ἀνθρώποισι πᾶσι μέτεστι γινώσκειν ἑωυτοὺς καὶ σωφρονεῖν.
In this post we present and analyze two excerpts from the ancient Greek Philosopher Democritus. Continue reading “Democritus on Brawl; How can coherence be achieved in a Society and why this is important”
In this article we present and analyze two Pythagorean excerpts with reference to the soul. Continue reading “Challenges for the soul in the 21st Century – A Pythagorean approach”
Most people – especially the young – do not care for mediocre situations, but rather the extreme and exceptional ones. We usually live a mediocre life, one that generates routine, which is why we seek something that deviates from the narrow limits of our daily lives: maybe just a few moments – or perhaps even a whole lifetime – beyond the limits! Continue reading “Live, beyond the limits!”
Written by Monk Martyrius Hope
In the world today we are taught to love our neighbors. Through this “unconditional” love and acceptance we are to attain a peaceful existence. The only problem is that we are not actually taught to love with our hearts, but we are taught a more contrived form of love, one based solely on outward interaction and acceptance. This is enforced and regulated form of love, is not a path towards true love, but one which only strips the soul dry of all depth and life. Continue reading “Accept All Cultures – Embrace None”
The following text is an analysis ‘On prayer’ by Saint Nilus the ascetic. Continue reading “On Prayer – Saint Nilus the ascetic”
In the following text Saint Theophan the Recluse explains why Christianity should not change with the times… Continue reading “Why Christianity should not change with the times”
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