“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Joseph Campbell Hercules, Perseus, Theseus – these were the myths for which I searched the libraries as a 10-year-old. Magnificent heroes, blessed with superhuman strength and unfaltering courage, forged their destinies through journeys fraught with danger and treachery. AsContinue reading “Defining The Hero”
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A Friend or My Shadow
I am always willing to point out my faults, my shortcomings and my failures. But when someone else points out my faults, my shortcomings and my failures – well, that is a different matter altogether. Friendship is about candid and open debate. That’s what makes it exciting and moving forward…. “I don’t need a friendContinue reading “A Friend or My Shadow”
The things one wants to know…
“I wish life was not so short, he thought. Languages take such a time, and so do all the things one wants to know about.” J. R. R. Tolkien Knowledge is increasing exponentially – everyone agrees. Whether wisdom is growing at the same rate, is another matter altogether. We have so much to learn inContinue reading “The things one wants to know…”
Freedom
Epictetus: Born a slave – passionate about philosophy – died a free man. He lived life simply, yet his words were sought after by eminent figures including the Emperor Hadrian, who was best known for building a wall in which marked the northern limit of Roman Britain. I was born free… May I seek outContinue reading “Freedom”
Alexander’s Curriculum Vitae
Today marks the birthday of Alexander III of Macedon (AKA Alexander the Great) At 30, Alexander’s Curriculum Vitae would read: Marital Status: Three Wives (Roxane, Statiera and Parysatis) Education: Studied under Aristotle, who studied under Plato Address: Numerous domiciles ranging between the Mediterranean to Himalaya Current Occupation: King, Conqueror, Empire Builder Prior positions: Commander –Continue reading “Alexander’s Curriculum Vitae”
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