Wonder is the Beginning of Wisdom
“It is owing to wonder that men both now begin, and at first began, to philosophize.” – Aristotle Wonder is a wandering journey into the unknown. It does not necessarily seek to gain a concrete answer, it is simply enjoying the adventure of curiosity. Saying “Wonder is the beginning of…
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Grace: the necessity for living in the present moment
How can we live in the present moment? How can we let go of so much that causes us worry and anxiety? How can we see what is truly here and now, and who we are in this moment? How can we let go of the fear of the future,…
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Accepting Who The World Told You Not To Be
We are born into this world and we slowly begin the process of learning who we are. Our teachers are the social environment: Parents, family members, siblings, friends, schools, religious communities, and all the other realms in which we encounter people who instruct us not only about how the…
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Ending Poverty by Seeing the Lack Within Ourselves
What is poverty? What image comes to your mind when you hear the word poverty? On the surface poverty may appear to be about money. The international poverty line, which is one way that global poverty is measured, is currently set at $1.90 per day. Since money is the predominant…
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How Travel Changes Your Perspective
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness. – Mark Twain The world is full of people who travel extensively. They may be travel bloggers who create content from the places they visit, a group of friends embarking upon a long-distance cycling journey, the Rick Steves touring type, or adventurers of…
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Life Will Only Get Better From Here
He was shuffling his steps around the campground while scratching his scalp, aimless and with a most worried look on his face. His name was was David and within the first few minutes (sometimes seconds) he would explain to whomever he met that his wife was murdered and his son…
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