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The Eranos Circle emerged during the 1930s as a reaction against the ideological and cultural extremisms of the time. Its goal was to seek new horizons on a scientific and philosophical level. The Eranos Circle is one of the organizations that have been influential in the field of psychology and philosophy. Like the Vienna Circle,…
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How many thoughts do you have every day? How many of these thoughts are ones you are consciously aware of? How many of them are helpful to you or others? How many of them are harmful? Taking this path of self-inquiry can help you perform a “thought audit” where you assess whether your current life circumstances are being improved or…
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‘Know Thyself.’ On a tombstone in an English churchyard is the following inscription, “Here lies John Bailey. The fact that he died does not guarantee that he lived.” And that is surely the point. ‘To Live’ is the dynamic expression of existence; not being stuck in some soulless routine permanently in fear of stepping out of line…
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Supposedly, 13 million Americans (or around five percent of US population) had undergone a near-death experience (NDE) by 1992, with around 200,000 people reporting such a phenomenon annually. “Coming back from the dead,” as it were, is a popular topic in media and has intrigued scientists for quite some time. Even extending beyond…
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The tea ceremony in Japanese culture is based on four basic principles. These are wa (harmony), sei (purity), kei (respect), and jaku (tranquility). They come from the Zen philosophy. In fact, in Japan, the tea ceremony actually transmits a specific way of life. Chadō, or, literally, “the way of tea” refers to a whole philosophy that’s…
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Attaining a state of non-attachment means that you, as the listener/viewer, are able to experience an emotionally stable response to the information that you are receiving and processing. When we get triggered and lash out at something that frightens us or when we hear some information that fits a bias we may have towards a particular…
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Reality is complex, dynamic, and full of uncertainty. Therefore, someone with limiting beliefs and an inflexible approach won’t just miss out on the nuances of life, but will also live in a state of continuous frustration. This is because the world doesn’t conform to their desires and expectations. People with limiting beliefs…
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The Archons (parasitic entities that feed off human fear) were referred to in antiquity as the servants of the Demiurge – the False god – who stands between the human race and a transcendent God that could only be reached through knowledge of humanity’s real nature as divine, leading to the deliverance of the Godly spark within humanity…
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Do you know who you are? Yes, you know your name, age, and many other aspects. But do you know your inner identity? Knowing who you are and where you’re from is one aspect, but understanding your identity apart from anyone else can be difficult. You may not realize this, but everyone you meet can leave impressions that, if you’re…
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Taken from its origin “humus”, meaning earthly, the general dictionary definition of humble is twofold: (1) not proud or arrogant; modest; and (2) meek; submissive; low in rank or conditions. It is in part on this first definition that the present material is focused and expanded. When we finally become tired of living in conflict,…
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