Heraclitus of Ephesus Twenty-five hundred years before Einstein, Heraclitus of Ephesus declared that energy is the essence of matter, that everything becomes energy in flux. Heraclitus is considered be one of the prominent thinkers of Stoic philosophy. (Read more about Stoic Philosophy.) His fondness for word play, and his belief in unity of opposites have resulted …
“Weakness and ignorance are not barriers to survival, but arrogance is” is an aphorism from Cixin Liu’s book Death’s End, a masterpiece of hard science fiction. Why an article about this phrase? In the current, mostly ‘locked’ down, state of human civilization, this phrase has profound relevance than in normal times. Also I love aphoristic phrases, for …
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Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) was a leading spiritual and philosophical thinker whose ideas continue to influence us today. Freedom from the Known is one of Krishnamurti’s most accessible works. In this book Krishnamurti reveals how we can free ourselves radically and immediately from the tyranny of the expected. By changing ourselves, we can alter the structure of …
Atomic Habits Book Review Atomic Habits by James Clear is a bestseller that has sold more than a million copies worldwide. It is about transforming your life through tiny changes in behaviour. These small changes will have a revolutionary effect on your career, your relationships, and your life. A habit is a routine or behavior …
Epictetus (c. 50-135 CE) was brought as a slave to Rome, where he became a great teacher, deeply influencing the future emperor Marcus Aurelius among many others. His philosophy, Stoicism, was practical, not theoretical–aimed at relieving human suffering here and now. The Manual for Living Book Summary Work within your sphere of control Working within our sphere …
In this short book Osho analyses the function of the human mind in connection with meditation. The Mind Book Summary Mind and Meditation When I say, “meditation is witnessing,” it is the beginning of meditation. When I say, “meditation is no-mind,” it is the completion of the pilgrimage. Witnessing is the beginning, and no-mind is …