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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Tag Archives: Newfoundland
Winter Recreation — Let the Good Times Roll
“Just as you are a complementary part of a social system, so too your every action should complement a life of social principle. If any action of yours, then, does not have direct or indirect relation to the social end, … Continue reading
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Tagged Cross Country Skiing, Dog Walking, Fun, Healthy Lifestyle, Hiking, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Newfoundland, Pippy Park, prudence, Recreation, Seneca, Skidooing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Social, St. John's, Stoicism, Winter Activities, Winter Biking
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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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Rainbow In Me
Refracting Arc In Numinous Beauty Of Wonder — I await your gentle thunder Near these autumn trees — Marvelling your colour into Eternal breeze. — This photo was taken during a hike through Pippy Park, St. John’s, NL. It was … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Poetry
Tagged Newfoundland, Photo, Pippy Park, Poem, Rainbow, St. John's
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The Old Man in the Hill
THE OLD MAN IN THE HILL A Wise-tale by Jason Youngman Very few are aware of the secret underground bunker along Mt. Scio. You could walk right over it and not even know it was under your feet! It has … Continue reading
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
Chimney Smoke
Chimney smoke rising up into the cold air Still warm and careless as young love Expanding with the first touch of morning wind Like an Englishman’s old white powdered wig Prancing along the roof tops without cloths Caressing the ridge … 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
Winter’s Faith
Each winter greeted with a promise of enthusiasm Snow forts, downhill sliding & a good snow ball fight Our mouths open wide to catch the falling snow flake Such moments as these cherished for its own sake Come the spring … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Concourse Trail, Mount Scio, Newfoundland, Photography, Poem, Poetry, St. John's, Trail, Winter
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The Sphere of the Plant
(Long Pond, St. John’s, NL – Aug 2017 – Click on image to download in high resolution.) From the rustling of the leaves, to the morning song of the sparrow, to the awesomeness of the blue sky, the aesthetic aspects … Continue reading
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