Our seemingly accurate experience of the world is, in part, a constructed configuration of value. When one liberates the mind from “concepts”, it becomes possible to re-value the world, thereby transcending the constraints of preconceived notions that shape one’s perception of reality. Language, and other symbols, play a key role in this process, as theContinue reading “Perception is valuation; to resignify the world is to remake it”
Category Archives: Reflection
The mirror of becoming: A tale of reflection and transformation
In an ancient forest untouched by time, where ancient oaks whispered truths only the wind could carry, a traveller paused by a still, glassy pool. Its surface mirrored the world above—a flawless inversion of sky and canopy—but something peculiar lingered beneath. This was no mere reflection; it seemed another realm entirely, glimmering faintly, as thoughContinue reading “The mirror of becoming: A tale of reflection and transformation”
Programmed freedom?
The will to attention, once a lighthouse of self-determined focus, is now fragmented in the grip of digital precision, where every movement is tracked, every choice anticipated. In this age of programmed experience, freedom becomes an illusion, not because chains bind us, but because the labyrinth is designed to feel infinite while guiding us toContinue reading “Programmed freedom?”
Liberation through naked awareness
Perceiving with naked awareness means shedding the layers of meaning and interpretation we habitually place upon reality. In this pure state of observation, we encounter the world as it truly is, free from bias and expectation. This act is not an escape from reality but a profound engagement with it, revealing that the distinctions weContinue reading “Liberation through naked awareness”
Awakening the spirit
Awakening mirrors the journey of spiritual transformation described by Nietzsche in Thus Spoke Zarathustra, progressing through the three metamorphoses: from the camel’s burdened obedience, through the lion’s rebellious strength, to the child’s creative freedom. The camel represents a stage where one carries the weight of societal expectations and accepted truths, submitting to external demands. TransitioningContinue reading “Awakening the spirit”
The dance of order and chaos
Apollo, god of light and reason bright,Revered by poets, philosophers’ delight.Dionysus, lord of wine and ecstasy,Welcomed by revellers in festivity. Nietzsche urged us to embraceDionysian spirit’s unrestrained grace—To affirm life in its rawest form,Beyond the shelter of the norm. Yet in their union lies the key,A balanced whole, a harmony.By merging chaos with design,We buildContinue reading “The dance of order and chaos”
Breaking the chains: The journey of the free spirit
Nietzsche’s concept of the “free spirit” challenges traditional beliefs and values by advocating for individuals to break free from societal norms to follow their unique paths in life. Free spirits have achieved self-mastery and autonomy, allowing them to live with purpose and intention. Unbound by others’ judgements, they pursue their desires without fear or hesitation.Continue reading “Breaking the chains: The journey of the free spirit”
The art of becoming: A manifesto for “Your Reality is a Construction” philosophical movement
Reality is a canvas, not a cage; its form bends to the will of imagination. To live is to shape, to question, and to become. What follows is a call to awaken, to create, and to master the art of existence—a manifesto for the “Your Reality is a Construction” philosophical movement.
Thorpe Brown’s critical thinking manifesto for our times
Clarity is not born of certainty but of courage—the courage to question, to doubt, to listen, and to grow. In the complexity of modern life, let these principles guide your steps as a lantern through the fog of complexity. 1. Cultivate intellectual humility and admit your limits. Recognise that no one has all the answers,Continue reading “Thorpe Brown’s critical thinking manifesto for our times”
The masks we wear
We wear masks not to conceal but to unveil a deeper truth: Our identities may be but layers of pretence, each mask a threshold, not a wall. Sometimes, we dread the face beneath—yet what if that face is itself a mask, crafted from habit, fear, and the chains of society’s expectations? In the silent gazeContinue reading “The masks we wear”
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