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Philosophy

Sep 9, 2023

The image features a painting of a horse falling off a cliff, with several figures climbing the cliffside in the background. The mood conveys a sense of drama and resilience, highlighted by the accompanying text.
Text in image: This is not the first time I have survived the impossible.

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Sep 9, 2023

The image features a painting of a horse falling off a cliff, with several figures climbing the cliffside. The mood is somewhat surreal and thought-provoking, accompanied by a quote about the enjoyment of life.
Text in image: The most fun part about being alive is the living part.

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Sep 2, 2023

The image features a large, cartoonish figure representing “The Universe” holding a smaller figure labeled “You,” with several tiny figures on a green surface above. The mood is whimsical and philosophical, suggesting a commentary on individuality within the universe.
Text in image: The Universe pretending to be individuals
You
The Universe

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Aug 25, 2023

The image features a mystical scene with a white horse and a ghostly figure holding a staff, set against a starry night sky. The mood is contemplative, enhanced by the text questioning the nature of existence.
Text in image: How am I supposed to contain multitudes when all things are one?

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Aug 17, 2023

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Aug 4, 2023

The image shows a page from a book containing a poem that reflects on themes of peace, honor, and wisdom related to women. The mood is contemplative and introspective.
Text in image: make peace
with all the women
you once were.
lay flowers
at their feet.
offer them incense
and honey
and forgiveness.
honor them
and give them
your silence.
listen.
bless them
and let them be.
for they are the bones
of the temple
you sit in now.
for they are
the rivers
of wisdom
leading you toward
the sea.
// i have been a thousand different women
@emoryhall

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Jul 11, 2023

The image features a stylized illustration of a town with various buildings and figures, accompanied by two quotes about desire and attachment. The mood conveys introspection and contemplation.
Text in image: I’m afraid to truly let myself feel desire because I get obsessive. Desire when paired with non-attachment becomes devotion, not compulsion.

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Jul 6, 2023

A person is performing a yoga pose on a wooden floor in a well-lit room with large windows. The mood is focused and serene, reflecting a practice of mindfulness.
Text in image: michaeljoelhall I often call yoga a wisdom tradition or insight practice. Here’s a bit from Daniel Ingram’s “Mastering the C…

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