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The Mind at Odds with Itself: On the Difference Between the Left and the Right Hemispheres of the Brain

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Symbol Reader

In Chinese mythology, the universe begins as a formless chaos or an egg. Inside this chaos is Pangu, a giant who eventually breaks out of the egg. As he emerges, he separates the chaos into yin and yang, which represent … Continue reading →

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The Magic of the Mundane

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Symbol Reader

“The person of higher virtue is like water, benefiting the ten thousand things without struggle. It rests in the lowest places near the Tao. Therefore: In dwelling, choose modest quarters, in thinking, value stillness, in dealing with others, be kind, … Continue reading →