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Universe and You
The author reflects on human existence as an emergent, ever‑increasingly complex phenomenon whose defining feature is conscious awareness—an unmixable, machine‑free power that…
Wisdom
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The Harmony of Growing Up
The post recounts childhood memories and lessons about learning, business, and personal growth, urging the reader to keep in harmony with oneself and pursue authentic choices…
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None Who Wandered Were Lost
In this reflective post the author urges readers to stay true to their own journey, drawing lessons from both successes and mistakes. Mistakes are valuable but should not be…
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Enlarging Your World
The post reflects on the importance of taking time to think before acting, remaining authentic to oneself while fitting into one's world like a well‑made shoe. It stresses that…
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Epoch by Epoch
The author reflects on life as a sequence of epochs that climb a mountain: each stage builds upon the last, allowing learning, failure, triumph and growth. As we age we anchor…
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We Are Not Robots
The post is a whimsical poem that imagines an “instruction book” for life, noting that humans are not robots but creative beings without a literal guidebook; it then lists…
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Maximum over Minimum
Choose the biggest priorities—health, time, and other major life goals—and regularly ask yourself whether each action helps or hinders you, considering its long‑term value and…
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Love Yourself
A reflective piece urging readers to care for themselves amid busy office life: it reminds us that if we neglect ourselves we will frighten others and hurt both parties; we must…
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Authenticity
The post reflects on the intertwined nature of authenticity and learning, noting that while not everything can be planned, genuine experience and hard lessons together shape us.…
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Our Extended Family
A tribute to past and present philosophers whose written gifts on paper have endured as enduring inspirations for future generations.
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Become A Great Being
The post urges the reader to actively change their life by taking decisive steps—symbolized by “grabbing the keys” and embarking on a journey—to break free from a self‑imposed…
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A Warrior is She that thrives and triumphs where’er She be
A “Warrior” is described as an empowered woman who turns misfortune into illumination and never lets herself be broken; she learns whatever she desires, drawing strength from…
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At the Center of The Being
The post celebrates the idea that each person possesses a unique “center”—an inner collection of experiences, passions, and qualities—that defines their identity and fuels…
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Unbreakable and Unlimited
Captain’s Log Supplemental, Quarantine, Day Forty is an inspirational reflection on human ambition and learning. The author celebrates humanity’s capacity to reach great…
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Flight and Light
Captain’s log reflects on how the finite duration of our light lets us learn and rise, but if it were infinite our wings and intellect would fail.
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As Young As Your Faith by Douglas MacArthur
The post muses that true age is measured not by years but by the state of one’s heart: when it remains filled with faith, hope, confidence and the memory of beauty, the soul…
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Brave Man by Inazo Nitobe
A truly brave man keeps his spirit calm and unruffled, even when faced with surprise, battle, catastrophe, or earthquake—he remains cool and composed, able to write poetry or hum…
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Demon by Friedrich Nietzsche
In a poetic meditation, the narrator envisions a demon telling him that his life will repeat itself endlessly—every joy, sorrow, thought, and even the smallest details (the…
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If by Rudyard Kipling
The poem lists a series of qualities that define a true man: calmness when others falter, self‑trust amid doubt, patience without fatigue, honesty and humility in speech, dreams…
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The Man in the Arena by Theodore Roosevelt
The poem celebrates the true hero—the active participant in life’s arena—rather than the passive observer or critic. It praises those who, through sweat and dust, diligently…
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Grow Strong My Comrade by Will Durant
The poem urges a companion to grow sturdy and remain firm even when they stumble. It speaks of how the broken pieces of the speaker’s song will eventually weave into a richer…
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Secular Cadet by Anonymous
The post is a solemn pledge by a group of “warriors” who promise to pursue excellence with sincerity and truth. They vow that their philosophy will be empowered and authentic,…
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Song Of Kosmos
The post celebrates an individual who actively constructs his own reality, balances understanding with action, and never settles for half‑truths or easy wrongs. He rises after…
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Don't Aim At Success by Viktor E. Frankl
The author argues that success and happiness are not achieved by actively pursuing them but rather arise as unintended results of wholehearted dedication to a cause larger than…