Category: philosophy
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Seeds of Mercy: A Gift Once Given, Twice Received
Seed of Mercy Sewn The darkest hour now breaks Fall light will guide me ~Dr. Thomas Maples A Seed of Mercy Sewn Have you ever done something that caused you profound guilt or shame? In those moments, seeking mercy can bring comfort and hope. This is a uniquely human experience. We possess a conscience built…
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Love: The Essence of God’s Plan
I’ll Follow Your Call Libations of LoveLike a Fall Dew ReflectionI’ll Follow Your Call Love and the Alphabet of Virtues In the alphabet of virtues, this is the one I most looked forward to writing: Love. What a gift we have been given. For it is in the very act of loving that the gift of giving is as…
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Knowing Truth: Wisdom, Personality, and Self-Exploration
The Wisdom of Truth & Knowledge The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. Socrates Don’t gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold. Bob Marley Knowledge and Being: A Psychological Examination of Truth through Personality Functioning In exploring Socrates’s quote, I cannot help but divert to…
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The Transformative Power of Ideas
Words of Wisdom No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. Robin Williams The Philosophy of an Idea What words or ideas of wisdom call upon you? There, you may just find the seedling of a dream looking for illumination. The foundation of any endeavor begins with an idea. What…
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2 Engage the Beauty of Nature
This article delves into the intricate relationship between psychology and our connection to nature. It discusses the genesis of human consciousness and ponders on the impact of modern lifestyles on our mental well-being. By encouraging reconnecting with nature, it emphasizes the symbiotic growth of individuals and the environment for a more balanced existence.
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Self-Esteem: 2 Create Positive Meaning through Lived Action
Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow. Helen Keller Self-Esteem: A Fictional Case Analysis Every morning, she stared in the mirror, ashamed of what she saw looking back at her. With a resilient spirit and being loved by her friends and boyfriend, her essence breathed popularity itself. Yet, only if…
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Integrity: The Courage 2…
Integrity: The Courage to… Integrity is a cornerstone for moral courage and strength It is not bestowed, but nurtured from within. Through caring attitudes, honesty, generosity, and loving kindness assured We create a moral character, based upon the wisdom of action… not words Integrity, Courage, and the Will to Persevere I have been on a…
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Faith: A Guiding Light 4 Inner Solitude
To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible. ~ Saint Thomas Aquinas Faith, Psychology, & Inner Peace I am often perplexed by the lack of faith I see these days. Do I imagine this, or do you see it too? Everywhere I look, I see disbelief.…
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A Guiding Light 2 Inner Peace
Inspiration Vlog Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you. Walt Whitman Our Guiding Light Do you have a guiding light? Does an inner voice call upon you to engage some yet-to-be-realized passion? We all have these inner yearnings, would you agree? Psychological angst seems prevalent these days. When…
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Responsibility & Psyche: Dream 4 Tomorrow
In today’s article, Dr. Tom explores the tenets of responsibility through a beautiful quote from Abraham Lincoln.
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An Inkling of Faith
Words of Wisdom To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don’t grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, and float. Alan Watts A Philosophy of Faith Hello everyone. I wanted to start with an exercise here. Where does…
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Universe: 1 Verse for the Beauty of Soul
Weekly Inspiration Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. Langston Hughes The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep. Robert Frost The Beauty of the Universe (One…