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the mighty lion: a symbol of courage through the ages

the mighty lion: a symbol of courage through the ages

Throughout history, the lion has held an enduring position as a potent symbol of courage. From the sprawling savannas of ancient Africa to the bustling metropolises of our modern world, the image of this majestic creature evokes profound feelings of bravery, strength, and unwavering determination. Its presence within folklore, mythology,

how the ancient stoics embodied courage

how the ancient stoics embodied courage

The ancient Stoic philosophers believed that living a virtuous life according to reason and nature was the path to true happiness and fulfillment. Of the four cardinal virtues – wisdom, justice, temperance, and courage – they saw courage as particularly important and inspirational. To the Stoics, courage meant having an unwavering strength

stoic courage: facing life’s storms with virtue

stoic courage: facing life’s storms with virtue

For the Stoics, courage wasn't just the ability to charge fearlessly into battle. It was a cornerstone of a fulfilling life, a virtue that allowed one to navigate the inevitable challenges and uncertainties of existence. Unlike the fleeting bravery of the warrior, Stoic courage is a deep-seated fortitude,

“Daily Pearls From Hanuman Chalisa”: your new spiritual companion

“Daily Pearls From Hanuman Chalisa”: your new spiritual companion

Hanuman is an ardent devotee of Ram and one of the central characters in the renowned Hindu epic, the Ramayana. According to the Hindu legend, Hanuman is considered an incarnation of Shiva, the hermit God. Numerous folk tales acclaim the virtues and supernatural powers of Hanuman. Recitation or chanting of

success costs more than you think

success costs more than you think

“The unrestricted person, who has in hand what they will in all events, is free. But anyone who can be restricted, coerced, or pushed into something against what they will is a slave.” — Epictetus, Discourses, 4.1.128b–129a Success is often seen as the ultimate achievement, bringing with it

attracting prosperity through an inviting entrance

attracting prosperity through an inviting entrance

In the ancient Indian system of architecture and design known as Vastu Shastra, the entrance to one's home is considered a pivotal element that can shape the flow of energy and have profound impacts on the lives of the occupants. More than just a physical threshold, the main

celebrating earth day with feng shui

celebrating earth day with feng shui

“When people ask me to describe Feng Shui, I tell them that it’s about much more than moving furniture around. Feng Shui is the original “green design,” and it is about creating harmony with Mother Earth by unifying our inner and outer environments. The inner and outer are not

one ancient practice to resolve all health issues

one ancient practice to resolve all health issues

As per ancient Hindu scriptures, Hanuman, the superhuman warrior, is seen as an embodiment of exceptional health and is often worshipped by bodybuilders, wrestlers, boxers, and athletes. It is widely believed in India that chanting Hanuman’s name on a consistent basis dissolves all forms of diseases and pain. Being

keep your fortress strong and impenetrable

keep your fortress strong and impenetrable

“No, it is events that give rise to fear—when another has power over them or can prevent them, that person becomes able to inspire fear. How is the fortress destroyed? Not by iron or fire, but by judgments… here is where we must begin, and it is from this

the taxes of life: a different perspective

the taxes of life: a different perspective

“Nothing will ever befall me that I will receive with gloom or a bad disposition. I will pay my taxes gladly. Now, all the things which cause complaint or dread are like the taxes of life—things from which, my dear Lucilius, you should never hope for exemption or seek