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Zeno And The Soup Pot Challenge: A Short Story About Humility

by | April 23, 2024 | Short Stories | 0 Comments

Zeno’s days usually began just before sunrise. Soon after waking, he would descend to the streets, which were still quiet at this hour. He would walk leisurely to his school, watching the city gradually unfold under the cool purple, blue, then golden hues of the...
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How To Speak Like A Stoic

by | April 4, 2024 | Stoicism | 0 Comments

If you’ve mastered the art of peaceful speech, then it is likely that you have a very firm grasp over your guiding principles. If you have mastered the art of the pause in speech, then it is likely that you have clear convictions and great self-confidence. Truthful,...
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Karma In Buddhism: Sowing The Seeds Of Love

by | February 18, 2024 | Foundations | 0 Comments

In modern times, we use the word karma in many ways. ‘Ain’t karma a bitch’—meaning what ‘Goes around, comes around.’ It can also refer to the Golden Rule from the Hebrew and Christian Bible: ‘Do unto others what as you would have them do unto you.’ But, in the context...
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What The Death Of Marcus Aurelius Teaches Us About Life

by | January 28, 2024 | People, Stoicism | 0 Comments

Marcus Aurelius died in a cold, dark place, but his last words shined bright with a message of hope: “Go to the rising sun, for I am already setting.” He delivered these words not to a beloved, but to a guard of the night’s watch in his military camp near the...
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Zen Meditation: How To Stop And Reflect For Wisdom 

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  What if there was a way you could train your wisdom and insight? No tools or equipment required. No books to read. No classes to attend. All you’d need is a few minutes each day. Such a means of building a wider perspective and developing clear insight exists....
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Memento Vivere: How To Live With Agency, Gratitude & Engagement

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Antipater is a lesser-known Stoic, yet he was head of the school during a period that saw Stoicism extend to public life. Stoic philosophers were sent on diplomatic missions. Some advised kings. But Antipater’s contributions brought Stoicism closer to home. He was...
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Right Mindfulness & Right Concentration Of The Eightfold Path

by | December 3, 2023 | Foundations, Mindfulness | 0 Comments

If I were to define Zen Buddhism, I would do so in two four-word sentences:   Absolute attention is prayer. Compassion for all beings.   “Zen teaches nothing. It merely enables us to wake up and become aware. It does not teach; it points. The truth of Zen is...
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A Comparative Review of Top Meditation Devices: Muse 2, Zenimal, and Sensate

by | November 26, 2023 | Product reviews & recommendations | 0 Comments

Mindfulness is the skill required to live, because life only happens in the present moment. Life doesn’t happen in the stories we tell ourselves about the past, nor in our fantasies about the future. Meditation is the exercise that builds the muscle of...
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Indifferents In Stoicism Explained Through Gain, Loss, Pleasure & Pain

by | November 19, 2023 | Stoicism | 0 Comments

In the pivotal Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals, Michael Jordan battled a severe flu, yet soared to iconic heights. Against the surging Utah Jazz, he defied physical limits, sinking clutch shots and leading the Chicago Bulls to a crucial victory. His resilience showcased...
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Summary of Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday

by | November 5, 2023 | Book Summaries | 0 Comments

In Ryan Holiday's insightful book, Ego Is The Enemy, we’re led to understand the profound impact of ego on our personal and professional lives. Through a series of powerful insights, Holiday explores the detrimental effects of ego, drawing from historical figures,...
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Karma In Buddhism: Sowing The Seeds Of Love

by Colin MacRae | Feb 18, 2024 | Foundations

In modern times, we use the word karma in many ways. ‘Ain’t karma a bitch’—meaning what ‘Goes around, comes around.’ It can also refer to the Golden Rule from the Hebrew and Christian Bible: ‘Do unto others what as you would have them do unto you.’ But, in the context…

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