Self Philosophy

In a tranquil clearing where the sun barely pierces the canopy, a woman sits by an old stone well. Her features are soft yet etched with a haunting hollowness, an expression that speaks volumes about her inner turmoil. She glances at the still water below, but the fear that grips her heart forbids her to look too closely. The murky depths obscure her reflection, and perhaps, like many of us, she is afraid of what she may see. "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." – Aristotle. This poignant scene reflects a universal struggle: the quest for identity in a world rife with noise ...

Are you trying to live rationally and facing all kinds of difficulties? How do you deal with people who won't listen to logical arguments? How should you react to situations of massive unfairness? This book provides practical advice on how to live rationally and maximize your chances of happiness in every situation. Amongst others, it will show you how to: Minimize stress and maintain your peace of mind Benefit from the advantages of non-linear thinking Avoid short-sighted decisions Increase your resilience in times of adversity.Each chapter contains real-life examples of individuals who ...

There are 8 related stories in this book. They all respond to the question: How could I ever leave a pleasant and generous France, the country where I was born and raised? Now if you ask: Did I ever regret it? Please consult my book "Return to the Unknown," also published on Amazon.

Self Reliance is an essay written in 1841 by Ralph Waldo Emerson. It contains the most thorough statement of one of Emerson's recurrent themes: the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow his own instincts and ideas. This essay is an analysis into the nature of the aboriginal self on which a universal reliance may be grounded. He stresses that anyone is capable of achieving happiness simply if they change their mindset. Emerson focuses on seemingly insignificant details explaining how life is "learning and forgetting and learning again".

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Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Penelope Drayton Spence has been hired by two of the world’s richest men to track down and interview enlightened people who may have arrived at the Fourth Awakening. The problem, as fast she can locate a potential candidate, they have a nasty habit of mysteriously vanishing. These “Chronicles” are written in the "Serial Novel" format Charles Dickens famously used for the “Pickwick Papers” and many of his later books. It is also the format magazines such as “The Saturday Evening Post” made popular not that long ago. THIS SERIES OF NOVELLAS WILL ...

Ditch the publishing anxiety, write your success story with "The Publisher's Guide 101." This essential guide empowers aspiring indie authors like you to navigate the ever-evolving world of self-publishing with confidence. Forget feeling overwhelmed and alone; we're here to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies you need to transform your manuscript into a polished book and beyond. Take control, unleash your potential: Demystify the process: Forget jargon, embrace clarity. This guide walks you through every step, from manuscript submission to launch and beyond, in a concise and...

In an age where AI chatbots hold surprisingly human conversations and machines generate artistic masterpieces, the line between the artificial and the real is getting uncomfortably blurry. Can machines be conscious? Do they have rights? Are we even as special as we thought? " Artificial Consciousness and the Western Self" dives into the profound philosophical questions triggered by the relentless march of artificial intelligence. Through an accessible and engaging lens, this book examines: The mind-body problem and why robots having “feelings” challenges our fundamental understanding of...

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If you ask: How a Frenchman without any degree to teach English became an English Professor in the largest university in America? see here: The Unending Interview. If you ask: How a Jew thinking of himself as very Liberal realized he was as antisemitic as they come, see 5F/The Misunderstanding. Now, if you want to know why I left the most pleasant and generous France where I was born and raised? consult: Dead-Ends/My Life in France.

This self-help book is based on actionable life and philosophy. It encourages one to be a flexible learner. Do you fear failure? Enough where you will not even try? Do you believe in predestination or Karma? Imagine you are the best blacksmith in town, circa 1890 and you see your first horseless carriage. Will you try something new, or will the fear of failure stop you from trying? Will you stay a blacksmith? If you want to be more, click to buy.

Stoicism is a way to take more control over your life. It ensures you are going to be the one who controls your emotions. You still feel emotions, but you learn how to take a step back from those emotions and evaluate them. Sometimes, those emotions are warranted, and you can let them out. But many times, those emotions aren’t worth the effort or aren’t merited for that situation, and you let them pass. This audiobook is going to take some time to talk more about Stoicism, how it can benefit your life, and different ways you can implement it.

In this manual, you can learn the history, the philosophy, the schools of thought, the principles, the meditation, the yoga and the benefits that led that common mortal to have a more acute, open and pure thought towards the world around us, of his own inner world and in the relationship with others, and apply it yourself in everyday life. By learning these principles, you will be able to manage in the best way what happens to you and be able to reach, with constancy, that serenity that is so lacking in today's society.

Medieval philosophy is primarily associated today with university-based disputations and the authorities cited in those disputations. In their own time, however, scholastic debates were recognized as just one part of wide-ranging philosophical and theological discussions. A Hidden Wisdom breaks new ground by drawing attention to another crucial component of these conversations: the Christian contemplative tradition.

This audiobook contains wisdom quotes from many renowned Western philosophers and leaders: Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Heraclitus, Marcus Aurelius, Napoleon Bonaparte, Abraham Lincoln, Sigmund Freud, Michel De Montaigne, and Friedrich Nietzsche. These quotes cover many aspects of life, such as spirituality, motivation, happiness, health, and success.

Live with Purpose. Master Your Emotions. Take Control. Most people admire philosophy. Few live it. Stoic Philosophy Meditations isn’t just about understanding Stoicism—it’s about becoming unshakable. It’s about turning timeless wisdom into daily action so you can think clearly, act decisively, and navigate life with confidence.What You'll Gain: ✔ Resilience in Any Situation – Train your mind to stay calm and in control, no matter what life throws at you. ✔ Emotional Mastery – Learn how to control reactions, eliminate worry, and maintain clarity under pressure. ✔ Action-...

If you have anxiety, this book is for you. If you love someone who is anxious, this book is for you. I Quit Sugar founder and New York Times best-selling author Sarah Wilson has lived through high anxiety - including bipolar, OCD and several suicide attempts - her whole life. Perhaps like you, she grew tired of seeing anxiety as a disease that must be medicated into submission. Could anxiety be resewn, she asked, into a thing of beauty? So began a seven-year journey to find a more meaningful and helpful take on anxiety.

As home life and work life become increasingly integrated in contemporary life, success (or failure) in either has an undeniable effect on the other. And while the profound events that began the 21st century have intensified the desire to focus on what matters most to us, there is still often a substantial gap between what we say matters most and the way we actually spend our time and money. Our credit-card and checking-account statements may clearly reflect this. But it is possible to keep both areas moving forward in positive ways.

"Self-Reliance" is an 1841 essay written by American transcendentalist philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. It contains the most thorough statement of one of Emerson's recurrent themes: the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow his own instincts and ideas. It is the source of one of Emerson's most famous quotations: "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.

Thrivation is the big-idea philosophy of an Everyman whose wisdom may help us transcend the circle of life and death carousel and help ensure that we leave an everlasting imprint on this planet and humanity. In a word, thrive!