Articles related to "Existence"
A Philosophical Study on the Existence of God
A philosophical study on the existence of God
existence • philosophy • einstein • light • darkness • heat
A philosophical study on the existence of God
existence • philosophy • einstein • light • darkness • heat
Co-existence between CFS and other illnesses
Research has shown that there is a co-existence with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other illnesses. Researchers are not sure if the illnesses/syndromes are overlapping or part of the same illness.
existence • irritable bowel syndrome • ibs • restless leg syndrome • rls • depression
Research has shown that there is a co-existence with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other illnesses. Researchers are not sure if the illnesses/syndromes are overlapping or part of the same illness.
existence • irritable bowel syndrome • ibs • restless leg syndrome • rls • depression
Conspicuous Existence
Small wonder the narcissist is tired. His exhaustion is all-pervasive and all-consuming. His mental energy depleted, the narcissist can hardly empathize with others, love, or experience emotions. "Conspicuous existence" malignantly replaces "real existence". The myriad, ambivalent, forms of life are supplanted by the single obsession-compulsion of being seen, being observed, being reflected, being by proxy, through the gaze of others. The narcissist ceases to exist when not in company. His being fades when not discerned. Yet, he is unable to return the favour. He is a captive, oblivious to everything but his preoccupation. Emptied from within, devoured by his urge, the narcissist blindly stumbles from one relationship to another, from one warm body to the next, forever in search of that elusive creature - himself.
existence • narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Small wonder the narcissist is tired. His exhaustion is all-pervasive and all-consuming. His mental energy depleted, the narcissist can hardly empathize with others, love, or experience emotions. "Conspicuous existence" malignantly replaces "real existence". The myriad, ambivalent, forms of life are supplanted by the single obsession-compulsion of being seen, being observed, being reflected, being by proxy, through the gaze of others. The narcissist ceases to exist when not in company. His being fades when not discerned. Yet, he is unable to return the favour. He is a captive, oblivious to everything but his preoccupation. Emptied from within, devoured by his urge, the narcissist blindly stumbles from one relationship to another, from one warm body to the next, forever in search of that elusive creature - himself.
existence • narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Descartes and the Concept of God
In the 17th century, philosopher Renee Descartes updated a classic St. Anselm argument for God with his own reflections on thought and existence.
existence • descartes • anselm • thought • god • existence
In the 17th century, philosopher Renee Descartes updated a classic St. Anselm argument for God with his own reflections on thought and existence.
existence • descartes • anselm • thought • god • existence
Dreams in the Existence of Human Consciousness
An introductory article on the relevance of dreams to human existence.
existence • dreams • crowe • lauri jean crowe • suite 101 • dreaming
An introductory article on the relevance of dreams to human existence.
existence • dreams • crowe • lauri jean crowe • suite 101 • dreaming
Dreams in the Existence of Human Consciousness
An introductory article on the revelance of dreams to human existence.
existence • dreams • relevance • ancient cultures • consciousness • beliefs
An introductory article on the revelance of dreams to human existence.
existence • dreams • relevance • ancient cultures • consciousness • beliefs
Eradication of Poverty
A popular belief these days is that if we eradicate poverty through all sorts of means, we can create equality on both local and global scales. Kabbalah says try again.
existence • poverty • equality • inequality • eradicating poverty • change
A popular belief these days is that if we eradicate poverty through all sorts of means, we can create equality on both local and global scales. Kabbalah says try again.
existence • poverty • equality • inequality • eradicating poverty • change
God and Existence
The concept of God as seen from a spiritual point of view.
existence • atheism • spirituality • religion • reason • objectivism
The concept of God as seen from a spiritual point of view.
existence • atheism • spirituality • religion • reason • objectivism
How to Understand what is Happening and Foundations of Existence
How do we view what is happening in Israel and what should we do?
existence • g_d • israel • terrorist • martyr • bomb
How do we view what is happening in Israel and what should we do?
existence • g_d • israel • terrorist • martyr • bomb
Our Own Making: Choice in Robert Frost's 'Trial by Existence'
The theme of choice is explored in Robert Frost's "Trial by Existence."
existence • frost • robert • american • 20th century • trial by existence
The theme of choice is explored in Robert Frost's "Trial by Existence."
existence • frost • robert • american • 20th century • trial by existence
Peaceful Co-existence Between Your Pets and Your House Plants
Planning for peaceful co-existence between your pets and your house plants.
existence • poisonous plants • pet safety • oats • annual rye • poinsettias
Planning for peaceful co-existence between your pets and your house plants.
existence • poisonous plants • pet safety • oats • annual rye • poinsettias
What Caused God?
If God caused the universe, what caused God? Read the article to find out if this question is even legitimate.
existence • god • existence • necessary • being • atheist
If God caused the universe, what caused God? Read the article to find out if this question is even legitimate.
existence • god • existence • necessary • being • atheist
What is Being?
The definition of Being from a personal Development standpoint with an example of usage.
existence • personal development • personal growth • development • life • existence
The definition of Being from a personal Development standpoint with an example of usage.
existence • personal development • personal growth • development • life • existence
What is Polytheism?
Whether we are influenced by many forces or by one force has been the topic of much discussion and dispute.
existence • polytheism • monotheism • love • existence • one force
Whether we are influenced by many forces or by one force has been the topic of much discussion and dispute.
existence • polytheism • monotheism • love • existence • one force
African Pygmies-The Bambuti
This article traces the culture and lifestyle of the African Pygmies.It highlights the important aspect of their unique culture.
existence • pygmies • bambuti • existence • culture • lifestyle
This article traces the culture and lifestyle of the African Pygmies.It highlights the important aspect of their unique culture.
existence • pygmies • bambuti • existence • culture • lifestyle
Dealing with emotions (II)
In this second part, I examine the concrete means we can use to live rationally with our emotions.
existence • judgment • compassion • spirituality • spiritual • religion
In this second part, I examine the concrete means we can use to live rationally with our emotions.
existence • judgment • compassion • spirituality • spiritual • religion
Happiness (I)
In the first part, Alison reflects on some of the little things that make people happy.
existence • happiness • joy • life • atheism • secular
In the first part, Alison reflects on some of the little things that make people happy.
existence • happiness • joy • life • atheism • secular
Is There A God?
One of the question that has been discussed for centuries. I don't claim to have a universal answer, but, I will share my perspective
existence • god • baha'i • baha'u'llah • god's existence • is there a god
One of the question that has been discussed for centuries. I don't claim to have a universal answer, but, I will share my perspective
existence • god • baha'i • baha'u'llah • god's existence • is there a god
Spiritual Constructs of Reality and Society
In mortal or human terms I call that internal image of the spiritual world upon which we have based our Christian religious foundation a "mental construct" – a perceived spiritual reality. That reality - what each of us personally has imagined the spirit world and/or realm of God to be- serves as the context for how we combine our mortal practice of religion with our understanding of God and Jesus.
existence • spiritual constructs • reality • imagination • god • existence
In mortal or human terms I call that internal image of the spiritual world upon which we have based our Christian religious foundation a "mental construct" – a perceived spiritual reality. That reality - what each of us personally has imagined the spirit world and/or realm of God to be- serves as the context for how we combine our mortal practice of religion with our understanding of God and Jesus.
existence • spiritual constructs • reality • imagination • god • existence
The Individual and the Collective
Between myopic categorizations of the individual and the collective lies the dynamic nature of Existence.
existence • spirituality • spiritual • religion • reason • objectivism
Between myopic categorizations of the individual and the collective lies the dynamic nature of Existence.
existence • spirituality • spiritual • religion • reason • objectivism
The Pale Blue Dot
Why the "Pale Blue Dot", and Sagan's understanding of it, is an important expression of spirituality.
existence • sagan • earth • astronomy • dichotomies • spirituality
Why the "Pale Blue Dot", and Sagan's understanding of it, is an important expression of spirituality.
existence • sagan • earth • astronomy • dichotomies • spirituality
The Sun
Some ponderings on the importance and worship of the Sun.
existence • sun • worship • sun-worship • atheism • secular
Some ponderings on the importance and worship of the Sun.
existence • sun • worship • sun-worship • atheism • secular
To focus or not to focus
The capacity to focus is a pivotal part of spirituality, as well as many other human disciplines. But how does it work ?
existence • focus • awakening • matrix • doubt • spirituality
The capacity to focus is a pivotal part of spirituality, as well as many other human disciplines. But how does it work ?
existence • focus • awakening • matrix • doubt • spirituality
What is Rational Spirituality ?
An introduction to the topic of Rational Spirituality, the integrative/dissociative dichotomy, Existence, and enlightenment.
existence • spirituality • religion • reason • objectivism • atheism
An introduction to the topic of Rational Spirituality, the integrative/dissociative dichotomy, Existence, and enlightenment.
existence • spirituality • religion • reason • objectivism • atheism
Winter Solstice
Sam Wormley talks about the true meaning of the Solstice.
existence • solstice • death • history • rituals • spirituality
Sam Wormley talks about the true meaning of the Solstice.
existence • solstice • death • history • rituals • spirituality
Aquinas' First Cause Argument
How can the lives and actions of things be understood? Can all the phenomena of the world ever be properly explained? Thomas Aquinas demonstrates one possibility.
existence • thomas aquinas • thomism • st. thomas • cosmological argument • prime mover
How can the lives and actions of things be understood? Can all the phenomena of the world ever be properly explained? Thomas Aquinas demonstrates one possibility.
existence • thomas aquinas • thomism • st. thomas • cosmological argument • prime mover
Leibniz: Philosophy and Theodicy
This article on the philosopher Leibniz provides a short summary of his life, including details of his birth, education and career.
existence • gottfried wilhelm leibniz • university of leipzig • philosophy • descartes • pascal
This article on the philosopher Leibniz provides a short summary of his life, including details of his birth, education and career.
existence • gottfried wilhelm leibniz • university of leipzig • philosophy • descartes • pascal
Physics vs. Metaphysics
Physics answers how we exist, while metaphysics asks why we exist
existence • physics • metaphysics • comparison • theology • ontology
Physics answers how we exist, while metaphysics asks why we exist
existence • physics • metaphysics • comparison • theology • ontology
Situational Ethics; Modern Folly
Life with no boundaries - this is where tolerance has brought us. No one dares claim a definitive value for right and wrong; but in the end what will claim us?
existence • philosophy • self • beliefs • morals • ethics
Life with no boundaries - this is where tolerance has brought us. No one dares claim a definitive value for right and wrong; but in the end what will claim us?
existence • philosophy • self • beliefs • morals • ethics
A spiritual view on genetic engineering
I examine whether the fight against genetic engineering is justified from a spiritual perspective.
existence • cloning • genetic engineering • genome • genes • identity
I examine whether the fight against genetic engineering is justified from a spiritual perspective.
existence • cloning • genetic engineering • genome • genes • identity
Consumerism as a spiritual good
We should blame the religions of the world for making material needs subservient to spiritual needs.
existence • greed • material • materialism • consumeurism • progress
We should blame the religions of the world for making material needs subservient to spiritual needs.
existence • greed • material • materialism • consumeurism • progress
Courtroom Drama, Ayn Rand, and Your Local Theatre
Parts 1 and 2 of an Ayn Rand Play Review
existence • ayn • rand • blackstock • plucky • torvald
Parts 1 and 2 of an Ayn Rand Play Review
existence • ayn • rand • blackstock • plucky • torvald
Dealing with emotions (I)
In this first part, I examine the nature of emotions and what it means to "deal" with them.
existence • emotion • logic • instinct • instincts • biology
In this first part, I examine the nature of emotions and what it means to "deal" with them.
existence • emotion • logic • instinct • instincts • biology
Death from a rational perspective (I)
In the first part, I examine the beliefs in the afterlife and reincarnation, and find them both severely contradictory.
existence • death • reincarnation • afterlife • self • identity
In the first part, I examine the beliefs in the afterlife and reincarnation, and find them both severely contradictory.
existence • death • reincarnation • afterlife • self • identity
Death from a rational perspective (II)
In this second part, I discuss death from a spiritual perspective.
existence • death • reincarnation • mind • life • theism
In this second part, I discuss death from a spiritual perspective.
existence • death • reincarnation • mind • life • theism
Foundation series - The nature of Reason
In this first article about foundations, I discuss the nature of Reason, and its validation against faith and belief.
existence • faith • belief • logic • reality • knowledge
In this first article about foundations, I discuss the nature of Reason, and its validation against faith and belief.
existence • faith • belief • logic • reality • knowledge
Foundation series : Enlightened morality (I)
In this first part, I discuss what morality means in a rational context, and examine two spiritual issues.
existence • morality • value • values • virtue • virtues
In this first part, I discuss what morality means in a rational context, and examine two spiritual issues.
existence • morality • value • values • virtue • virtues
Foundation series : Enlightened morality (II)
In the second half of this article on the fundamentals of morality, I examine two complex spiritual issues.
existence • individualism • individual • self • time • temporal
In the second half of this article on the fundamentals of morality, I examine two complex spiritual issues.
existence • individualism • individual • self • time • temporal
Happiness (II)
In the second and final part, Alison argues against the concept that "ignorance is bliss".
existence • happiness • joy • intelligence • ignorance • life
In the second and final part, Alison argues against the concept that "ignorance is bliss".
existence • happiness • joy • intelligence • ignorance • life
Holding on to identity
People who are part of minority attributes (such as "black", "homosexual" or "atheist") tend to lose themselves in those attributes. This is a sign of unintegrated thinking.
existence • community • activism • homosexuality • homosexual • black
People who are part of minority attributes (such as "black", "homosexual" or "atheist") tend to lose themselves in those attributes. This is a sign of unintegrated thinking.
existence • community • activism • homosexuality • homosexual • black
Is Homocentricity a Religion ?
Abe Mann talks about our misguided instinct of "homocentricity", especially as it relates to our misunderstandings about the environment.
existence • environment • animal rights • animal • animals • global warming
Abe Mann talks about our misguided instinct of "homocentricity", especially as it relates to our misunderstandings about the environment.
existence • environment • animal rights • animal • animals • global warming
Natural Health
Natural health is a lifestyle which integrates all aspects of existence, spiritual, emotional, physical, social, environmental. Learn to speak the language of natural health.
existence • natural health • natural • health • lifestyle • integrates
Natural health is a lifestyle which integrates all aspects of existence, spiritual, emotional, physical, social, environmental. Learn to speak the language of natural health.
existence • natural health • natural • health • lifestyle • integrates
Relating Freud and Jung
The seven year correspondence of Freud and Jung, and the rifts and disagreements that led to the dissolution of their relationship as mentor and student.
existence • lauri jean crowe • freud • sigmund freud • dream • jung
The seven year correspondence of Freud and Jung, and the rifts and disagreements that led to the dissolution of their relationship as mentor and student.
existence • lauri jean crowe • freud • sigmund freud • dream • jung
The collectivist illusion
Collectivism in our daily thinking is just as prejudicial as collectivism in politics.
existence • collective • collectivism • collectivist • individual • individualism
Collectivism in our daily thinking is just as prejudicial as collectivism in politics.
existence • collective • collectivism • collectivist • individual • individualism
The meaning of life ?
The demand for an inherent meaning is a religious delusion.
existence • meaning • purpose • life • christianity • christian
The demand for an inherent meaning is a religious delusion.
existence • meaning • purpose • life • christianity • christian
TRUTH LIVES IN STRANGE PLACES
One of the most famous characters of Islamic history is Wahab bin Amr, better known as Bahlool. Through wit, humour and a light hearted look at life, this man taught more wisdom than many a 'stodgy' scholar managed!
existence • islam • caliph • haroon rashid • wahab bin amr • shia
One of the most famous characters of Islamic history is Wahab bin Amr, better known as Bahlool. Through wit, humour and a light hearted look at life, this man taught more wisdom than many a 'stodgy' scholar managed!
existence • islam • caliph • haroon rashid • wahab bin amr • shia
Universal Dream Symbols: Fire and Water
Discusses possible cultural meanings of the universal dream symbols of fire and water and how these may be utilized as tools for the dreamer to peer into and further define their own psyche.
existence • dreams • lauri jean crowe • fire • water • universal dream symbols
Discusses possible cultural meanings of the universal dream symbols of fire and water and how these may be utilized as tools for the dreamer to peer into and further define their own psyche.
existence • dreams • lauri jean crowe • fire • water • universal dream symbols
What Is It To Suffer
In religions all over this world there are certain basics which guide them all. The most important is that of suffering. To reach the heights of God you must first reach the depths of Hell. I do not believe this. As a matter of fact, I find this notion completely insulting! Both to me, and especially to God. If one wishes to walk a path of suffering to feel worthy of God, then no one has a legitimacy to call me negative.
existence • religion • christ • god • suffering • ideology
In religions all over this world there are certain basics which guide them all. The most important is that of suffering. To reach the heights of God you must first reach the depths of Hell. I do not believe this. As a matter of fact, I find this notion completely insulting! Both to me, and especially to God. If one wishes to walk a path of suffering to feel worthy of God, then no one has a legitimacy to call me negative.
existence • religion • christ • god • suffering • ideology
Do NOT Commit Suicide
There are hundreds of Internet searches each week on "How to Commit Suicide." Perhaps you are looking for ways to commit suicide. Please stop and read this article.
existence • how to commit suicide • how to commit suicide painlessly • how to commit suicide with carbon monoxide • how to commit suicide and not screw up • how to kill yourself
There are hundreds of Internet searches each week on "How to Commit Suicide." Perhaps you are looking for ways to commit suicide. Please stop and read this article.
existence • how to commit suicide • how to commit suicide painlessly • how to commit suicide with carbon monoxide • how to commit suicide and not screw up • how to kill yourself
Introduction to the Upanishads
The Upanishads represent knowledge obtained by sitting down near the feet of a guru, the focus of which is more the inner soul than the external reality.
existence • upanishads • vedas • vedanta • samhita • brahmana
The Upanishads represent knowledge obtained by sitting down near the feet of a guru, the focus of which is more the inner soul than the external reality.
existence • upanishads • vedas • vedanta • samhita • brahmana