporary Chinese writer, was invited to give a lecture on Charms of Lao Tzu for teachers and students. The lecture was presided over by Li Xiaohu, assistant to the president and a graduate student of College of History.
Mr. Wang Meng is a contemporary Chinese writer and scholar. He has been a revolutionary when he was very young. He joined the Communist Party of China in 1948. He has successively worked as the Chief Editor of People s Literature, Vice-chairman of Chinese Writers Association, Member of Central Committee of CPC, Minister of Ministry of Culture, Vice-president of Chinese PEN Center, Member of Standing Committee of CPPCC National Committee, Director of Literary History and Learning Committee of CPPCC, etc.
With humorous and philosophical languages, combining with his own abundant life experiences, Mr. Wang Meng talked about the concepts of ultimate concern and name rectification in traditional Chinese culture from a perspective of Lao Tzu s philosophy, as well as the flexibility and wisdom of Chinese culture from the contrary thinking and creative thinking of Lao Tzu. Finally, combining with his own experiences of literary creation, Mr. Wang Meng talked about the literariness of Lao Tzu from some Lao Tzu s famous sayings.
The lecture lasted for nearly two hours. Mr. Wang Meng s profound knowledge, humorous languages, and his familiarity with Chinese classic literatures have deeply impressed his audiences. Teachers and students applauded warmly to Mr. Wang Meng s excellent speech. Many students said, this lecture gave them much enlightenment on their learning of Lao Tzu s philosophy and classic Chinese literatures, even taught them a lot of social skills. Students hope this theme event could be more and more successful in the future. Deeply appreciated by the teachers and students, here comes the end of the 6th Themed Event of Mr. President Invites You to Attend the Lecture , which had been a rich cultural feast of CNU. | philosophy |
https://www.highthrivetherapy.com/about | 2023-03-31T00:05:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949506.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20230330225648-20230331015648-00759.warc.gz | 0.958238 | 460 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__277863764 | en | We should all determine how we want to age.
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https://connecticunt.xyz/housing-justice-is-love | 2024-03-02T20:04:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475897.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302184020-20240302214020-00606.warc.gz | 0.953457 | 1,490 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__82521092 | en | Housing Justice Is Love
I want you to know that fighting for housing for all is a form of love.
“The powers that be” benefit when we, as a society, are complacent and accept the oppression of those around us. I urge you to keep an open mind and consider not just what is possible within the constraints of our current systems — but to imagine what forging a whole new world could look like. I want you to push yourself to think in a love-first mentality and outside of the realm of profit over people. I want you to know that fighting for housing for all is a form of love.
What I mean when I say, “housing justice is love” is that if we want to truly live in a world built on love for our neighbors, we must completely eradicate homelessness and ensure that housing is established as a human right. In the United States, homelessness has been extremely normalized. It’s treated like some sort of “necessary evil,” as if it’s just this giant unsolvable problem. The solution to the housing crisis is simple — house people. It begins by internalizing the belief that every human being is deserving of shelter, regardless of employment status, income, mental health, race, sexuality, or other environmental or personal factors. No one deserves to die because they can’t afford or find a place to live. Once we unlearn some common capitalist beliefs, like “hard work is all it takes to succeed” or “poverty is a result of personal failures,” we can begin to reimagine the systems that make homelessness possible. By adopting empathy for our neighbors we can move away from treating housing as a money-making industry and towards treating it as a human right.
I don’t mean to underestimate what this will take. While the solution is simple, it definitely isn’t easy. We live in a world that operates on villainizing the poor and it will take major societal upheaval to change that. Many of the issues that exist in housing also come from our country’s long history of racist practices. It will take a lot of unlearning, difficult conversations with loved ones and strangers, and a huge value shift as a country. That’s on top of the hard work of building new systems and dismantling the ones that prioritize greed over our humanity.
Let’s start now.
Here are a few ways to practice housing justice as love:
1. Get involved with mutual aid.
Mutual aid refers to the act of people joining together to meet communal basic needs which our government has failed to meet. There are local networks around CT which uplift your community and get people support when we need it. These networks include efforts such as wealth distribution, rental assistance, child care support, skill shares, trading and bartering, and other forms of meeting each other where we are. Many folks think mutual aid ends after venmoing some cash to someone in need, but there’s so much more we can learn with mutual aid, like developing skills, sharing meals, hosting events and just laughing (or crying) together! It’s also a great introduction to becoming politically active. Some good places to start are Nonprofit Accountability Group, Black Lives Matter 860, Fridgeport, Free Center, REACH Fund of CT, Young Legends and many, many others. If there isn’t a mutual aid group near you, leaders from each of the aforementioned networks would be a great resource to contact to learn more.
2. Educate yourself and contribute to local politics and policy.
Right now there are powerful housing bills that could begin to move us towards true housing justice. Nonprofit Accountability Group, CT Citizen’s Action Group, CT Sunrise, and CT Sierra Club, GTA860, in coalition with other organizations have put forward HB 5795. This is a four part housing bill that includes banning winter evictions, increasing funding for rental assistance, protecting tenants rights by implementing an office in the Department of Housing dedicated to holding landlords accountable, and forcing new housing developments to set aside a higher percentage of affordable units. Another local effort to keep an eye on is SB 138, CT DSA’s effort to set rent caps. There are a lot of phone banks and canvass launches happening around the state to rile up support for the bill. For both pieces of legislation and other local policy fights, the best place to start is contacting your legislators and telling them why you urge them to support these bills. If you want to get involved further, reach out to movement leaders and ask questions. Ask where you can plug in and do it! Which brings me to the next thing you can do to fight for housing justice…
3. START ORGANIZING!
This one goes for almost any issue that is important to you and fits in snugly with both of the bullet points above. Community organizing is the practice of educating and mobilizing your communities to create a movement that pushes for social change. You can look at mutual aid and organizing work as two sides of the same coin — mutual aid serves the purpose of addressing immediate needs for our communal survival, while organizing works to set the groundwork for long-term structural change. An organization, or org, is a structured group of folks organizing together and being in community with one another. While electoral politics are important, it’s often touted as the only way to achieve any meaningful change. When we build strong orgs with people power, it makes us a force to be reckoned with and makes it easier to achieve true change. It’s also a great way to grow and step out of our culture of individualism into a cooperative space. Plus, it’s good for the soul. We live in a very fractured age with very few aspects of community left. Making a conscious and intentional effort to enter a community of practice and enter into friendships with fellow organizers can lift your spirits. This work can be really hard — we have to hold each other in the tough moments and celebrate the good times. A lot of the groups mentioned in the mutual aid section are also engaged in community organizing like Nonprofit Accountability Group, Black Lives Matter 860, REACH Fund of CT. Some additional orgs mobilizing around specific issues, intersecting crises and/or doing education work include Seaside Sounds Club, Sierra Club of CT, CT chapters of Democratic Socialists of America, Unidad Latina en Acción, Sunrise CT, New Haven Climate Movement, and many more!
Love is seen as this “thing” that’s impossible to define, but to me it’s pretty simple. Love is an action, it’s a practice, it’s something you do (not just feel). We can love our family and our friends but there’s something really powerful to be said about loving your community. Loving your neighbor, even if you haven’t met them yet, or loving the people around you that may not have friends and family to love them. When that feeling of being able to love people outside of your immediate network gets turned into action, we can create a really powerful force. To me, housing justice is a great place to start. | philosophy |
https://thebloodyhardway123.wordpress.com/2018/10/01/thoughts-on-eric-metaxas-bonhoeffer-pastor-prophet-martyr-spy/ | 2019-06-20T23:49:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999291.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20190620230326-20190621012326-00069.warc.gz | 0.972029 | 965 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__83549966 | en | I would not do justice to Metaxa’s work by trying to do some sort of book review or even a summary of what I took away. Rather, I would like to express some of my thoughts on various aspects of Bonhoeffer’s life. These thoughts do not present any sort of coherent picture that can be called a thesis or even a main point. Instead, this post aims to bring to light those ideas that struck me most from the life and thought of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
After reading Michael Van Dyke’s take on Bonhoeffer in Radical Integrity: The Story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, I was eager to read more about Bonhoeffer’s life. To me see it seems that Van Dyke oversimplified both Bonhoeffer’s life and theology for the sake of brevity. Furthermore, Van Dyke over-dramatized Bonhoeffer’s life by using unecessary anecdotes and conversations which I was skeptical had happened as Van Dyke presents them. Overall, Van Dyke’s take on Bonhoeffer left more to be desired.
Metaxas’ book, on the other hand, captures what I had found missing in Van Dyke’s book: a rich interweaving of Bonhoeffer’s life and theology into one narrative. Bonhoeffer as a student writing Sanctorum Communio and Act and Being in his early twenties is a far different Bonhoeffer than the conspirator and prisoner writing Ethics during the height of the Nazi regime. Nonetheless, there is an implied continuity from student to conspirator and prisoner, which provides the reader with a holistic picture of the life of Bonhoeffer.
Another thought I had was how, on the surface, Bonhoeffer was an incredibly contradictory individual. He was simultaneously an ordained priest and part of conspiracy to kill Hitler. He was able to simultaneously live in the ivory-tower as prodigious academic and scholar while being down-to-earth and pragmatic. He was able to simultaneously influence an entire generation of theologians and a poverty-stricken group of young boys. He was simultaneously firm and kind. But above all, he was both a man of this world and a man absolutely devoted to following Christ.
Above all, the greatest thought I had was this: Christ is at the center of Bonhoeffer, i.e. Bonhoeffer allows Christ to take center stage in everything he does. Christ is at the center of Bonhoeffer’s theology. Christ is at the center of his work as a priest (something, ironically, that Bonhoeffer finds missing in American pastor’s and their sermons). And above all, Christ is at the center of Bonhoeffer’s Christianity.
The last point could serve as an entire book, and would take pages upon pages to flesh out. Honestly, I barely comprehend how someone could be so devoted to putting Christ in the center of their life. The absurdness of a Christian plotting to murder somebody reminds me of Kierkegaard’s analysis of the story of Abraham following God’s will to kill his son Isaac: it leaves one with “fear and trembling”. How could I begin to put myself in Bonhoeffer’s shoes? No doubt with “fear and trembling”. But that is what Bonhoeffer’s theology and life asks us to do: follow Christ to the cross, i.e. to death.
I must be honest. As an American, the living-out of Christianity as Bonhoeffer did is alien. It seems radical and extreme. I read the life of a man who rejected the Nazi regime with his whole being and think, “Of course, who would not? The Nazi regime was clearly detestable and any good person would do what Bonhoeffer did”. Most Americans in the 21st century would take this point to be axiomatic. Nonetheless, I ask: would we all see so penetratingly clear into our own times, as Bonhoeffer did? Would we know if we are called to die for our faith? And would we have the faith and courage to do so? The thought is truly uncomfortable.
I will end my post and thoughts on that cheery note! But in all seriousness, I highly recommend Metaxa’s book. If you are a Christian, Bonhoeffer’s walk with Christ deserves serious attention. Nonetheless, I think non-Christians would learn a lot from his life. There is a such breadth to his thought and actions that anyone might be able to learn something from this courageous man. | philosophy |
https://trioprofessionallearning.com.au/books-on-the-bookshelf-no-1/ | 2021-04-22T22:19:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039563095.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20210422221531-20210423011531-00080.warc.gz | 0.953302 | 241 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__212430261 | en | Although it is still school holidays our thoughts are starting to turn to the start of school. When we plan the starting point is always the texts. We want to start 2017 sharing some new books from our bookshelf.
Recently we had the pleasure of meeting the author Simon Longstaff at the Ethics Centre in Sydney. Simon wrote this book to encourage students to think about big ideas and ethical issues. His book The Spider’s Song is a text suitable for primary students. Children who enjoy Geronimo Stilton books will recognize a similar layout, coloured text and different fonts. For us there are echoes of Lewis Carroll and Roald Dahl. The text is full of rhyme and strange and wonderful creatures created by the Boffin. The messages in the book and there are many, are important and very current for today’s children. Preserving and valuing the natural environment, human values and the hope that we can make things right if things go wrong are the author’s main messages. In the world today it is important as teachers that we give students hope and encourage understanding of others. Next time you are in your favourite bookshop find a copy and have a look. | philosophy |
https://123skichalets.com/the-art-of-luck-mastering-the-casino-game-canvas/ | 2024-02-27T08:05:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474671.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227053544-20240227083544-00368.warc.gz | 0.951144 | 738 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__71848580 | en | In the vast landscape of entertainment, few places captivate the imagination and stir the senses quite like a casino. The allure of possibility, the thrill of chance, and the dance with luck make it an experience unlike any other. For many, stepping into a pinbahis بدون فیلتر is akin to entering a realm where fortune favors the bold, and where skill and chance intertwine in a delicate balance.
At the heart of the casino lies a rich tapestry of games, each with its own unique blend of strategy, probability, and excitement. From the elegant spin of the roulette wheel to the strategic play of blackjack, the casino game canvas is as diverse as it is alluring. Yet, amidst the myriad options, one common thread binds them all: the art of luck.
Luck, that ephemeral force that can lift fortunes or dash hopes in an instant, is the driving force behind every roll of the dice and every shuffle of the cards. It is the intangible element that adds an element of unpredictability to the casino floor, and mastering its whims is key to unlocking the secrets of the game.
But what exactly is luck, and can it truly be mastered? In the world of the casino, luck is often seen as a mystical force beyond our control, a fickle deity that bestows its favor indiscriminately. Yet, while luck may indeed be unpredictable, there are certain strategies and principles that can help tilt the odds ever so slightly in our favor.
Central to the art of luck is an understanding of probability and risk. In games like blackjack and poker, success often hinges on making calculated decisions based on the likelihood of certain outcomes. By carefully weighing the odds and assessing the potential risks and rewards, players can increase their chances of success and mitigate the impact of chance.
However, luck is not solely the domain of the rational mind. In many ways, it is also a state of mind, a mindset that embraces uncertainty and remains open to the possibilities that lie beyond our control. It is the willingness to embrace the unknown, to trust in the ebb and flow of fortune, and to adapt to whatever the game may throw our way.
Yet, perhaps the most important lesson that the casino teaches us about luck is that it is ultimately a fleeting and elusive thing. Just as quickly as fortune can smile upon us, it can just as easily turn its back and vanish into the night. In the face of such uncertainty, the true master of luck is not one who seeks to control it, but rather one who learns to ride its waves with grace and humility.
Indeed, the art of luck is not about guaranteeing success or predicting the future, but rather about embracing the uncertainty of the moment and finding joy in the journey itself. It is about reveling in the thrill of the unknown, and finding beauty in the chaos of chance.
In the end, the casino game canvas is a testament to the human spirit, a reflection of our eternal quest for adventure and excitement. It is a place where dreams are made and fortunes are won and lost, and where the boundaries between skill and chance blur into a kaleidoscope of possibility.
So the next time you find yourself at the casino, take a moment to marvel at the intricate dance of luck that unfolds before you. Embrace the uncertainty, savor the thrill, and remember that in the end, it is not the destination that matters, but the journey itself. For in the art of luck, as in life, it is not about where the road leads, but rather how we choose to travel it. | philosophy |
https://encantobooks.com/product/the-immoralist-gide-andre/ | 2024-04-17T04:06:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817128.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417013540-20240417043540-00069.warc.gz | 0.909364 | 264 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__1992010 | en | Title: The Immoralist
Author: Gide, André
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York
Publication Date: 1966
Edition: Eleventh Printing
Book Condition: VG
D-j Condition: VG
Comments: D-j pc’d. Mark on front board. Stamp and writing on FFEP. Pastedowns tanned. Faint scratches on bottom edge.
Synopsis: In The Immoralist, André Gide presents the confessional account of a man seeking the truth of his own nature. The story’s protagonist, Michel, knows nothing about love when he marries the gentle Marceline out of duty to his father. On the couple’s honeymoon to Tunisia, Michel becomes very ill, and during his recovery he meets a young Arab boy whose radiant health and beauty captivate him. An awakening for him both sexually and morally, Michel discovers a new freedom in seeking to live according to his own desires. But, as he also discovers, freedom can be a burden. A frank defense of homosexuality and a challenge to prevailing ethical concepts, The Immoralist is a literary landmark, marked by Gide’s masterful, pure, simple style. | philosophy |
https://eth-hamburg.de/2020/12/08/the-maids-by-jean-genet/ | 2023-12-10T12:50:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102469.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210123756-20231210153756-00432.warc.gz | 0.939621 | 142 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__100854346 | en | THE MAIDS carries on Genet’s fixation upon the netherworld of life, showing us two maids who are sisters. They are servants, the servile dregs of society, and expendable. But Genet does not look upon them at all; rather he sees through their eyes and minds the rest of the nightmare world. Alone, the sisters take turns in pretending to be the rich lady of the house, and acting out their own vicious charades. It is this ability to pretend to be someone other than they are that keeps them alive; while at the same time the charades demoralize them. The scenes occur while Madame has gone for a rendezvous with her lover. | philosophy |
https://pilates.net/product/the-complete-works/ | 2020-11-27T04:49:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141189141.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20201127044624-20201127074624-00345.warc.gz | 0.887863 | 332 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__197917282 | en | These are the two books that Joe Pilates himself wrote; ‘Your Health’ and ‘Return to Life through Contrology’, with photos of the Master demonstrating the exercises, is faithfully reproduced here.
This book is an invaluable source for those wishing to understand the thinking behind Pilates’ approach to his, now incredibly popular, exercise philosophy. Previously released in the USA as two separate books, this combined-format book is a must for all Pilates enthusiasts. These books are required reading for all Pilates students for all course around the world – this is the best price you will find anywhere!
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https://www.ninesparis.com/content/350-our-mission | 2024-04-21T02:17:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817699.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421005612-20240421035612-00707.warc.gz | 0.951746 | 214 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__9233222 | en | WITHOUT THE GUILT.
Since 2008, we've been designing men's clothing and accessories.
At the time, the acronym DNVB didn't even exist, and all fashion brands followed the same principle: produce more to sell more.
We came to understand that today, responsible fashion must be the new normal by developing the use of materials that respect people and planet, by adopting a reasoned production adapted to the needs and by offering a fair price that reflects the true value of the product.
That is why for us today it is no longer about honorable aspirations, but firm convictions!
More about our philosophy >
But it should also be normal to still enjoy the pleasure that is fashion: wearing beautiful clothes, experimenting with different styles, dressing up for a special occasion or feeling good in everyday clothes. For us, this can be summed up in one sentence:
The right clothes for all the good times in life:
From the after-work party with colleagues to your cousin's wedding or a chill dinner with friends. | philosophy |
https://www.barbaramertens.com/single-post/2016/11/28/doomed-to-hope | 2021-10-26T21:33:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587926.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026200738-20211026230738-00127.warc.gz | 0.957798 | 205 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__268247169 | en | Doomed to hope
Aleppo, mercilessly leaded into complete destruction and extermination. Bombed until all the houses, hospitals and schools are destroyed, famished and gassed until all its people are eradicated. For Aleppo, it seems, there is no hope.
And yet we are doomed to hope.
It’s the hope we need to protect in ourselves and if we manage, in the other. It’s the human dignity that we need to cherish in every encounter. It’s solidarity towards others who are suffering tremendously, that we need to safeguard.
And if in the broader world, it all seems lost, let them then at least be present in our hearts and in the small world we’re living in.
On some days, it is all we can manage to do, and maybe also all that what really matters: to safeguard those little pieces of hope, human dignity and solidarity in our hearts…
Beautiful Aleppo, I stand with you. | philosophy |
https://www.fredastaire.com/bloomfield-hills/blog/lifestyle-self-improvement/setting-goals/ | 2023-12-08T02:43:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100710.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208013411-20231208043411-00699.warc.gz | 0.971652 | 393 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__187544267 | en | It’s that time of year again, time for resolutions!
Resolve to be better, do more, live differently. Everyone does it, right?
Well, it doesn’t have to be the new year for people at Fred Astaire Dance Studio to set goals. That’s how we work day to day, week to week, year in and year out.
Part of our dance-teaching protocols is setting goals with students. That way, we – and they – know what to shoot for.
The goals for each student are different, of course. Perhaps they want to work toward participating in a dance competition. Perhaps they just want to be comfortable social dancers. Maybe it’s desirable to take part in an in-studio performance.
Whatever their personal goals, we want our students to strive harder, and goals help you do that.
I first started taking dance lessons years before I owned a studio, and my teacher didn’t have a goal for me from lesson to lesson. I’d walk in and the teacher would say, ‘What do you want to work on today?’ I always thought that was so weird. “I don’t know,” I would think. “I want to be a dancer.”
Here at Fred Astaire Dance Studio, we set goals for and with our students to help push them further. It could be a showcase, passing the next level of dancing, going to a competition, whatever the goals are, they always push people to become a better dancer, and to engage with the process on a deeper level.
At this time of year, we set goals to become better. It’s about the achievement, the dedication, the purpose. Without a goal, you’re just wandering around. And without a goal, you may never get where you want to go. | philosophy |
https://seedsoflifenutrition.com.au/sammys-health-journey/ | 2020-11-27T17:01:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141193856.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20201127161801-20201127191801-00494.warc.gz | 0.978552 | 121 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__177026159 | en | Over the past 22 years I have been on my own personal journey to find health, happiness and energy in life. Throughout that journey I discovered so much more about myself and met so many incredible people along the way. All the life lessons I have had led me to discover passion, compassion, love and true purpose.
In this video, I share with you all a bit about myself, the pathway my journey took and some of the life lessons which have made me who I am today. I hope some of you can relate to my story and that it inspires you to take your own journey in life. | philosophy |
http://mtlp.org/jones/home.htm | 2016-07-28T02:50:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-30/segments/1469257827782.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20160723071027-00087-ip-10-185-27-174.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.955514 | 860 | CC-MAIN-2016-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-30__0__84266258 | en | To the People of Montana ...
For many years I have recognized that something is vitally wrong with our government. We seem to vote for people who promise to improve things. But regardless of who we vote for (Republican or Democrat) we get the same thing -- more government and higher taxes. I'm running for Governor to drastically reduce state government. To get government out of your pocket book, out of your bank account, out of your business, out of your home, and out of your life.
I'm proud to say that I am not a politician, I'm a leader. Those who say that I am unqualified because I lack political experience are wrong. The greatest perversion of our government is the result of "professional politicians" who worried about their own political futures instead of the future of the people of Montana.
Our nation's founding fathers developed the greatest political miracle of all times -- the federal constitution. Abraham Lincoln describe it as the foundation of "government of the people, by the people, and for the people." Our founders' intent was to provide a mechanism that would allow the Citizenry to be represented best by one of their own, not an elitist. I am not an elitist politician; I am one of the people.
I am told that each of us belongs to some "special interest." I don't believe that most of us belong to a group that has a Political Action Committee(PAC). PAC's collect money from their members to give to politicians that promise to support their special interest. Most of us just want to be left alone without paying high taxes for other people's special interests.
If I'm wrong, and we all do belong to a "special interest" group, we are in big trouble. If so, we must beg government for every thing. We are at the mercy of our government. We are the servants and government is the master – exactly the opposite of our design of government. The opposite of our constitutional republic guarentees.
As a Libertarian, I am dedicated to a government of principle. Special interest decisions have no place in government. I will never sacrifice political expediency for constitutional principle. If elected, I will not be contaminated by political success. Instead, I will work to clarify and purify the political process.
I'm a fighter. I won't hesitate to take on the federal government when it violates the constitution and its actions affects the sovereignty of Montana or your freedoms. I won't hesitate to veto laws that favor special interests and/or increase taxes. I won't hesitate to issue blanket pardons when the legislature passes unnecessary laws over my veto (or fails to repeal bad laws). For example, if I'm elected governor, I will issue a blanket pardon for everyone caught hunting or fishing without a license, until the law requiring your social security number on the application, is repealed. That law is a violation of your right to privacy. I will minimize government! And, I will return your freedoms, and the power of self-government, to you.
If you know that something is wrong with your government; if you are tired of "going along to get along;" if you want to do something to make government smaller and the people of Montana truly free, join me. Together we can make a significant impact.
To do all this I need your help. Together we can return government to its proper function -- to protect your rights and leave you alone to live your life the way you want; not the way the politicians want, and certainly not the way I want.
The first thing I need is your vote. If you have stopped voting because you found that your vote did not make a difference, now is the time to get involved again. Be sure to register before October 10. Call 1-888-884-vote(8683) for more information. If you would like to do more, select "Discover how you can help the campaign " from the menu on the left.
This is a critical time in the history of America. We must wake the sleeping giant – the American people – before we lose our freedoms and our republic. Let's take action! Now is the time; Montana is the place.
Thank you for your support. | philosophy |
https://www.thomascristofoletti.com/taoist-monks-find-new-role-as-environmentalists/ | 2019-10-21T19:51:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987787444.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20191021194506-20191021222006-00419.warc.gz | 0.959741 | 109 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__3767907 | en | Taoist Monks Find New Role as Environmentalists
DP / EDITING: Thomas Cristofoletti
REPORTING: Denise Hruby and Wang Yiwei
PUBBLICATION: Sixth Tone
In January 2017, together with journalists Denise Hruby and Li You, I had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Taoism, deep in northwest China's Shaanxi province, to report on how Taoist monks are quietly trying to become role models for green practices in China.
The multimedia piece was published on Sixth Tone. | philosophy |
https://apicerfe.blogs.uv.es/2014/02/06/prediccion-cerebro/ | 2023-12-01T17:36:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100290.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201151933-20231201181933-00786.warc.gz | 0.914034 | 267 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__303927615 | en | Y no, esta entrada no va de Sandro Rey.
Prediction Is the Ultimate Function of the Brain
«Why Must the Brain Predict?
In chapter 1, we argued that a nervous system is only necessary for living creatures that move actively. If so, how has a nervous system contributed to their evolutionary success? Clearly, such creatures must move intelligently in order to survive, to procure food and shelter, and to avoid becoming food for someone else. I use the word “intelligently” to imply that a creature must employ a rudimentary strategy, or at the very least rely upon a set of tactical rules regarding the basic properties of the external world through which it moves.
Otherwise, movement would be purposeless and necessarily dangerous. The creature must anticipate the outcome of a given movement on the basis of incoming sensory stimuli. A change in its immediate environment must evoke a movement (or lack of it) in response to ensure survival.
The capacity to predict the outcome of future events—critical to successful movement—is, most likely, the ultimate and most common of all global brain functions.
Before proceeding, it is important to have a clear sense of what is meant by “prediction.” Prediction is a forecast of what is likely to occur.Rodlfo Llinás | philosophy |
http://elgintime.blogspot.com/2012/08/elgin-advertising-1922_5.html | 2018-02-25T11:36:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891816370.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20180225110552-20180225130552-00616.warc.gz | 0.957169 | 206 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__227459711 | en | "All down through the ages," says old Father Time, "I have been seeking timekeeping perfection.
"The cave-man's grass rope, the sun-dial, the water-clock - all these were but milestones marking the world's awakening to the value of Time. They were upward steps in the evolution of the Elgin of today, the timepiece of all Time!"
The Watch of the Future! Will it be actuated by wireless? By the energy of the electron? By the long-sought power of "perpetual motion"?
Of one thing Father Time is certain. If ever, in generations to come, it does prove possible to build a finer, more perfect timepiece than the Elgin of today, that timepiece will still be an Elgin. Whatever its form, its source is already foreshadowed - this same lofty doorway through which the Elgin craftsmen, with their passion for perfection, have given to the world the timekeeping marvels of our own generation - | philosophy |
http://enterhamlet.com/words-words-words/ | 2024-04-17T07:57:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00216.warc.gz | 0.91168 | 732 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__49699360 | en | To be, or not to be: that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing end them? To die: to sleep;
No more; and by a sleep to say we end
The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks
That flesh is heir to, 'tis a consummation
Devoutly to be wish'd. To die, to sleep;
To sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub;
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause: there's the respect
That makes calamity of so long life;
For who would bear the whips and scorns of time,
The oppressor's wrong, the proud man's contumely,
The pangs of despised love, the law's delay,
The insolence of office and the spurns
That patient merit of the unworthy takes,
When he himself might his quietus make
With a bare bodkin? who would fardels bear,
To grunt and sweat under a weary life,
But that the dread of something after death,
The undiscover'd country from whose bourn
No traveller returns, puzzles the will
And makes us rather bear those ills we have
Than fly to others that we know not of?
Thus conscience does make cowards of us all;
And thus the native hue of resolution
Is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought,
And enterprises of great pith and moment
With this regard their currents turn awry,
And lose the name of action.
Modern English Version
To live or to die, those are my options.
Is it more admirable to endure
the pain and suffering life requires,
or to take things into your own hands
and end it.
To die. To sleep. To no longer exist.
Because when I say "sleep"
what I really mean is to finally put an end
to the constant heartbreak and suffering
that is just a part of being human.
That's the kind of final loving embrace
I could pray for.
To die. To sleep.
Do we dream when we're dead?
That could make things difficult.
Because what we dream of once
we have escaped the bonds of life
is worth considering.
That's why we all persist
in living these dreadful lives.
Who would put up with
all this pain and humiliation,
the bullying, the rudeness,
the loneliness, the injustice,
the disrespect shown to descent
people by the worst among us,
when you could just end it all
with a sharp point?
Who would carry that weight,
laboring through a tired existence,
if they weren't terrified of
what happens once we die.
Nobody's been there and come back
to tell us what it's like.
That's what paralyzes us,
and makes us put up with all of it.
It could be worse on the other side.
That's why we all become cowards
when we think about death.
That's why any powerful urge to act
will be weakened by second guessing.
And such important undertakings
will lose momentum, go off course,
Additional Aids to Understanding | philosophy |
https://www.knowby.co/our-team | 2024-02-26T04:02:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474650.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226030734-20240226060734-00772.warc.gz | 0.936031 | 215 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__66354910 | en | Meet the Team
At Knowby, we're a diverse group of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers. Our team is spread across the globe, with members in every corner bringing their unique perspectives and skills to the table. We're united by a common goal: to capture humanity's know-how and make everyone an instant expert.
Our One Rule: "Don't Be a Jerk"
We believe in simplicity, not just in our products, but also in how we interact with each other. Our one guiding principle is straightforward yet powerful: "Don't be a Jerk." This rule underscores our commitment to respect, kindness, and collaboration. It’s about fostering an environment where everyone can contribute, learn, and grow without fear of judgement or negativity.
Diversity and Collaboration
Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us; it's at the heart of everything we do. We thrive on the different viewpoints and ideas that each team member brings. This diversity fuels our creativity and helps us innovate in ways that truly matter. | philosophy |
https://ondemand.drafthouse.com/film/a-pigeon-sat-on-a-branch-reflecting-on-existence/ | 2023-12-04T22:57:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100535.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204214708-20231205004708-00224.warc.gz | 0.92792 | 447 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__297732198 | en | In a series of extraordinary vignette's Roy Andersson explores the comedy and tragedy of what it is like to be a human being.
We love how Xan Brooks of The Guardian paints the scene of audiences leaving Andersson’s “glorious metaphysical burlesque”:
“The cinema doors are flung open and the delegates totter out into the daylight. They look faintly drunken and shell-shocked, barely beginning to process the things they’ve just seen. This, I’m guessing, is a fairly common response to a Roy Andersson picture. The director comes to town on a mission. He possesses a big box of magic; he wants to help people have fun.”
Like a modern-day Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, Sam and Jonathan, two traveling salesmen peddling novelty items, take us on a kaleidoscopic wandering through human destiny. It is a journey that unveils the beauty of single moments, the pettiness of others, the humor and tragedy hidden within us, life’s grandeur as well as the ultimate frailty of humanity.
The narrative of A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence is told through 40 different static scenes, each meticulously and painstakingly crafted in Andersson’s studio by the director and his close group of long-time collaborators known simply as “the team.” The dioramas range from simple household scenes alternating between tragedy and comedy, sometimes both, all the way to an epic, mind-melting scene-stealer towards the end of the film: a wild encapsulation of the blase privileged class, oblivious to their own evil.
The film won the best film Golden Lion at Venice but also won the heart of Alejandro González Iñárritu who said “every stroke of Roy Andersson’s cinema is a wonderful sonic canvas that reveals our fragile humanity. It has a unique pace, vision, and imagination without losing the beauty of the realism that surrounds it.”
We adore this film, and are very happy to be able to share it with you! | philosophy |
https://www.canadianroyalpurplesociety.org/presidents-page.html | 2019-01-20T23:35:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583743003.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20190120224955-20190121010955-00602.warc.gz | 0.957085 | 396 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__47587791 | en | "I want to express my gratitude in the confidence shown to me that I can lead this great organization for the ensuing year. Support from Alberta through the annual election process as well as that shown to me by my home Lodge-Bassano Royal Purple #294. Thank you!"
My work is for the County of Newell as Councilor. I was recently re-elected for my second term so will serve until 2021. This casual work affords me time to commit to Royal Purple.
Canadian Royal Purple Past National Presidents: Regina MacLean whose theme was Constructive Solutions. Anne Marie Helferty whose theme was Try a little kindness. Terri Paziuk with theme Your Cause is My Cause. Lorraine Pezzutto with theme Give it Your Best Shot. Thank you! For without you and your leadership we would not be here today. I am grateful, our members and our communities are grateful!
My chosen theme is “Attitude of Gratitude”. Reflecting and appreciating the positive things in our world creates a positive space for more to come in. I would describe myself as a traditional/realist. By that I suggest to you that my belief in tradition is strong with a clear understanding that if we are not changing, we are standing still or stepping backwards. Research suggests there’s a link between the benefits of gratitude and your well-being. Your mental health is influenced by what you focus on — in other words, if you focus on the positive, the benefits will reflect in health, wealth and happiness. My mantra is Live, Love, Laugh and I wish that for each and everyone you!
I look forward travelling to meet members over the next ten months where we will learn from each other and grow this organization to benefit our communities as we have for the past 104 years. Canadian Royal Purple is a four year sprout that will grow with your Attitude of Gratitude and hard work. | philosophy |
http://spadesqueen.tumblr.com/tagged/bulgakov | 2014-10-21T07:01:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507444209.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005724-00318-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.922722 | 218 | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__189698181 | en | "Every year messire gives a ball. It is known as the springtime ball of the full moon, or the ball of the hundred kings. Ah, the people who come! …"
Koroviev, “The Master and Margarita”, Mikhail Bulgakov
"Follow me, reader! Who told you that there is no true, faithful, eternal love in this world! May the liar’s vile tongue be cut out! Follow me, my reader, and me alone, and I will show you such a love!"
The Master and Margarita, Mikhail Bulgakov
"Love leaped out in front of us like a murderer in an alley leaping out of nowhere, and struck us both at once. As lightning strikes, as a Finnish knife strikes! She, by the way, insisted afterwards that it wasn’t so, that we had, of course, loved each other for a long, long time, without knowing each other, never having seen each other…"
― Mikhail Bulgakov, The Master and Margarita | philosophy |
http://relationshipmagicforcouples.com/category/handling-conflict/ | 2019-11-21T00:06:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496670643.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20191121000300-20191121024300-00440.warc.gz | 0.966555 | 368 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__14232582 | en | Sometimes partners fall into the trap of “sticking to their guns” no matter what out of fear or pride. But, we can choose to look at things differently, to reframe our position.
We all know that our perception creates our reality. That’s why two people experiencing the same event have a different take on what happened. But, we may tend to assume that our perception is the reality when in fact it’s our reality. Other people involved in the same situation will have a different experience and it will be a different reality for them.
One of the things that we can do is to first acknowledge that our perception is not the reality, that it’s our reality. Having made that decision, we can then ask ourselves “What’s another way that I can look at this? Is there a way that is more productive that I can look at this?” We can ask our partner what his or her experience or feeling is and accept that is their reality without blame or judgment.
One thing I find helpful personally is to decide that my first step is to look at myself, not to start out pointing to the other person and going “You caused this. When you do x, you made me feel such and such.” Actually that’s not the reality. What’s real is that when they did x, I made myself feel such and such. The good news here is that when you get in the driver’s seat about your feelings then you can make changes. You can stop, release blame and assumptions and engage your partner in a productive discussion with the intent of mutually sharing feelings, while individually accepting responsibility. Then you are positioned so that together you can create a more loving and fulfilling relationship for both of you. | philosophy |
http://www.artspaceatuntitled.org/exhibitions/index.cfm?page=upcoming | 2016-02-07T01:05:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701148428.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193908-00342-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.942321 | 242 | CC-MAIN-2016-07 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-07__0__43307190 | en | Philip Van Keuren: Murmurations
Forty Copperplate Photogravures
Featured March 24 - May 14
"Although each work stands on its own the entire body of images (these and ones still to be made) is considered one work of art, much as Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, first published as a pamphlet containing twelve poems, grew to encompass hundreds of poems under the same title.
Poet Robert Hass has said of art images: “They marry the world, but do not claim to possess it, and in this they have the power and the limitations of intimate knowledge.” For me these gravures “marry the world” by making apparent the visual and mnemonic complexity inherent in the things and places observed with a sense of gravitas?addressing issues of memory, mortality, time, distance, and luminosity, and the fleeting nature of existence. Hopefully they create an emblematic world of studied simplicity punctuated by silence, containing the noetic suggestiveness of “things” that may appear oddly familiar to the observer yet remain ineluctably strange, perhaps even beautiful."
-Philip Van Keuren | philosophy |
https://www.sampimonwellness.com.au/about-me | 2022-05-19T05:47:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662525507.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20220519042059-20220519072059-00344.warc.gz | 0.954099 | 271 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__269706284 | en | This is my "Why"
Life is a continuum....the choices we make now may not affect us in a week or even a year, but they accumulate and at some point they make an impact on our lives. If we are regularly making good balanced choices that allow us to thrive, we will continue to do that over the years. If not, at some point in the continuum the choices you are making now will negatively impact your life, manifesting in physical or mental instability. The body can only take on so much toxicity before it can't take any more and disease occurs.
Navigating health in today’s world is difficult. It requires battles with distraction, time, cultural myths, overload, passivity, the allure of quick fixes, old habits, and the weight of the status quo, to name a few. We’ve been sold the notion that health requires outside interventions however it requires a better understanding of ourselves, connection to our values and retraining our subconscious.
Changes that last take time. As a Health Coach I build relationships, ask tough questions that people might be avoiding of themselves and use motivational interviewing to discover what their reasons are for change. I guide people to make better choices by connecting with their personal values, whilst understanding how their conscious knowledge and reasoning and their subconscious belief system guides their current choices. | philosophy |
http://www.duliajancollege.in/principal.php | 2024-04-22T07:26:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818081.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422051258-20240422081258-00681.warc.gz | 0.942197 | 241 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__147324311 | en | As we step into this new academic year guided by NEP-2020, filled with hope and dreams of scaling new heights, I wish to reiterate the importance of few things that we have to keep in mind. The purpose of education is to teach our children to think and develop a capacity to reason out facts, instill values, ethics and moral principles in students to create responsibilities, empathetic and socially conscious individuals.
With experienced and dedicated teachers and excellent infrastructure, our college helps students to realize their goals in life. I encourage all students to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the college and involve themselves in all the co-curricular, extra -curricular activities that we offered. The overall development of the mind and body is a sign of a healthy and complete development. With a long and rewarding history of achievement in education behind us, our community continues to move forward together with confidence, pride and enthusiasm. I hope you enjoy your visit to the website and should you wish to contact us, please find details at the contact page. Wishing you all Good Luck. With Prayers.
Dr. Lok Bikash Gogoi
Principal, Duliajan College | philosophy |
http://digitalmenagerie.com/ | 2017-09-26T05:21:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818695066.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20170926051558-20170926071558-00590.warc.gz | 0.918846 | 194 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__117116797 | en | The Digital Menagerie was founded on the premise that software and computer systems are human activities. Furthermore, that as humans we are part of the larger biologic universe around us. At the Digital Menagerie, we shamelessly borrow ideas from the biologic world. After all, if it's worked well for the last 700 million years, why reinvent DNA. Using precepts garnished from anthropology, primatology, sociality, ethology, sociobiology, herpetology, ornithology, and entomology(just to name a few), we take the best-practices and bring them into the boardroom and the cubicle-space.
Organisms go about their daily lives unencumbered by politics or economics. They live in the moment. By adapting many techniques, behaviors, and ways of doing things and applying this to both software and human engineering an enlightened, efficient, elegant, time-tested approach can be found. | philosophy |
http://www.dmd-law.co.uk/index.php/news/35-general/902-family-judges-watch-over-you-from-the-cradle-to-the-grave | 2019-03-23T03:54:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912202711.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20190323020538-20190323042538-00323.warc.gz | 0.99403 | 288 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__218909110 | en | Family judges watch over citizens’ rights from the cradle to the grave, but perhaps the saddest role they have to perform is to decide when life is no longer worth living.
The woman, aged in her 50s, had been kept alive by clinically assisted nutrition and hydration for two and a half years since her heart attack. Cared for in a nursing home, she showed no awareness of her surroundings. There was no prospect that she would regain the capacity to make decisions for herself and her family and friends were unanimous in saying that she would not have wanted to live like this.
The judge found that only her body was being kept alive by medical intervention and that her personality had ceased to exist, never to return. She derived no benefit from living, save insofar as being alive is itself a benefit. There was evidence that she had expressed the view before her heart attack that she would not wish to continue living in such a situation.
The Court found that, if she were capable of expressing an opinion, she would prefer life-sustaining, but ultimately futile, treatment to be withdrawn. She would not have wished to be a burden on her loved ones and would have found her current situation intolerable. In the circumstances, the Court granted the woman’s local NHS body permission to withdraw life-sustaining treatment. She would continue to receive palliative care but was expected to die within two weeks. | philosophy |
http://www.ylprayerbreakfast.com/ | 2019-03-20T10:26:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912202324.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20190320085116-20190320111116-00515.warc.gz | 0.94072 | 395 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__104529732 | en | The 2018 Yorba Linda Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the Yorba Linda Community Center from 6:45am to 8:45am.
Featured Speaker: Bob Goff
Bob calls himself a “recovering lawyer” because after practicing law for 25 years, then becoming the Hon. Consul to Uganda, he gave up his law firm to pursue writing and speaking full time. The best part has been connecting with so many people who are on a terrific adventure as well. Bob Goff is the author of the New York Times Best-Selling book Love Does.
Bob recently wrote the book “Everybody Always: Becoming love in a world full of setback and difficult people.”
“What happens when we stop avoiding difficult people and simply love everyone?”
“In his wildly entertaining and inspiring follow-up to the New York Times bestselling phenomenon Love Does, Bob Goff takes readers on a life-altering journey into the secret of living without fear, care, constraint, or worry. The path toward the outsized, unfettered, liberated existence we all long for is found in a truth as simple to say as it is hard to do: love people, even the difficult ones, without distinction and without limits.
Driven by Bob’s trademark hilarious and insightful storytelling, Everybody, Always reveals the lessons Bob learned—often the hard way—about what it means to love without inhibition, insecurity, or restriction. From finding the right friends to discovering the upside of failure, Everybody, Always points the way to embodying love by doing the unexpected, the intimidating, the seemingly impossible. Whether losing his shoes while skydiving solo or befriending a Ugandan witch doctor, Bob steps into life with a no-limits embrace of others that is as infectious as it is extraordinarily ordinary. Everybody, Always reveals how we can do the same.” – Amazon | philosophy |
http://tcin.com/ | 2017-04-29T11:10:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123491.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00643-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.938426 | 121 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__80490645 | en | We believe in the paramount importance of TRUST as the basis for any long term business relationship. We need to develop trust in our people and our strategic partners, our clients need to develop trust in our team and our solutions. Trust can only be built on mutual respect and a determination to honour all commitments made.
We believe in COMPETENCE. We engage qualified professionals with experience and relevant expertise that provide valuable insights to our clients. This calls for on-going training and development of personnel, to ensure that clear, unambiguous communication serves as the foundation for long-term win-win business relationships. | philosophy |
https://bestceramics.cn/blogs/blog/what-is-kintsugi-exploring-the-allure-of-the-golden-repair | 2024-02-25T05:40:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474581.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225035809-20240225065809-00801.warc.gz | 0.9086 | 599 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__39588690 | en | Kintsugi, also known as Kintsukuroi, is a unique and exquisite art form that goes beyond simple restoration; it embodies a philosophical perspective. Rooted in the rich cultural soil of Japan, Kintsugi involves repairing damaged pottery using various types of lacquer, such as raw lacquer, black lacquer, and Benpi lacquer, mixed with gold powder, silver powder, or platinum powder. Unlike conventional repair techniques, Kintsugi celebrates the history of an object by embracing its flaws, rather than concealing them.
The process of Kintsugi is a ritualistic and respectful one, where artisans meticulously handle every imperfection, as if revealing the vessel's historical memory. Each patch and each thread of gold become an indelible mark of the pottery's life journey, breathing new life into them. These objects no longer remain inanimate artifacts but transform into vessels with captivating stories to tell.
The philosophy of Kintsugi harmonizes with the Japanese aesthetic of "wabisabi," which seeks simplicity, nature, and tranquility. In the realm of Kintsugi, imperfections are not fully repaired; they are retained to highlight the historical significance and unique beauty of the pottery. This approach of cherishing heritage rather than concealing it infuses the vessels with the emotions and souls of their creators.
The allure of Kintsugi lies not solely in its technical finesse but also in the cultural wisdom and human sentiment it embodies. Beyond being mere crafts, Kintsugi artworks convey philosophical legacies and expressions. They go beyond mere restoration and infuse the vessels with new meanings and life. Each Kintsugi pottery transcends into an artwork resonating deeply with people, forging an unexplainable connections.
Kintsugi's charm extends far beyond its technical mastery; it carries cultural heritage and human spirit. It provides people with an opportunity to reflect on the relationship between breakage and completeness, history and reality, thereby stimulating profound contemplation on life and aesthetics.
Kintsugi captures the profound essence of Japanese culture and enriches the world's diverse civilization. The interplay of light and shadow on the delicate gold and silver traces paints a scene of astonishing beauty, captivating hearts and minds. Amidst this play of light and shadow, Kintsugi pottery emanates a profound and mysterious aesthetic that enthralls viewers and immerses them in an enchanting reverie.
The beauty of Kintsugi springs from its unique understanding of damage and history; it is an expression of reverence for nature and life. Beyond mere repair of objects, Kintsugi mends emotions and reflections deep within people's hearts. This artistic tradition has endured through the ages, not only offering visual splendor but also sowing seeds of insight and enlightenment in the human soul. The cultural wisdom passed down over thousands of years will continue to shine brightly, providing eternal inspiration for humanity's pursuit of aesthetics. | philosophy |
http://www.dharmicscriptures.org/dharma-veda/ | 2024-04-15T06:18:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816942.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415045222-20240415075222-00880.warc.gz | 0.932235 | 229 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__136551918 | en | The goal of the Sri Bhagavad Sanathana Dharma Veda (Knowledge of the Holy, Eternal Truth) or simply ‘Dharma Veda’ (for short), is to bring together the best knowledge of all religions together into one reference book. Unlike Christianity or Islam, we do not believe this book to be infallible or the literal word of God. This book is a combination of scripture and secular literature. It contains sacred portions that have been passed down for well over 5,000 years unchanged, and also portions that represent secular knowledge of today. These secular portions can and should be updated on a regular schedule.
In a sense, this book is akin to a constitution for a nation, it is a document that society is built upon, it is in part inspired by God, and in part written completely for the day-to-day functioning of society. Like a constitution, it can and should be regularly updated, but there must be a process in place for this amending/editing to prevent anyone from adding spurious or insulting information into the Dharma Veda.
See: Dharma Veda website | philosophy |
https://mendondemocrats.org/?p=380 | 2021-04-20T00:51:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038921860.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20210419235235-20210420025235-00327.warc.gz | 0.965269 | 560 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__186455212 | en | TRIBALISM HAS NO PLACE IN GOOD GOVERNMENT
My name is Dave Cook. Jeff Clark and I are running for the Mendon Town Board and ask you for your vote. Neither of us has ever run for any kind of office before. Like many of you we are very concerned with the state of politics today. We long for a time when politics was less about winning and more about doing the public good. We see leaders that denigrate and demean, rather than engage in meaningful dialogue. It is indeed a sad state of affairs and creeps into our local politics as well. Jeff and I pledge that we will never let politics interfere with governing and will never stray from civility. We will work with other public servants regardless of party. We will call out public waste no matter the source.
The American experiment began with tribalism. Colonial Americans were a multiethnic, mix of peoples that identified more as Virginians or New Yorkers than as Americans. Nonetheless, they banded those tribes together to fight a revolution and gain independence. The Founding Fathers recognized the critical need to unify the colonies post revolution on something other than the common enemy of England. They feared that excessive partisan political loyalties could become tribal and destructive.
In 1780, John Adams wrote that the “greatest political evil” to be feared under a democratic constitution was the emergence of “two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other.” George Washington, in his farewell address, described the “spirit of party” as democracy’s “worst enemy.” It “agitates the Community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another, foments occasionally riot and insurrection.”
We must look at each other first as friends and fellow citizens. Lessons from the founders can guide us. They set aside the regional and political differences for the good of the whole. Can’t we do the same? Let’s stop referring to each other as right or left as Democrats or Republicans. Let’s see ourselves first as fellow citizens and neighbors. Despite its flaws, the Founders created the most inclusive form of governance in world history. We need to be reminded of those ideals.
A Town Board without balanced representation is by nature overtly partisan. As an old saying goes, “If we both think completely alike, one of us is unnecessary.” It is through exploring contraries in public policy that we achieve the best results. If these concepts and ideas resound with you, Jeff and I ask that you give us your trust to represent you. We promise you we will never violate that trust. | philosophy |
https://man-tra.org/event/man-tra-retreat-2021-the-heros-journey/ | 2022-06-28T21:22:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103617931.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220628203615-20220628233615-00606.warc.gz | 0.913793 | 297 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__243327532 | en | MAN-tra is back for another annual men’s retreat, entitled the Hero’s Journey!
We invite you to join us in transforming your life. You are the Hero, and your journey is unique and extraordinary. The Lord Himself prompts you, and each one of us, to return home, back to Godhead. From Lord Rama to Srila Prabhupada, the story of life follows a set progression. Understanding this pattern helps us understand ourselves and the steps needed for transformation.
The journey is not easy. Obtaining the most treasured gift of love of God is most difficult. Shedding our dark side and returning to the light requires facing our deepest fears and closing the gap between our shortcomings and reunion. The Hero’s Journey is nothing short of spectacular.
Join your fellow men in looking at the pitfalls and successes of life and transform during this uplifting, educational and fun men’s retreat weekend. Guest speakers include Yogesvara Prabhu, Mahatma Prabhu, Radhika Ramana Prabhu, Rambhoru Mataji, Tamohara Prabhu & many more! We will cover all aspects of the Hero’s Journey, from finding your own Call to Adventure, to accepting a Guru or Mentor, and dealing with our inner obstacles encountered along the journey of life.
MAN-tra 2021. November 12 – 14. Virtual. Please Register below! | philosophy |
https://jetsundarma.com/spiritual-consultation/ | 2023-03-21T00:57:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943589.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20230321002050-20230321032050-00434.warc.gz | 0.927422 | 1,401 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__605431 | en | Throughout her 30+ years of volunteer service, Jetsun Ma has been focused on helping people with mental, emotional, or physical health problems. Her motivations can be traced back to her own struggles with an incurable auto immune condition years ago. The fact that she has triumphantly overcome the impossible and lived to assist others is a moving story. For more information read Living Without a Known Cure.
Jetsun Ma can help you with powerful alternative healing methods that are based on Chinese folk culture and customs: Feng Shui adjustment, Ch’i adjustment, I-Ching applications, sacred solutions, and more. Jetsun Ma believes that, consistent with the philosophy of balance associated with Yin and Yang, combining alternative healing methods with modern medical practice can deliver extremely positive results for your body, mind and spirit.
When we encounter challenges in life, most of us resort to finding answers supported by “modern” knowledge – modern medicine, philosophy, psychology, economics, business, and the like.
What Jetsun Ma recommends are “transcendental” solutions, highly effective alternative approaches that are intangible and invisible. These transcendental solutions are considered sacred cures deeply rooted in the Chinese folk culture and customs. Some of them also fall under Tibetan cultural influences (specifically, the Tibetan Bon lineage tradition).
Come to meet Jetsun Ma for advice when you are troubled by financial insecurities, interpersonal relationships, career developments, your academic future; health problems, major financial decisions (e.g. selling or buying a home, starting a business, expanding a business), your own spiritual development, or when you would like to discuss any other issue of importance to you!
Practical Applications of the I-Ching
The I-Ching, or “The Book of Changes,” is an ancient book of Chinese philosophy that continues to have an impact on people’s lives today. The book was written by Fu-Hsi, King Wen, Duke Chou and Confucius thousands of years ago in China and elements of the book – for instance the Tai-Chi diagram that symbolizes the harmonious balance of Yin and Yang – are well known in the West. This concept of harmonious balance has influenced many aspects of Chinese life, including the Chinese family system, Chinese medicine, marriage, education, politics, interpersonal relationships, literature, architectural design, faith and more.
Jetsun Ma applies the practical lessons she has learned from the I-Ching in her personal consultation services. She uses the concepts of Ch’i, Yin and Yang Dichotomy Theory, the Five Elements, and the Bagua (Eight Trigrams) to address a person’s problems. Based on concepts in the I-Ching, Jetsun Ma can offer additional help by finding answers through divination exercises, or by selecting auspicious dates for important events. Jetsun Ma has been requested to select auspicious dates for weddings, grand-openings, and ground-breakings. Lastly, knowledge from the I-Ching enables Jetsun Ma to select auspicious Chinese names for others.
Ch’i, which means “energy” or “vital force,” is found within us and around us. The concept of Ch’i, rooted in Chinese philosophy and culture, is integral to many of Jetsun Ma’s consultation services. Expertly, Jetsun Ma reads and analyzes the state of your Ch’i. Based on her observations, she offers various ways to adjust and purify negative, harmful Ch’i – ways that can help you meet the challenges of life more confidently.
One of the primary methods of Ch’i adjustment is Feng Shui adjustment. Unlike traditional Feng Shui practitioners, who rely on the compass as a tool, Jetsun Ma uses the “Bagua” (Eight Trigrams) to “read” the flow of Ch’i in a living or working environment. Her professional Feng Shui consultations are based on subtle readings of the Ch’i of occupants as well as the Ch’i of internal spaces, a building overall, and a neighborhood.
A related and fascinating area for understanding Ch’i is dream analysis. Dreams reflect the activity of Ch’i during a sleeping state. Jetsun Ma’s analysis of dreams can be eye-opening, and her suggestions on how to act on your dreams can yield meaningful results.
Jetsun Ma strongly believes in the power of spiritual cultivation as a firm base for helping people. While she is a devoted Buddhist herself in private practice, she endorses and gives unconditional respect toward all existing faiths. She has welcomed individuals of different religious background to study with her on their spiritual journey as she practices equanimity and unconditional love.
Much of our suffering arises from a troubled heart. To gain balance in life, Jetsun Ma shares ways to cultivate your inner peace, remove your negative emotions, and transform them into positive energies.
Dedicated in the practice of wisdom and compassion, Jetsun Ma skillfully guides your spiritual growth to find inner balance in your heart. Achieving this balance will relieve you of suffering, tame your negative emotions, assist you to clarifying your judgments, and cultivate your compassionate heart. All in all, Jetsun Ma is committed to help you arrive at peace with inner strength. Join Jetsun Ma for powerful guidance in spiritual cultivation!
Spiritual Consultation services are offered as one-on-one private meetings with Jetsun Ma. The service provides individuals transcendental problem solving solutions and spiritual guidance. Her guidances have their basis in Transcendental Solutions, Practical I-Ching, Feng Shui, Chi, Holistic Healing and Spiritual Cultivation as shown in the colored wheel on this page. Click onto any one of them to learn the related references in more detail. The session is conducted skillfully and compassionately by Jetsun Ma and is normally held at a private setting. Issues ranging from finance, health, family well-being, career development, children, interpersonal relationships, marriage, death, marriage, or others pertaining to spiritual cultivation are discussed as needed. Confidentiality is strictly honored.
Individuals interested in spiritual consultation services by Jetsun Darma Master Teacher Ho Lynn can contact Yuan Yuan Educational Foundation at: www.yuan-yuan.org; email us at:[email protected];
call (650) 652-6588.
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