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G. K. Chesterton and C. S. Lewis Agree: What Every Christian Must Acknowledge

Consider the following: Our original state of grace was forfeited when our first parents rejected God's love in favor of the Devil's lies. God loves us so much that even if you were the only person to have ever lived, Christ would have suffered and d...
by BIG C CATHOLICS on Dec 19, 2016

A GIFT AND A BLESSING: Debunking 11 of the most common myths about hospice care

It’s not the “beginning of the end” Hospice is a hard reality for many people to accept and they cringe just thinking about it. They […] Continue reading at The Mindful Word journal of engaged living [http://www.themindfulwor...
by The Mindful Word on Dec 19, 2016

No coincidences…

Nothing Comes “Out of the Blue”. Freud discovered that there are no accidents and no coincidences. Even “random-seeming” feelings, ideas, …Continue reading →...
by Harmonia Philosophica on Dec 16, 2016

3 Things All Self-Directed Investors Should Know

There are two ways you can invest your monthly/quarterly/annual savings - the easy way and the hard way.The easy way is to get hold of an experienced financial adviser and follow his investment advice. The hard way is to take charge of your own...

Why I pick Trains over Planes

The Indian Railways is one of the biggest employers in the world. Even without statistical data, this is rather apparent to anyone who travels in inter-state trains, especially for long journeys exceeding 24 hours. Travelling in these trains will sho...
by Winter all the Time on Dec 15, 2016

Is it possible for us to see anything other than ourself as ‘the Self’?

On one of my recent articles, The observer is the observed only when we observe ourself alone, a friend called Zubin wrote a comment in which he ended by saying:I also think it is possible (and I don’t say this to be proud, it is just what I experi...

The Fear Tax

Every year, Americans pay millions of dollars in extra tax. Because they are concerned about or fearful of an audit, they decline to claim deductions they are fully and legally entitled to. This is the Fear Tax. Because I write a lot about our own ta...
by Go Curry Cracker! on Dec 13, 2016

Passion. Man. The duty of theosis.

Man is letting himself get carried away by passion. “This is who we are” some people claim. We are animals. …Continue reading →...
by Harmonia Philosophica on Dec 11, 2016

The Ultimate List of Painful Financial Mistakes

Warren Buffett is arguably the greatest stock investor that ever lived. He didn't become so by chance but by learning the ropes from his guru, Benjamin Graham, and by following a few basic investment rules.Two of his most famous rules are:-Rule No. 1...

BOOK PREVIEW [coming May 2017] Sovereignty Conflicts and International Law and Politics: A Distributive Justice Issue. Chapter One: General Structure

Sovereignty Conflicts and International Law and PoliticsA Distributive Justice IssueBy Jorge E. NúñezPreviously:About the BookBOOK PREVIEW: Chapter One: Introduction.Chapter OneGeneral structureTo evaluate the potential for using principles of...
by Jorge's Blog on Dec 9, 2016

Karma

Karma As discussed in the previous chapter our lives here are governed by certain immutable Universal Laws. One of these is The Law of Correspondence, sometimes referred to as The Great Law, more commonly known as Karma. “The basic idea of karma is...
by Ho'oponopono Explained on Dec 8, 2016

Enjoy the scents of the season with Philosophy!

Philosophy Shampoo, Shower Gel and Bubble Bath - 480ml - $22 - in 5 seasonal scents to get you in the holiday mood:Shimmering Snowlace -  makes the most of a snow-filled night and creates a cozy bathing experience that conditions as it cleanses,...
by Beauty Crazed on Dec 8, 2016

Sometimes it takes a death to slap you in the face

October 17, 2016, my father, Robert Aloia Sr., passed away shortly after midnight!A couple of days before I was sitting in my backyard. Sun shining and sun bathing; vitamin D being absorbed. I can feel it like a dry sponge getting moistened by water.
by Seeds of longevity on Dec 7, 2016

The Boy Who Conquered

[ A story by Amrita Brahmo ]Long ago, and far away, there was a land blessed with a strange and magical power. No one quite knew how, but any child born in that realm was gifted with the ability to live up to his or her name. Now you might think this...
by Sentences on Dec 4, 2016

Καθηγητής φιλοσοφίας / Philosophy professors...

«Καθηγητής φιλοσοφίας». [1]Όλη η κατάντια του πολιτισμού μας, σε δύο λέξεις… “Philosophy professors” [1]All the demise of our civilization, in two words…...
by Harmonia Philosophica on Dec 4, 2016

The Zen Master and a Little Girl

Life, birth, death are the constituent questions of philosophy. The complexity of these subjects is overwhelming and hence the explanations seldom have continuity. I came across this anecdote about a Zen master (a Japanese school of Mahayana Bud...
by Sentences on Dec 1, 2016

Index

The index now features hypertext connections. Simply click on any title below to read it.Though this listing serves, I think, a clear purpose, not every posting falls easily into the categories. One essay might equally be placed under literary theo...
by Poetry on the Loose on Dec 1, 2016

Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Pearl Mask review

* Goedemorgen! Het lukt me niet om Instalab te uploaden jongens, het internet is hier in Valencia helaas te zwak. Daarom vandaag een review, en dan komt morgen Instalab online. We vliegen vanavond terug naar huis!… Lees verder... Het bericht Ph...
by BeautyLab on Sep 4, 2016

Sunday musings: Lord Ganesha's lesson on preservation of wealth

There are several mythical tales about Lord Ganesha - most of them about how he got his elephant head, why one of his tusks is broken, why a serpent is wrapped around his waist.The one that has relevance to modern life is how he taught Kubera a lesso...

Why the “Perpetual Student” Is Misguided (10 Steps to Expert)

There is a concept often thrown around in the FMA/SEAMA circles (mainly, seminar circles) that I must challenge. In the hopes of maintaining one’s appearance of humility, many claim to be “always a student” of the art. Some use this...
by Filipino Fighting Secrets on Sep 2, 2016


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