Tag: Soul
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To Engage the Shadow… Thought… Judgment… Love… Power
Inspiration Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge. Carl Jung Where love rules, there is no will to power, and where power predominates, love is lacking. The one is the shadow of the other. Carl Jung A Father’s Guide to Wisdom The human psyche is a delicate flower, built upon the fertilizer of ashes…
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Out of Darkness… Light: The Paradox of Descent
Inspiration A man who has not passed through the inferno of his passions has never overcome them. As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being. Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves. Carl…
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Dream a Little Dream of… What’s Your Intent?
Inspiration A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality. ― John Lennon You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us. And the world will live as one. ― John Lennon A Father’s Guide to Wisdom A priest…
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A Universal Truth… Gratitude Unfolded
Inspiration Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen. Ralph Waldo Emerson You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. Marcus Aurelius The Philosopher’s Corner A New Frontier Awaits. As a child… even to this day, I look to the stars and…
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Humility: To Believe… Achieve… and Become
Inspiration We have to stop and be humble enough to understand that there is something called mystery. Paulo Coelho Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience. Paulo Coelho The Philosopher’s Corner The Alchemist said… Ah the beauty of a true story teller. Paulo Coelho is one of my favorites. He uses the transformational language…
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Character: Through Perseverance, Success Achieved!
Inspiration Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. Helen Keller The Philosopher’s Corner The realization of Self is not a destination, it is a journey. The term Nirvana comes to mind here. The ontology of this term…
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Love Is… A Secret Unto Itself
Inspiration I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love. Mother Teresa Love is the beauty of the soul. Saint Augustine The Philosopher’s Corner In the aftermath of this Easter Sunday, and at the doorstep of the Eastern Orthodox Holy Week, I have…
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Love: An Act of Soulful Intent
Inspiration Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. Aristotle The Philosopher’s Corner To love… What is true Love? That single question has perplexed the greatest of minds yet moved the most poetic of souls throughout human history. At its core, it is simplistic. To love is to give. To give all that…
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Inspiration: Laughter… It Brings Warmth to Life
Inspiration A good laugh is sunshine in the house. William Makepeace Thackeray The person who can bring the spirit of laughter into a room is indeed blessed. Bennett Cerf The Philosopher’s Corner Today I ran into this slight bit of Christian Humor. I thought I would share with you. Even though it is of the…
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Inspiration: In Essence of Character
Daily Inspiration Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. Helen Keller The Philosopher’s Corner As in life we strive, so shall we arrive. Why not practice a psychology of arriving versus striving? Today’s quote comes from an…
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Inspiration: A Universe of Infinite Power
Dr. Tom explores the inner power behind soul’s capacity to go within, mend what is there, and will itself to aspire to new heights.
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Inspiration: The Simplicity of Greatness
Dr. Tom explores the concept of letting go. Why do we have to complicate the simple nature of life?