MY MISSION STATEMENT
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- “Aim for the brightest star to know who you truly are!” My Mission Statement is an extension of the Apollonian maxim to ‘Know Thyself’. It reminds one to avail of the whole spectrum of virtues in order to attain the greatest possible good within the constructs of time; in light of and to the degree that wisdom is revealed and the capacity to discern is refined, one can steady their aim in view to contemplation: To illuminate the mind with ideas that can assist all sentient beings for the good of the whole is one the highest ideals of the visionary but to cognize these ideas into a form that is simple, clear and easy to understand remains the task of the philosopher. Thro’ the dichotomy of language there is always a better way to ask a question, and by means of this dialectical interplay with others and ourselves we align our desires and intentions so as to harmonize and draw closer to that most brilliant star; our source of existence and thereby the intelligence (gnosis) by which to realize who we truly are.
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We’re Drinking & We’re Dancing
“How can I have any tolerance for people, when I don’t have any for alcohol?” You find yourself in the bowels of a very large ship at sea that happens to be sinking. All the Gov officials and the well … Continue reading
The Wind Cries Mary
“How do you know when a philosopher is hard at work? When he has to duct tape the arm of his chair.” The picture above was taken last summer at my campsite in the woods. Unseen in this image are … Continue reading
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Tagged Camping, Dogs, Forest, Instincts, Mayer Andy Wells, Moose, Pippy Park, Senses, Sleeping
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As Night & Day Are One
“Constantly observe all that comes about through change, and habituate yourself to the thought that the nature of the whole loves nothing so much as to change one form of existence into another, similar but new.” – Marcus Aurelius We … Continue reading
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Tagged Clarity, Heraclitus, Lucidity, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, lunacy, Muses, Plato, platonism, Stoicism, stream consciousness, theatrical splendour
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An Act of Conscience
“The truly good comes from a good conscience, from honorable counsels, from right action, from despising the things of fortune, from a calm and steady mode of life that walks a single road.” – Seneca Some sections of the fence … Continue reading
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Tagged Conscience, Mount Scio, Newfoundland, proactive, Radio Tower, Responsibility, Safety, St. John's, VOWR
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Break the Mirror
Creative Writing Prompt: Assume that the closest solar system is identical to ours in every which way. In the year 2050 you and a group of astronauts are sent off to visit its version of planet earth. Half ways there … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient philosophy, ancient wisdom, Brooks Haxton, Contemplation, Cosmos, Create, creativity, Fire, Fragments, Heraclitus, Illumination, Imagination, Logos, Mind, Mindfulness, Mindlessness, Psyche, Word, Writing
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Signal Hill, St. John’s, Newfoundland
Welcome to St. John’s, Newfoundland, my home and native land. What are a few things that stand out about this place? In the here and now we can safely say it’s the different kinds of people that bring colour & … Continue reading
Beautiful Moments – My Home & Native Land
Fell in love with St. John’s, Newfoundland back in the early 90’s. One of the most inspiring aspects of the locale is its beautiful trails in and around the capital. See my video above for a few sights that may … Continue reading
Artemis – Wild Beauty & Natural Art
During an afternoon excursion around town my gaze fell upon a statue of Artemis. In fact it was more like falling head over heels in love. Time fell away from consciousness as my soul blended with her archetype. After several … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Artemis, Beauty, greek goddess, Mythology, Photography, statue
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Eight Degrees of Wisdom
The flower above caught my eye from a distance. Its puffy green centre and its eight silky petals boasts an unusual sight, even for the eye that is constantly on the look out for beauty. Its name remains a mystery … Continue reading
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Highlights of the Western Tradition
Highlights of our Western History – Part 1 (Based on the chronology from the Passion of the Western Mind) Video includes the number 1 of the 50 greatest pieces of classical music. By London Philharmonic Orchestra. Edvard Grieg – Peer … Continue reading
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