Wisdom Philosophy

You see this, and then you look at the stone busts of Stoicism’s leading proponents: Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius. All seem dour and foreboding. They may have been stern-faced gentlemen, but the fact remains, many who have incorporated Stoicism into their daily lives report that they can face life’s challenges with greater equanimity. Your Daily Dose of Stoic Wisdom is a 30-day guide to practicing the foundational tenets of Stoicism. Without being a primer on Stoic philosophy, the book is here to help you integrate its basic principles into your everyday experiences.

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.

In these trying times of uncertainties Runaway Child ‘Runnin Wild, You Better Go Back Home Where You Belong-Book of Poems, speaks to the community, and parents need to be vigilant, and in constant communication with our youth today, so they don’t get caught up in the madness, wrestling with the unknown. This poetry book displays the struggle, the wrong choices, the bad experiences, and the lessons learned from the world that will hopefully shape, mold, and mature them into becoming the productive adults that they are called to be. Our youth have so much on their plates, including some ...

Is meditation an escape from - or a solution to - our psychological problems? Is the use of antidepressants counter to spiritual practice? Does a psychological approach to meditation reduce spirituality to "self-help"? What can Zen and psychoanalysis teach us about the problems of the mind and suffering?

El arte del buen vivir, como manifiesta expresamente su autor, Arthur Schopenhauer uno de los más grandes e influyentes filósofos del siglo XIX, procura dar lección sobre el modo de tener una vida lo más genuina y feliz posible, una de las aspiraciones humanas primigenias y anterior a cualquier meditación filosófica o en torno a ella, pero cuyo logro resulta realmente arduo para aquellos que desean prescindir de toda reflexión y pauta para alcanzar el tan codiciado objetivo.

In an era defined by rapid scientific advances and shifting cultural values, many believers find themselves wrestling with questions of faith and reason. The Thinker’s Faith: Building a Christian Philosophy for Today invites readers on a journey to explore the foundations of a thoughtful, resilient Christian faith that not only withstands scrutiny but also engages meaningfully with the world. Through a blend of historical insight, theological analysis, and practical guidance, this book examines essential questions: How can faith coexist with critical thinking? What role does reason play ...

Tao and the Four Pillars of Influence stands apart as a business book. It speaks ancient wisdom to the modern-day leader, while providing practical and tangible actions that lead to high levels of sustainable influence. The book is an easy-to-follow roadmap to creating lasting change in your workplace, community and family, while navigating chaotic and demanding environments.

What if Buddha was a Zen hippie? Buddhi isn’t your typical spiritual guide. Named “Buddha” by his free-spirited, hippie parents, he tweaked the name to something that felt a little more down-to-earth. After trading his Ferrari for a beat-up 1968 VW bus and swapping the chaos of Wall Street for a quiet lotus pond, he’s searching for enlightenment. With a dragonfly named Miles as his muse, Buddhi has turned the pond into the epicenter of his journey toward mindfulness. Armed with a ukulele, truly terrible coffee, and an irreverent sense of humor, he blogs his way through life’s big ...

You are a beautiful, empowered, radiant, drop of God. You are a divine spiritual being on a human adventure. You are here to express the magnificence that is you. You are here to learn to respect, honor, and love your sweet self and your whole life. I am here to remind you how.

Unlock the timeless wisdom of the Stoics and transform your life with "Stoicism for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life." This accessible and engaging guide offers a clear path to inner peace, resilience, and purposeful living by teaching you how to apply Stoic principles to the challenges of today's world. Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, or the complexities of modern life? Do you yearn for a philosophy that not only inspires but also provides practical tools for navigating life's ups and downs? Stoicism, a philosophy practiced by ancient sages like ...

Filled with inspirational quotes... ... this is the book you wish your parents gave you. Have you ever questioned what you believe to be true? Many unasked questions are answered from nine topics: Leadership, Morality, Logic, Facts, Liberty, Criticism, Character, Education, and Politics. Do you regret not asking a parent, grandparent, or mentor about certain life lessons? Get this book now for the answers. TRIGGER WARNING This book contains unapologetic content that could be emotionally and intellectually challenging to the reader. If you are easily triggered, this book provides the ...

​Hopeful, accessible, winsome, and deeply wise, The Road to Wisdom leads us beyond current animosities to surer footing. Here is the moral, philosophical, and scientific framework with which to address the problems of our time - on the world stage, but also in our daily lives.

In this fascinating book, David Barash highlights an intriguing patch of common ground between scientific and religious thought, illuminating the many parallels between biology and Buddhism, allowing listeners to see both in a new way. Indeed, he shows that there are numerous places where the Buddhist and biological perspectives coincide. For instance, the cornerstone ecological concept - the interconnectedness and interdependence of all things - is remarkably similar to the fundamental insight of Buddhism.

If you're into self-help and personal development, you've most likely come across the terms stoicism and stoic philosophy a lot these days. Unlike a fancy-sounding pop psychology trend or personal development quick fix, stoicism is a powerful ancient Greek philosophy concept.

If you've wanted to read Ralph Waldo Emerson but find his 19th-century prose too daunting, help is here.... In Everyday Emerson, best-selling author Sam Torode (The Dirty Parts of the Bible: A Novel) rephrases the works of Ralph Waldo Emerson in contemporary language. The goal is to make Emerson's wisdom applicable to our daily lives, proving that transcendentalism isn't a relic of the past - it's a way of thinking and seeing the world that's still valid and vital.

Pupil of the great Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle is a massively influential figure in Western philosophy. Cicero described his literary style as "a river of gold". Modern ethics are based on his ideas about virtue; his writings literally encompassed all the scientific knowledge of the time and beyond, so much that many of his findings were still considered cutting-edge many century afterwards. Aristotle also shaped modern logic, and put his mark on all subsequent philosophy and theology.

Faith and Fortitude: Echoes of Wisdom from Islam and Stoicism takes readers on a unique comparative journey through two profound traditions that have shaped human thought and conduct for centuries. Drawing on authentic Islamic teachings and classical Stoic philosophy, this book explores how each system addresses the universal human quest for inner peace, moral excellence, and resilience amidst life’s trials. From the Stoic concept of apatheia to the Islamic ideal of zuhd, and from Marcus Aurelius’ reflections to the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, this work thoughtfully contrasts ...

Stoicism is one philosophy that is not just theoretical in nature. It is something that you learn to adopt into your everyday life; its ancient wisdom is more relevant than ever today. Dating back to around 300 BC in Athens, Stoicism was initially developed by Zeno of Citium. The essence of the philosophy is one of using grit and self-control as ways of overcoming destructive emotions. Despite the modern perception of the word Stoic, this does not mean to eliminate all kinds of feelings from your life. The goal, rather, is to transform your emotions.

A Little Book of Eastern Wisdom is a wide-ranging and thought-provoking collection of spiritual and meditative gems by mystics, prophets, poets, and philosophers, mainly from the Middle East, ordered here into thematic sections by translator and author Claude Field. It was first published in 1910 by George G. Harrap & Co.

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