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: personal autonomy
Part I: Defending the Right to Die with Honor, Dignity and Peace
One of the most fundamental reasons to support the right to die is the principle of personal autonomy. Mature adults ought to have the authority to make decisions about their own lives, including the choice to end that life if … Continue reading
The Freedom To Say Goodbye: Rethinking The Right To Die
Let’s begin with an inconvenient question: What if the right to live doesn’t mean the obligation to stay alive? It’s a simple question, yet one that touches on the core of many of our deepest fears, values, and assumptions. Most … Continue reading
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