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"The things we see are the same things that are within us. There is no reality except the one contained within us. That is why so many people live such an unreal life. They take the images outside them for reality and never allow the world within to assert itself."
-Hermann Hesse, Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair.-
( Artwork Midnight Overthinking by Miles Johnston).
"No one can do a thing about feelings, they exist and there's no way to censor them. We can reproach ourselves for some action, for a remark, but not for a feeling, quite simply because we have no control at all over it."
_Identity by Milan Kundera_
(Seated Figure beneath Rocks by Euan MacLeod.)
point proven
“What Paul says about Peter tells us more about Paul than about Peter”
—Baruch Spinoza
“Reality is created by the mind, we can change our reality by changing our mind.”
—Plato
“Since I say that this is the case, the person who is practicing to become a philosopher must seek to overcome himself so that he won’t welcome pleasure and avoid pain, so that he won’t love living and fear death, and so that, in the case of money, he won’t honor receiving over giving.”
—Musonius Rufus
“We cannot control the evil tongues of others, but a good life enables us to disregard them.”
—Cato
this is how i look in my room when im thinking my deepest thoughts
KIRKEGAARD!!
the cutest philosopher, according to a friend's philosophy class.
Noam Chomsky was trending today saying everyone should vax dat azz. $
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"There is only one condition to freedom, the one asking for it should have tasted bondage before. Without the sense of opposites this world cannot work."
~earth-psyche
Rambam
Higgledy-piggldy
Moses Maimonides:
Jewish philosopher
Coming from Spain.
~
Thinking of poems as
Uber-frivolity,
Surely rolls in his grave,
With due disdain.
~
For a little more info on Rambam (aka Moses Maimonides) check out Wikipedia or the Jewish Virtual Library.
“People will come to love their oppression, to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think.”
— Aldous Huxley
Metaphysics
Metaphysics has always fascinated me—a realm where questions about the nature of reality and existence intertwine with the mysteries of the universe. As a child, I would lie beneath the starry sky, wondering about the vastness beyond and the meaning of my own existence.
One evening, as twilight painted the horizon in shades of crimson and gold, I found myself lost in thought at the edge of a peaceful lake. The water mirrored the hues of the sky, creating an illusion of infinity that mirrored my contemplations.
Metaphysics, to me, is like peering into the depths of that lake—glimpsing reflections that hint at deeper truths yet to be uncovered. It's about questioning the fabric of reality, pondering whether there exists a fundamental essence that underlies all phenomena.
I believe in the interconnectedness of things—the way every particle, every thought, and every emotion is intertwined in the intricate web of existence. It's a tapestry where causation dances with randomness, where order emerges from chaos, and where consciousness itself becomes a guide for understanding.
As I gazed into the shimmering water, I felt a sense of awe and wonder at the mystery that surrounds us. Metaphysics invites us to explore the boundaries of what we know, to challenge assumptions, and to seek a deeper understanding of the universe and our place within it.
The breeze whispered through the reeds, stirring my thoughts as I contemplated the timeless questions that have echoed through the ages. What is the nature of reality? What lies beyond the visible world? And how do we reconcile the limits of human perception with the boundless potential of the cosmos?
In that serene moment by the lake, I embraced the beauty of uncertainty and the thrill of intellectual inquiry. Metaphysics, for me, is not just a philosophical pursuit but a journey of discovery—a quest to unravel the threads of existence and to glimpse the profound truths that lie beyond the veil of perception.
And as the stars began to twinkle overhead, I knew that my exploration of metaphysics would continue—a lifelong journey guided by curiosity, driven by wonder, and enriched by the endless possibilities that await those who dare to seek. 
A little #home #decor with two of my #paintings hope you like it :)
Portrait of Denis Diderot (1767) by Louis-Michel van Loo. Musée du Louvre.
"I'm not perfect. I make mistakes. I have jealousy issues. And trust issues. I can be moody sometimes. But I promise you that if I say I love you, I mean it. I'm faithful, I'm loyal and I will do everything I can to keep you. Don't confuse my caring for being controlling. Don't make me put in all the effort. Don't ignore me. Love me like you mean it, or don't stay. Together, we're strong enough to overcome the worst of the worst. Alone, we struggle to find meaning." #confessions #picoftheday #quoteoftheday #thoughtoftheday #wisdomseekers #writersofinstagram #mood #whoami #themanwithin #themanbehindthemask #sundaymood #sundaywisdom #philosopher #philosophyofsoul #gentlemanstyle #gentlemenstyle #gentstyle #hiddlestoner #oldsouls #dirtyminded #freaksandgeeks #manonthemoon #moongod #secretsandlies
"Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind." ~ William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream #thoughtfulmood #picoftheday #quoteoftheday #lovequotes #shakespeare #midsummernightsdream #hiddlestoner #thinkingofmysoulmate #writersofinstagram #poetrylover #poetrycommunity #whatislove #nightthinker #philosopher