Gently Down The Stream

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Tag: philosophy

Ancient insights to modern wisdom

Ancient insights to modern wisdom

The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates is renowned for the saying, “All I know is that I know nothing.” His humility…

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The Cherry Blossom and the Wisdom of Impermanence

The Cherry Blossom and the Wisdom of Impermanence

The cherry blossom or Sakura is one of the most beautiful trees you will come across. Its ethereal petals hued…

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Human relationships: navigating the cold and prick

Human relationships: navigating the cold and prick

We, as social beings are not meant to be alone. We are wired to connect and cooperate with others, to…

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Beyond the Void: Finding Love, Devotion, and Essence in a Chaotic World

Beyond the Void: Finding Love, Devotion, and Essence in a Chaotic World

Sometimes, we feel a deep emptiness in our soul that we cannot describe or understand. We sense that something is…

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Sisyphus, the myth and the absurdity of life

Sisyphus, the myth and the absurdity of life

Mythical stories and fables that are weaved from the fabric of life have enchanted humans since the dawn of civilization….

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What you do, if it’s not up to you

What you do, if it’s not up to you

“ta eph’hemin, ta ouk eph’hemin.” The phrase mentioned above is an age-old Greek stoic phrase that translates to, “What is…

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What prompted  Robert Oppenheimer to quote Gita

What prompted Robert Oppenheimer to quote Gita

Robert Oppenheimer was the principal architect of the world’s first nuclear weapon and headed the Manhattan Project during the second…

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