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How Can We Handle Anxiety?

Classical Wisdom • 1552 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Philosophy
  1. Practice negative visualization to prepare for challenges and reduce anxiety.
  2. Ancient Stoic philosophy can help us face uncertainties and build mental resilience.
  3. By contemplating the worst outcomes, we can often find that reality is less daunting than our fears.

Impersonating Ourselves

The Corners by Nadia Bolz-Weber • 5916 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Personal Growth Reflection Spiritual Journey
  1. Recognize and accept the changes in yourself over time, don't cling to previous versions of who you were.
  2. Embrace living 'off-grind' by stepping away from constant striving and self-reflection at a fast pace.
  3. Allow yourself the freedom to discover new passions and interests, even if they surprise you or differ from your past self.

Angels, Dragons, And That Spiritual Monster Truck Rally At The End Of The Opera

The Corners by Nadia Bolz-Weber • 5522 implied HN points • 02 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Religion Beliefs Teachings Community
  1. Revel in the complexity and symbolism of spiritual narratives like the battle between angels and dragons in the book of Revelation.
  2. Reflect on how deception can touch us all, prompting self-reflection on personal biases and misconceptions.
  3. Embrace humility to navigate the battle between good and evil, acknowledging that certainty in righteousness can be more dangerous than blatant evil.

Belief exhaustion (part one)

Brain Pizza • 728 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Beliefs Ideologies Psychology Neuroscience Crisis
  1. Belief exhaustion is the emotional and psychological toll on individuals rigidly adhering to extreme beliefs, resulting in mental and emotional fatigue.
  2. Some people experience belief exhaustion and end up giving up their convictions due to the demanding nature of their beliefs.
  3. The collapse of political regimes sometimes shows the phenomenon of belief exhaustion, where individuals abandon their certainties leading to a rapid disintegration of shared reality.

Short Take: The Inevitability of Wotan

Anarchonomicon • 1238 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mythology
  1. Norse Paganism may become a prominent religion for white populations due to its ancestral ties and cultural continuity.
  2. Modern Norse Paganism could offer advantages by distancing from Middle Eastern influences and emphasizing European heritage.
  3. A resurgence in European spiritualism and identification is expected as dissatisfaction with modern ideologies grows, leading to a revival of ancient European Gods and myths.

How important are dreams?

Classical Wisdom • 1238 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Beliefs Meaning Purpose Truth
  1. Dreams have been considered important throughout history and have impacted fields like medicine, philosophy, and even the course of history.
  2. Dreams were viewed as messages from the divine, offering insights into life and guiding important decisions.
  3. Ancient Greek and Roman cultures attached great significance to dreams, seeing them as a link between mortals and the divine.

Preorder bonus for Field Notes for the Wilderness

Sarah Bessey's Field Notes • 1690 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Book launch Self-promotion Videos
  1. The author is offering a preorder bonus for their new book, Field Notes for the Wilderness, which includes videos and endorsements.
  2. The author is trying a new approach for the book launch by making videos with their face and voice to engage their audience.
  3. Preorders are important for authors, as they demonstrate demand and can support marketing efforts for the book.

Palmistry, Pluto and Preposterous Propaganda

An Insult to Intuition • 1572 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Astrology Beliefs Propaganda Spiritual guidance
  1. Astrology and palmistry can offer insights into our lives despite being viewed as amusing or nonsensical by some.
  2. The movement of celestial bodies like Pluto entering a new sign may hold significance for astrologers, hinting at collective shifts in beliefs and attitudes.
  3. Disagreements among public figures like journalists and researchers can spark debates and prompt critical thinking about important topics.

In response to those who are concerned about my general criticism of the counter-culture movement...

Through A Glass Darkly • 1356 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Religion Philosophy Therapy
  1. The author discusses the origins and influences of the counter-culture movement.
  2. There is a caution against blindly following teachings without critical thinking.
  3. The importance of discerning between healthy and destructive approaches to spirituality and mental well-being is highlighted.

A Defence of Pride

Becoming Noble • 2491 implied HN points • 09 Dec 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Christianity Virtue Humility
  1. Many reject Christianity because they believe it stifles excellence and greatness, but the sin of pride is not 'the pursuit of excellence' but a rejection of truth by overestimating oneself.
  2. Humility involves accepting the truth, including when it involves recognizing one's own greatness, and Christians are called to stretch their minds to pursue great things in alignment with reason.
  3. Magnanimity is a virtue that urges individuals to undertake great acts in accordance with reason while magnificence involves doing great actions in the material world, often for the glory of God.

Tara Brach On The 'Sacred Art of Pausing'

Changing The Channel • 1335 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Meditation Compassion Grief Trauma Healing
  1. Tara Brach emphasizes the importance of pausing and creating space for empathy and grace to change how we experience life.
  2. To bridge outer divides, we first need to bridge our inner divides by connecting with our emotions and practicing self-compassion and mindfulness.
  3. Acknowledging trauma and allowing space for collective grieving can help in fostering shared humanity and healing in a polarized world.

Pandæmonium

Cosmographia • 678 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mythology Religious texts Cosmology Theology
  1. The post discusses the fall of Lucifer and his rebellion against God in heaven, leading to his ultimate downfall and banishment to a hellish abyss.
  2. It explores the concept of eternal damnation for those who follow in Lucifer's rebellious footsteps.
  3. The post hints at the ominous and hopeless fate that awaits those who enter the described underworld, echoing themes from various religious and literary works.

How did the Holy Land come to be holy?

Cosmographia • 1577 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religions History
  1. The Holy Land holds significant cultural, political, and spiritual importance for 3.8 billion people of different religions.
  2. The land has seen the rule of various empires throughout history and is central to the beliefs of Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
  3. The association of a physical place with values and identity shapes our sense of self, and nowhere is this link more profound than in the Holy Land.

St. Petroc Returns To Devonshire

Daily Dreher • 1670 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Symbols Christianity Theology
  1. St. Petroc, an early medieval missionary saint, returned to Devonshire, spreading the message of God through miracles and missionary work.
  2. Christopher Rufo advocates for a new activism on the Right to challenge prevailing ideologies and institutions, emphasizing the need for meaningful change and principles.
  3. Changes in sacramental practices in the Catholic Church, such as baptizing transsexuals without repentance, can signify deeper shifts in symbolic meanings and belief systems, impacting the faithful.

The Clever Wolf

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 79 implied HN points • 24 Apr 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Self-discovery Inner Work
  1. The instinctive center in us is far more intelligent and knowledgeable than we realize, and it plays a crucial role in regulating the inner workings of our physical body.
  2. It's essential not to interfere with the instinctive center unnecessarily, as it signals through pain or discomfort when something is wrong with the body.
  3. Gurdjieff's concept of the instinctive center, often symbolized as 'the wolf,' encompasses the fundamental and reflex functions of the human organism, highlighting the importance of maintaining balance between the 'wolf' and the 'sheep' in our care.