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Tag Archives: Opinion
Like a Snake in Springtime …
“The snake which cannot cast its skin has to die. As well the minds which are prevented from changing their opinions; they cease to be mind.” — Friedrich Nietzsche Spring, that season of new growth, is generally greeted with joy. And … Continue reading
Posted in Challenge, Etcetera, Nature, Personal Essay, Quotes, Spring, Wisdom
Tagged Change, Growth, Opinion, Snakes, Springtime, Wisdom
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Enlightenment?
Here’s another light to shine on the previous post, In Praise of Doubt. The conversation unfolding in the comments is lively, varied, and well worth eavesdropping on. Maybe you’d even like to to join in? Meanwhile, Roshi Kennedy’s perspective on the … Continue reading
Posted in Doubt, Enlightenment, Etcetera, Mindfulness, Quotes, Wisdom, Zen
Tagged Certainty, Doubt, Enlightenment, Opinion, Wisdom, Zen
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