Divine Whispers: Unveiling the Spiritual Meaning of Angelic Numbers.
Divine numbers, often known as angel numbers, are sequences of digits that repeatedly appear in our lives, sparking curiosity and introspection. Believed to be messages…
Tarot Reading: A Journey of Insight and Reflection
Tarot reading is often misunderstood, and some people do associate it with dark magic or the occult, especially due to its mystical and…
Earthlings
At some point during my early teens, I realized that I did not naturally or spontaneously regard myself as an earthling—but as some kind of…
A Review of the Kenyan Anti-government Protests
Anti-government protests have been happening in my country Kenya for the last few months. The opposition leader Mr Raila Odinga and his supporters declared protests…
A Thought on Death
Perhaps, too often, the tragedies of the past give color to the tragedies unforeseen. What fed the woes of yesterday but only feeds the sorrows…
AN EXAMINATION ON FRIENDSHIP
There lurks a danger in the shadows of new alliances, for the soul cannot judge by mere appearances. In newness there is mistrust and deceit….
𝗢𝗻 𝗡𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘇𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀
What is so objectionable about being domesticated, tamed, civilized? Nietzsche comes very close, in 𝐺𝑀, to equating these to “weakness” and “sickness,” so far as…
𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮, 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀
1. What are the most important benefits – both for the individual and the collective, or society as a whole – afforded by the…
𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆
It is both difficult and rare for persons living today to have any clear idea – let alone, an experience – of what the first…
Are Poor People Happier?
There might be some truth in that statement. I recalled visiting my elder sister and we had this discussion over dinner. She told me the…
𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
In the end, duality appears to be 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓-𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔. This is one of those governing, authoritative intuitions (like “all apparent opposites balance—or cancel—each other out”) that…
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲
Taking a cue from T.S. Eliot’s essay on Dante, I find myself wanting to lay aside the voluminous historical-literary notes and glosses to the 𝐼𝑛𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑜…
𝗔 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀
Responding to someone who has referred to the well-known religious/philosophical conception of the world (or universe) as “a mighty plan of work aiming at awakening…
𝗔 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
It now seems more accurate to designate 𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 as the polar opposite of 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒, rather than hate, which is an unfortunate byproduct of self-isolation. Of…
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗴
I came across a passage from Jung the other day that inspired a short essay/commentary. Here’s the citation from Jung: “Empirical psychology loved, until recently,…
𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻
As a child, I recall “taking the measure” of the little world (micro-cosmos) into which I had been planted like a plump, wriggling seed. By…
Little Big Man
Tense “historical” moments—such as the one we are collectively suspended in now, with the conflict that has erupted in Ukraine—afford special opportunities for all of…
𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
What is memory and how do my layers of memory shape and influence my consciousness, my sense of personal identity, as well as my…
𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆
It is both difficult and rare for persons living today to have any clear idea – let alone, an experience – of what the first…
𝗔 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀
In What Ways were the early Greek thinkers more open – or more directly exposed – to the whole than we late-born humans of the…
𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘇𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆
What role does the need for 𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑦 play in Spinoza’s comprehensive philosophy? What role does it play in any philosopher’s vision of the whole? Can…
𝗣𝗼𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵
Can a philosopher (also) be a reliable and trustworthy psychologist if he has only the most tenuous and guarded relationship with art, literature, and…
𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗴, 𝗡𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘇𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼
Is Giegerich’s psychological analysis of Jung’s “flight into the unconscious” helping to initiate me into spiritual-philosophical 𝑚𝑎𝑛ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑑? Have I been desperately, if unconsciously, hanging…
𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝘄𝗼
Are fraud, deception, lying, and dissimulation not only permissible for the stability and security of the state – but necessary – precisely because scrupulosity…
𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗢𝗻𝗲
In taking his bearings from men “as they are, and not from how they 𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒,” Machiavelli – like Hobbes and other modern…
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻’?
In what ways does my journaling activity support and reinforce the (illusory) idea that I am a 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛? Although (following Nisargadatta’s lead) I have…
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
I find it helpful to conceive of significant artists and thinkers, visionaries and moralists, as more or less comprehensive focalizations of cultural material…
High and Low
Let us reflect briefly upon low culture and high culture. What do we mean by such a distinction? Does it pertain more to the cultural…
𝗩𝗶𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮
What is likely to happen if I begin to tire of word-knowledge – to become fed up with the inherited labels and terms…
𝗢𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿
It seems evident to me that if person A is stuck in the condition of powerlessness vis-à-vis person B, it is highly doubtful that…
𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀
I know it is an extremely, perhaps recklessly broad generalization – and, moreover, once pointed out, it seems so obvious that it deserves no…
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮?
Friend: I would assert that ‘spirituality’ and idealism are modes of denial/escapism. Me: I couldn’t agree with you more, although it appears my…
𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗘𝗴𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
It would appear necessary to first go through the full development of individual ego-consciousness before one becomes properly qualified for what I might call 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝…
The Filament
We might conceive of human consciousness—and the individual ego that is a by-product of that consciousness—as a glowing filament, the sort of filament we find…
What is an Independent Thinker?
What is an independent thinker? Put differently: from what does the self-liberated thinker become independent? What new kind of relationship can the independent thinker have…
𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗬𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘆
I’m reflecting upon the heated little donnybrook that erupted yesterday under a post I shared (it was a list of documented offenses committed by…
Law and Justice:An analogous odyssey
The law can be understood from a broad spectrum in society showing how it plays different roles in the woven fabric of society that constitutes…
Ethical Concerns of Social Media in Islam
Social media has transformed the world into a digital village, revolutionizing communication and bridging gaps between individuals across cities, regions, countries and continents. It has…
Law and Justice:An analogous odyssey
LAW AND JUSTICE What is justice? Justice in a legal perspective has a myriad of definitions. From the Cambridge dictionary, justice can be defined as…
Getting closure without being cornered into Explanations
If you’re in a situation where you need clarity and closure, but you also want to protect yourself from being pushed into uncomfortable explanations. Here’s…
The Seven Wonders of the Modern World | Architectural Marvels
The wonders of the modern world represent the pinnacle of human ingenuity, engineering, and architectural achievements. Chosen through a global voting campaign, these iconic structures…
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World | Architectural Marvels
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World represent the most remarkable architectural and engineering achievements of the ancient civilizations. Although only one of these wonders,…
Meditation and Brain Waves | Explained in Detail
If you’ve recently had a spiritual awakening, there are high chances that you’ve come across the term meditation. But what is meditation and how do…
Raise Mentally Strong Kids: 5 Essential Questions to Ask Your Kids Daily
As a parent, the best way to create a proper emotional bond with your kids is by strengthening your communication. Have you ever tried to…
Turning the Pages of Missed Chapters
How often do we say that we wish we would have taken an opportunity to do or say something and now have regrets? Missed opportunities…
📚 “America Through the Ages: A Comprehensive Digital History of the United States 🇺🇸✨”
📚 “America Through the Ages: A Comprehensive Digital History of the United States 🇺🇸✨” 1. Introduction: Unveiling the Digital History of the United States…
Wisdom in Words: A Curated Collection of Quotes for Inspiration and Reflection
In the vast tapestry of human experience, words have the power to transcend time and space, offering insights that resonate with the depths of…
THE IMPACT OF MEDIA IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
The media plays a crucial role in shaping societies and influencing public opinion. In developing countries, the impact of media can be even more significant,…
Self respect is investigating in your life as a woman
Before pursuing marriage, a healthy woman must respect her family and herself. Her first instinct is always to keep herself and her children safe….
UNMASKING ATYCHIPHOBIA : BEYOND PERFECTIONISM
Atychiphobia, commonly known as the fear of failure, is a psychological condition characterized by an intense and irrational dread of unsuccessful outcomes. Rooted in the…
A Call to Live Fully Because None of Us Are Getting Out Alive
In a world where the fear of the unknown, particularly death, often lingers in the background, it’s essential to consider a different perspective—one that encourages…
DYING LIKE A HERO: A COMPASSION LEGACY
In the quest for a meaningful and fulfilling existence, Chief Tecumseh’s timeless wisdom serves as a guiding light, illuminating a path that transcends the conventional…
Have you ever felt like your partner thrives on chaos?
Given their potential to become victims of war, some people might never consent to peacemaking. Accepting accountability for one’s fair share of the fault…
EMBRACE INDEPENDENCE: DISPELLING THE ENTITLEMENT ILLUSION
In a world gripped by the age of entitlement, where the air is thick with the belief that the universe owes us something, it becomes…
Are you in your early 20’s? Relax
It’s a common mistake for many young people in the church to heed the advise to put off sex until after marriage alone. The date…
When the drift is inevitable
If you sense someone is drifting away from you, you could become frightened and try to salvage the situation by going to extreme lengths. This…
From ashes she will rise
Women who have experienced trauma have the capacity to rise to the position of greatest influence in the world; they are frequently called “damaged.” But…
Not sorry?
It can be difficult to deal with an unapologetic spouse since it can seem like you’re the only one making an effort and that they…
Seek self reliance and honour will follow
A person’s name and honor are fundamental to who they are, and when they are threatened, their very existence is called into question. Reacting kindly…
Learn to choose yourself more
You may feel guilty about not considering others’ feelings while your own are overlooked. You involve them in decision-making but they treat you as if…
The poison in purity
Because you are too genuine and unadulterated, even those closest to you who mean you no harm may hurt you. Simply said, they don’t return…
WHY YOU NEED TO START LIVING AHEAD OF TIME
LIVING IN THE FUTURE. You have probably dreamt of having something and then later got it. Not just the big accomplishments but the little ones…
LIFE IS A MARKET AND WE ARE ALL TRADERS
Give and you shall receive, this is another cliché phrase that has been used so often that it has become kind of a lullaby to…
A POEM ABOUT LOSING WINS.
You might win or lose a fight, either way, you’ve lost. the only way to emerge victorious is to avoid it at all costs. they…
THE HEAVIEST LOAD YOU NEED TO DROP IN ORDER TO RISE
Are you at a point in your life where you feel like you have nowhere else to go but up? Others telling you, “its okay,…
GIVE A DOG A GOOD NAME
The book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, drips with knowledge. Let’s look closely at one lesson the book tries to teach us. What…
SATISFACTION IS AN ILLUSION
Live happily ever after? we don’t do that here. Ok, so you think you shall retire happily after you made 50 million? or your marriage…
JEALOUSY IS NOT THAT BAD OF A FEELING.
The English Dictionary defines jealousy as a feeling of anger or unhappiness because you wish you had what somebody else has. Jealousy is just a…
DISCIPLINE SHOULD NOT FEEL LIKE TORTURE
Whenever you hear a successful person talk about discipline, it sounds like a distant concept that is almost impossible to grasp. It also sounds like…
The Dark History of the School System: A Journey Through Time
The school system is often considered the cornerstone of education, shaping young minds and preparing them for the challenges of the future. However, behind the…
Africa’s Exploitation by the West | Colonialism, Slavery, and Economic Control
Africa’s history is deeply intertwined with the exploitative practices of Western powers, which have left a lasting impact on the continent and its people. For…
Unveiling Modern day Slavery | Poverty, Human Trafficking and debt bondage
Poverty and slavery have long been intertwined throughout human history. While conventional slavery, as it was practiced centuries ago, has been legally abolished in most…
Explore 5 Mind-Bending Thought Experiments That Challenge Your Beliefs
Explore the fascinating world of philosophical thought experiments, from the well-known Trolley Problem to Descartes’ Evil Demon Hypothesis. This informative article contains profound quotes,…
Summary of Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevski
Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s novel “Crime and Punishment” tells the story of Rodion Raskolnikov, a desperate and struggling ex-law student living in poverty in St. Petersburg. Raskolnikov…
Fascinating History of Chess | The Game of Kings
Chess, often hailed as the “Game of Kings,” has captivated people worldwide for centuries. Its strategic depth, elegant simplicity, and timeless appeal have made it…
Exploring the Depths of Philosophy: Unveiling the Quest for Meaning and Knowledge
Title: Exploring the Depths of Philosophy: Unveiling the Quest for Meaning and Knowledge Introduction: Philosophy, the age-old discipline that delves into the fundamental questions of…