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Philosophy

Sep 17, 2022

The image features a fluffy white cat sitting at a table with a shallow dish of food in front of it. The mood is contemplative, with text discussing the nature of God and love.
Text in image: God is a made up character who helps us manage suffering. God is 100% real, the energy of love, and speaking directly to me at all times. Both.

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Sep 15, 2022

The image features a quote about a bird sitting on a tree, emphasizing trust in oneself rather than external support. The mood is reflective and motivational.
Text in image: A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because it’s trust is not in the branch, but in its own wings.

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Sep 10, 2022

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Sep 8, 2022

The image features a quote attributed to Rumi, presented in a minimalist design with a black background. It contrasts two statements about personal growth and change, conveying a reflective and introspective mood.
Text in image: Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world
Today I am wise, so I am changing myself
Rumi @golimitlesss

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Sep 1, 2022

The image features a man with long hair and a beard, wearing a traditional outfit and beads, appearing contemplative. The background is softly blurred, creating a serene mood, while text overlays convey a philosophical message about personal growth and the nature of occupations.
Text in image: As you progress with your sadhana you may find it necessary to change your occupation. Or you may find that it is only necessary to change the way in which you perform your current occupation in order to bring it into line with your new understanding of how it all is. The more conscious that a being becomes, the more they can use any occupation as a vehicle for spreading light.

The next true being of Buddha-nature that you meet may appear as a bus driver, a doctor, a weaver, an insurance salesperson, a musician, a chef, a teacher, or any of the thousands of roles that are required in a complex society—the many parts of Christ’s body. You will know him because the simple dance that may transpire between you—such as handing him change as you board the bus—will strengthen in you the faith in the divinity of humans. It’s as simple as that.

– Ram Dass
@babaramdass

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Aug 31, 2022

The image displays a quote attributed to Marcus Aurelius, presented in a social media format. The mood is reflective, encouraging acceptance and adaptability in the face of obstacles.
Text in image: If you accept the obstacle and work with what you’re given, an alternative will present itself.

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Aug 31, 2022

The image features a graphic representation contrasting “Knowledge” and “Action” using geometric shapes and lines. It includes a quote attributed to Aristotle about the purpose of knowledge.
Text in image: The purpose of knowledge is action, not knowledge – Aristotle
@golimitlessss

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Aug 24, 2022

The image features two stick figures: one in green representing a person who loves walking and another in red representing a person who loves the destination. The text conveys a message about the difference in distance traveled by each person, suggesting that the walker will go further than the destination-lover.
Text in image: The person who loves walking… will walk further than the person who loves the destination.

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Ashtanga and weightlifting are open systems because you live in the world. A …

Ashtanga and weightlifting are open systems because you live in the world. A closed system doesn’t engage in its an environment. Open does.

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Jun 20, 2022

The image features the cover of a book titled “Breathe” by James Nestor, set against a bright yellow background with colorful illustrations resembling lungs. The mood is inviting and curious, as indicated by the accompanying text asking if others are reading the book.

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