An elderly pilgrim was on his way to the Himalayan mountains on a very cold winter day when freezing rain began to fall. The innkeeper said to him, “Good sir, how will you reach the mountains in this weather?” The old man cheerfully replied, “My heart is already there, so it is not difficult for … Read more
Today I attempted to climb the mountain. As I slowly ascended, I felt defeated. Therefore, I had to turn back. Today I wanted to climb the mountain again, but night fell, fear overtook me, and I returned. Today I was ready to climb the mountain, but it was scorching hot, so I gave up. And … Read more
Experiences gained before puberty are deeply ingrained in our personality and stay with us for a lifetime, while imagination and dreams are the invisible fabric of our being and often the main drivers of our actions. That is why children’s literature plays a significant role in shaping character and attitudes towards value systems. Great writers … Read more
The term “bardic tradition” refers to the cultural, judicial, scientific, artistic, and religious institutional systems of Celtic and pre-Celtic peoples of Europe, dating back to at least the 7th century BCE. Records of this tradition can be found in the writings of Greek and Roman historians around the 1st century BCE. They mention three different … Read more
“Virtue is nothing more than acting in accordance with the laws of one’s own nature. Spinoza” “Today, it seems that the concept of “virtue” refers to an outdated ethical system. Virtue comes from the Latin word “vir,” which means human, and “virtus” denotes the merit of a person, the moral strength that one develops, the … Read more
Does life have meaning? Not long ago, this question was considered a sign of mental instability, a symptom of neurosis. A person who starts questioning the meaning of life is either sick or on the verge of a serious illness, Sigmund Freud said. When the illness is cured, the meaning will reveal itself. A healthy … Read more
The topic I want to touch upon today is the mysterious or difficult art of victory. When I say victory, I don’t mean triumphing over someone, breaking down doors, jumping over walls, or feeling superior to others, but rather something much deeper. Many years ago, I had a Teacher who told me that the art … Read more
“Waking up from ‘winter sleep’, dissatisfied with how we spent our time, we often promise ourselves that with the arrival of spring we will turn over a new leaf. And then everything really starts to change.” “Starting over is not that easy. In general, good intentions are not enough in these situations, because as soon … Read more
At the beginning, it is necessary to make a clear distinction between what we call “success” and what is considered a “victory”. Success comes through a favorable outcome of something we had an influence on or through actions we have taken in order to achieve a specific goal. But achieving something successfully does not necessarily … Read more
Relief of the Greco-Indian king, possibly Menander, with the Buddhist symbol of the three treasures (triratana) on a sword, Bharhut, 2nd century BC. However, this dream was extinguished in 301 BC when the empire was divided among three dynasties: Antigonid (Macedonia), Ptolemaic (Egypt), and Seleucid (Asia). In the northeast of the Seleucid kingdom, at the … Read more
