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Posted in Practice and tagged meditation, mind, reading, silence, walkLeave a Comment on Seven steps to a calmer mindBy : Alexander Krapenitskiy January 15, 2019January 15, 2019
Seven steps to a calmer mind

To contemplate reality, one has to get himself there. St. Augustine would claim that without moral purity no contemplation of truth is possible. However, even to get this drive towards the good and moral, to be able to grasp it, some discipline and silence, that is space for the mind to reflect are necessary. Below

Posted in Contemplation and tagged Augustine, Confessions, extension, mind, philosophy, self, time deconstructed2 Comments on Time Deconstructed | Augustine: Extension of the MindBy : Alexander Krapenitskiy May 7, 2018June 16, 2018
Time Deconstructed | Augustine: Extension of the Mind

In the article on the Stoic philosopher Seneca, we analysed an ethical or practical take on time. He characterised it as the only possession man can have. Time appeared to be the place of the dispersal of human life. But what is time?

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By : Alexander Krapenitskiy January 15, 2019January 15, 2019

Seven steps to a calmer mind

To contemplate reality, one has to get himself there. St. Augustine would claim that without moral purity no contemplation of truth is possible. However, even to get this drive towards the good and moral, to be able to grasp it, some discipline and silence, that is space for the mind to reflect are necessary. Below

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By : Alexander Krapenitskiy June 8, 2018January 23, 2019

Ten Days to Silence: a practical guide to concentration

Silence is a self-rewarding activity. Not only does it calm the mind, but it also creates a framework for concentration and contemplation. It is a recreative activity that heals the very inmost of a person.

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By : Alexander Krapenitskiy May 26, 2018January 6, 2019

Loneliness, personality and society

Born into society, we reflect through it on ourselves. The role of an ideal community is to make us independent so that we can make our decisions. But we make choices among people; hence, due to our need for society, loneliness does not feel well for we are devoid of meaningful communication.

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By : Alexander Krapenitskiy May 22, 2018January 6, 2019

The Value of Simplicity and Order

If one wants to achieve concentration, productivity, and stability in one’s endeavours, then one should consider simplicity and order in daily life. Less distraction in every area results in better efficiency. Heightened focusing is needed especially if one’s undertakings are intellectual.

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By : Alexander Krapenitskiy May 7, 2018June 16, 2018

Time Deconstructed | Augustine: Extension of the Mind

In the article on the Stoic philosopher Seneca, we analysed an ethical or practical take on time. He characterised it as the only possession man can have. Time appeared to be the place of the dispersal of human life. But what is time?

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By : Alexander Krapenitskiy May 6, 2018January 11, 2019

Time Deconstructed | Seneca: Saving Time

In the Time Deconstructed series we would like to present how time can be thought of in philosophy – that is, time reflected out and through man’s experience and then put back into the experience to transform or modify it.

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By : Alexander Krapenitskiy May 4, 2018February 15, 2019

Solitude and Silence

Solitude and silence can be gratifying things if you learn how to use them. Those practising meditation know how hard it is to stop the constant chatter of the mind. There is nothing wrong with having thoughts, but having too many ideas can be exhausting and contaminating for vision.

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