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Only Symbols or Silence
I “The anthropologist Paul Radin points out that … ‘it must be explicitly recognized that in temperament and in capacity for logical and symbolical thought, there is no difference between civilized and primitive man,’ and as to ‘progress,’ that none … Continue reading
Posted in The Symbol, Uncategorized
Tagged Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, mystery, mysticism, symbolism, symbols
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Unchanging Waves of Time
The distinction between past, present and future is the most persistent illusion of all, said Einstein. From the perspective of quantum physics, the past, present and future exist simultaneously in time-space. Time is static, it is us who are flowing … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Arrival, enso, film review, heptapods, linguistic relativity, logograms, movie, quantum physics, relativity, seven, Soul, symbolism, Time, Zen
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Museums: Bridging the Gap between the Visible and the Invisible
“The trucks and locomotives lined up in the railway museum carry neither freight not passengers. Nobody is slain by the swords, cannons and guns on display in the military museum, and not one single worker or peasant uses the utensils, … Continue reading
Posted in Museum
Tagged Alexandria, collections, history, history of museums, Krzysztof Pomian, Museum, sacrum, the visible and the invisible
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Lakshmi – the Goddess of Worldly Enjoyment and Spiritual Liberation
Lakshmi, the most widely worshiped Indian goddess, emerged on a lotus out of the primeval ocean of milk. In the pantheon of goddesses she is a soothing and gentle presence. In her book Awakening Shakti, Sally Kempton includes compelling words … Continue reading
The Great Goddess
“I celebrate Indrāksī, That goddess Whom the gods glorify with many names: Brightness Bearer of the Conch Red-clad Widow Great Goddess Moonglow Great Heart of Austerity Sāvitrī Splendor of Meditation Gāyatrī Lady Brahmā Sound-essence of the Wisdom Books … Continue reading
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”: A Short Review
In the Harry Potter universe, house Hufflepuff seems the least exciting. Hufflepuffs are slow, methodical, dedicated, patient and loyal. Astrologically, they are connected with Taurus, which gives them an earthy, sensual quality. They may lack the charisma of Gryffindor (Leo), … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Review
Tagged Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Harry Potter, Hufflepuff, J.K.Rowling, Newt Scamander, review, Taurus
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Some Thoughts on Culture
The term “culture” comes from the Roman orator Cicero, who wrote about cultura animi – cultivation of the soul. The soul, like a rose, needs rich, nourishing soil, a loving care and time to bloom. In a very interesting article … Continue reading
Posted in culture
Tagged Christianity, Christopher Columbus, civilization, culture, East, Islam, Krishnamurti, Kwame Anthony Appiah, Renaissance, Soul, values, West, Western culture
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Soft and Strong: Notes on Water
I. ”Water nourishes and soothes us. But this same stuff also carved the Grand Canyon out of solid rock over the course of millennia, and every day thunders down with unimaginable fury at Niagara and Victoria Falls.” II. ”One of … Continue reading
The Holiness of Trees
“Trees in particular were mysterious and seemed to me direct embodiments of the incomprehensible meaning of life. For that reason the woods were the place where I felt closest to its deepest meaning and to its awe-inspiring workings.” C.G. Jung, … Continue reading
Posted in trees, Uncategorized
Tagged C.G. Jung, communication, environment, life, nature, Peter Wohlleben, psychology, Soul, symbolism, Tree of Knowledge, Tree of Life, trees
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“Happiness” by Louise Glück
Georgia O’Keeffe, “Abstraction White Rose” “A man and a woman lie on a white bed. It is morning. I think Soon they will waken. On the bedside table is a vase of lilies; sunlight pools in their throats. I watch … Continue reading
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