Tag: Inspiration
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The Price of Knowledge
Inspiration for the Soul A Philosopher’s Stone Knowledge is never free. It is paid for by the hard work of digging deep into the recesses of what is not only readily available to us but found in the work of digging itself. When we go beyond the Facebook post, the Tweet, or the newest viral…
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Engaging the Inner Will – To Live, Die, or Persevere…
Inspiration for the Soul Philosophical Food for Thought Words to base a life upon. We all have a calling. What is yours? History is written about those that stood directly in the face of status quo, and persevered despite the way the proverbial wind blew. That is why we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
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Courage to Take Action
Inspirational Quote A Philosopher’s Corner The natural state of fear encloses. It creates a tension of sorts that makes us want to go within, tighten up, and leave the situation, creating the state of anxiety felt—fear cues for the flight or freeze response. However, if you have ever watched a horror movie, we all know…
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Courage to Step Forward
Inspirational Quote A Philosopher’s Corner We all have a guardian angel. It reminds us of those inner callings that push upon us to realize our utmost potential. However, as we all know, there is a second voice present that calls us from that inner sense of purpose and will distract us from our true calling.…
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Beautiful Perspectives
Inspirational Quote A Philosopher’s Corner Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But when we come face to face with it, will we be able to perceive its grandeur from the mirror that reflects its presence? I am sorry for the above brain twister. My goal is that by reading it, you automatically go…
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An Abundance of Joy
Inspirational Quote Not what we have but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance. Epicurus Tweet The Philosopher’s Corner What constitutes joy? If we tap into this frequency, can we create a life of abundance? As a mental health practitioner, I notice a commonality present in the human condition. We focus on what we don’t have…
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Abundance… To Do What You Love!
Inspirational Quote Philosophical Food For Thought I had a little fun with this one. Not only is it from my favorite author, but it also includes a funny animal video for some philosophical giggles. Hello, my friends. Hope all is well. Has fear ever stopped you from doing something you love? Have you ever questioned…
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Nature Does Not Hurry…
Inspirational Quote Food for Thought? What is the rush? We only have a short time on this earth, but time and time again, I see that the psychology of striving creates the very misery that people attempt to mitigate by chasing material dreams “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” As Lao Tzu reminds…
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Gratitude Is?
I am often baffled by the lack of gratitude I see. Can this single issue be a root cause for all the suffering we see? At an internal level, lacking gratitude can create envy, jealousy, anger, hatred, self-loathing, and other negative feelings. This is because gratitude generates from a place of wholeness. We have this…
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Overcoming Fear of Failure: A Pathway to Dreams
There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure. ~ Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist The Dual Nature of Fear: Barrier or Catalyst? The fear of failure is ever-present in our lives. While fear is an emotion that can be used to our advantage, it also has a way of…
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Face Your Fears: Living a Purpose Driven Life
Ever wonder about your life’s purpose? Have you ever felt as if your fears got in the way of pursuing your aspirations, dreams, or goals? One of the most common excuses people give for not following their purpose is that they lack courage. Fear simply holds them back. The irony is, courage can’t exist without…
