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Stillness for Strength
“The nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strength.” - Marcus Aurelius Any man or woman can benefit from calming their mind. Anyone can find this center peace. I have no way to tell one how to find that center for I struggle to find…
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3 Quotes to Move Mountains
It is difficult to find ones purpose, let alone achieve it. But the fact that you have a purpose somewhere means you are the only one able to find it. Then, you are also the only one who can fulfill it. Waste not a second longer. Find purpose. Take aim.…
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Confucius Series: Appreciation
The Master said: ‘One does not worry about the fact that other people do not appreciate one. One worries about not appreciating other people.’ – 孔夫子 Master Kong (Confucius) The Analects 1:16 We naturally need to worry about ourselves; our basic needs, our future, our relationships, our health. But, must…
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Three Dystopian Novels vs. 21st Century U.S. Political Media: Rectifying our Speech
If names are not rectified, then words are not appropriate. If words are not appropriate, then deeds are not accomplished. If deeds are not accomplished, then the rites and music do not flourish. If the rites and music do not flourish, then punishments do not hit the mark. If punishments…
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Building the New
The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. – Socrates This quote is a real quote attributed to Socrates, but it not from the ancient Greek philosopher. It’s a quote from a character nicknamed Socrates from the…
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Carl Jung Series: Struggle to Love
It is hard to believe that this teeming world is too poor to provide an object for human love — it offers boundless opportunities to everyone. It is rather the inability to love which robs a person of these opportunities. The world is empty only to him who does not…
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Character Lessons: Uncle Iroh
There is a character in a animated television show that is truly wise. The show is Avatar the Last Air-bender and the character is Uncle Iroh. He is the wisest figure in the show, helping many along the way and going from ruthless general and conqueror to humane, gentle, wise,…
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Quote on Lawlessness
The Master said: ‘Love of courage and hatred of poverty brings lawlessness. Excessive hatred of those who are not humane although human also results in lawlessness.’ – 孔夫子 Master Kong (Confucius) The Analects 8:10 Lawlessness…..let us interpret this as a state that eats away at the fabric of a great…
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Tolkein Series: Destroy the Ring
Every day, you wake up with the ring in your pocket. Whispering, tempting, circling your soul. It is the temptation we always carry. Everyday, it is your mission to walk that ring to Mt. Doom, into the land of the enemy, under his watchful eye, and drop it in the…
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Helping the Lost
Those who are hardest to love, need it the most. – Socrates One form of suffering can be healthy. It allows us to feel the full spectrum of our lives, humbles us into respect for a greater world, and helps us to recognize our past mistakes. Furthermore, it encourages empathy…
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