Wisdom Philosophy

Are you a notetaker, or a notemaker? Take a page out of this book to find out… What would you say were critical life skills you needed to get by? Budgeting… the ability to communicate… critical thinking… notemaking? That last one may have thrown you for a loop. After all, who needs notes after they leave school? Actually, everyone does. As a presenter, you need them to create experiences that educate, persuade, and wow your audiences. But did you know despite all your hard work, your audience is destined to forget most of what you said within an hour? That's not all.

Qual é o caminho para a verdadeira felicidade? Como encontrar propósito na vida? Como lidar com nossas emoções e superar perdas irreparáveis? A filosofia dos estoicos pode nos dar as respostas para essas perguntas. Nesta abordagem prática à filosofia estoica, Ryan Holiday e Stephen Hanselman oferecem um guia para cultivarmos, dia após dia, a arte de viver. Ao apresentar uma seleção primorosa de citações de estoicos ilustres como Sêneca, Epicteto e Marco Aurélio, os autores nos instigam a expandir nossa compreensão do mundo e a nos permitir experimentar novas maneiras de agir e pensar.

Este es un paquete de 3 libros, que aborda varios subtemas, incluidos, entre otros, los siguientes.

Arthur Schopenhauers Aphorismen zur Lebensweisheit liefern Denkanstöße zur Corona-Krise. Wie wichtig ist es, Leid zu vermeiden? Wie wichtig ist es demgegenüber, sich zu vergnügen? Wie viel geht verloren, wenn wir mit dem Ziele, Leid zu vermeiden, Feiern und größere Treffen absagen? In geschliffener Sprache und mit einer Prise Humor schildert Schopenhauer seinen pessimistischen Blick auf das Leben. In der Pandemie regt Schopenhauers zeitloser Text an, das ein oder andere abgesagte Fest mit größerer Gelassenheit zu nehmen. Gelesen von Benjamin Lucas.

'Thinking' is what we use to navigate life. It is the lens through which we see the world. Thoughts determine the quality of our lives; they determine its problems and its achievements, Work, success, relationships, happiness, everything depends on the way we think. Yet, have we ever investigated it? Why is our life the way it is? Have we searched for the answers in our own thoughts? This book analyses thoughts through an interesting amalgamation of such diverse subjects as Indian epistemology, Vedanta and mythology: and Western psychology, logic and literature.

As a compilation of notable fragments from the writings of German philosopher G. W. F. Hegel, this audiobook functions as a helpful and intriguing introduction to the keynotes of his thought. This audiobook, comprised of short selections from Hegel's writings and organized by theme, includes a preface by Elizabeth Haldane and a foreword by Sarah Bacaller. Each Hegelian fragment includes a reference to its original source for those who want to further pursue particular selections.

In 45 BCE, the Roman statesman Cicero fell to pieces when his beloved daughter, Tullia, died from complications of childbirth. But from the depths of despair, Cicero fought his way back. In an effort to cope with his loss, he wrote a consolation speech—not for others, as had always been done, but for himself. And it worked. Cicero's Consolation was something new in literature, equal parts philosophy and motivational speech.

In this inspiring and incisive offering, Barry Magid uses the language of modern psychology and psychotherapy to illuminate one of Buddhism's most powerful and often mysterious technologies: the Zen koan. What's more, Magid also uses the koans to expand upon the insights of psychology (especially self-psychology and relational psychotherapy) and open for the listener new perspectives on the functioning of the human mind and heart.

The Stoic Way is a comprehensive and practical guide to embracing the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and cultivating resilience, wisdom, and inner peace in today's chaotic world. Whether you're new to Stoicism or a seasoned practitioner, this book is an invitation to embrace the power of Stoicism and transform your life for the better.

If you took your hands off the steering wheel of your life (or at least relaxed your grip a bit), what would happen? On Let Yourself Go, Arjuna Ardagh invites listeners to find out, as they discover how to identify and dissolve the hidden points of view that obscure the true nature of reality and the essence of what we are.

How would you feel, if after all hard work and striving for many precious years, you realize that you wasted your entire life? To avoid such repentence, the ancient yet effective philosophy of stoicism is the way to live the modern life.

Wisdom in Exile provides a new insight into Buddhism's encounter with Western culture and the Western mind in the early 21st century. Jampa Thaye has trained for over 40 years with some of the foremost lamas of Tibetan Buddhism, yet is a Westerner, living in Britain, teaching Buddhism to students throughout Europe and North America. He draws on that knowledge and experience to explain the space that now exists for Buddhism in the West, and identifies critical conflicts and tensions that must be resolved for modern Westerners to grasp the essence of the Buddhist teachings.

Seeking a memorial to his reign that would last longer than any coin or statue, a benevolent king seeks out the Wisdom of the Ages. Farmers and physicians, laborers and soldiers, teachers and priests - the citizens of his kingdom share their wisdom; and when all have been heard, the king discovers a great truth that can change the way we live.

An early-20th-century Lebanese-American writer, Khalil Gibran instilled his poetry and art with his experiences in both the East and West. This selection of quotes, maxims, and aphorisms is drawn from such poems as "Secrets of the Heart", "Spirits Rebellious", and "Broken Wings", as well as from his autobiography and essays. Gibran’s words express a strong spirituality and mysticism and his voice offers a direct and at times optimistic view of the brotherhood of man.

Leonardo da Vinci stood on a bridge between medieval thought and the modern mind. In this selection of entries from his dozens of coded notebooks and unpublished manuscripts, his unending curiosity in the universe and deep knowledge come through in his energetic style. The self-educated da Vinci developed a philosophical system that set him apart from his contemporaries and marked him as the oracle of a new age, and his vivid imagination and straightforward writing style capture the listener’s attention whether he is writing about his scientific analysis, his opinion of necromancy, discoveries in nature, or the nature of man.

In this book, Aaron Simmons takes us on a trip to the mountains to reflect on the meaning of life. In a world too often defined by a quest for “success” that leaves us empty, alone, and anxious, Simmons seeks “faithfulness“ outdoors with thinkers and artists from Aristotle to Kierkegaard, Sartre to Anne Lamott, and Kendrick Lamar to Donovan Woods. Simmons invites us to rethink what it means to make choices, take risks, be alone and silent while cultivating friendships, and to find our calling by facing our vulnerability.

The works of J.R.R. Tolkien are some of literature's most beloved. For decades, scholars, fans, and critics alike have been discussing and debating the professor's Legendarium—much ink has been spilled, many books bound, all offering their unique perspectives.

Самая дешёвая гордость — это гордость национальная. Она обнаруживает в заражённом ею субъекте недостаток индивидуальных качеств, которыми он мог бы гордиться, ведь иначе он не стал бы обращаться к тому, что разделяется кроме него ещё многими миллионами людей.

春秋战国时期，是思想空前活跃、文化极度繁荣的历史时期。在这一时期里，孔子、墨子、老子、孙子、孟子、庄子、韩非子等诸子并举，儒家、道家、法家、兵家、墨家等百家蜂起……春秋戰國時期，是思想空前活躍、文化極度繁榮的歷史時期。在這一時期裡，孔子、墨子、老子、孫子、孟子、莊子、韓非子等諸子並舉，儒家、道家、法家、兵家、墨家等百家蜂起……

Can unity and polarity coexist? They not only can; they must in a dynamic, love-filled life. To stay centered in the face of conflict, to relate effectively with all types of people, to master both healthy assertiveness and attuned responsiveness, and to keep passion alive no matter what can be challenging. In The Dance of Love, Aikido teacher and well-respected spiritual guide Ann O’Brien shares both the bodily felt knowledge she has learned about relational dynamics from her Aikido practice and her unique wisdom gleaned from decades of coaching clients.