Our current culture has grown out of the attitudes, ideas and institutions of ancient Greece. Academy, lyceum, gymnasium, school, educator, grammarian, and many other foundational concepts of today’s educational system were inherited from them, therefore it is understandable why the understanding of the concept of education should be sought in ancient Greece. The idea of … Read more
Perhaps it is possible to overcome the fear of death, but it is even more important to overcome the fear of life. Jorge Angel Livraga Often in life, we find ourselves in situations where we do not see a way out, where fear takes hold of us and our hearts become weak. In those moments … Read more
The truth is that we all need a reason to give direction to life. The key lies in seeking good reasons and stable roots. This topic can be observed from two perspectives: being motivated or being unmotivated. We hear both expressions every day, in different situations and in relation to many aspects of life. Motivation … Read more
The idea of the soul has shaped the West and its greatest minds for millennia. Today, in scientific discourse, the concept of the soul is avoided and replaced with the term “self”. However, self-optimization leads us in a different direction from the development of the soul. A self-centered individual leads to a different society than … Read more
“Empathy is finding the echo of another person within oneself. Nelson Mandela” “Empathy signifies the process of directly experiencing the emotional state, opinions, and behavior of another person. The word empathy comes from the ancient Greek word πάθος, which translates to feeling and experiencing.” “This is a complex phenomenon that can be studied from various … Read more
“If you walk the path that you build with your own hands every day, you will arrive where you need to be.” -Egyptian proverb In the continuous yearning for wisdom, which enriches the lives of those who are not afraid to call themselves philosophers, the search for and encounter with one’s own inner being occupies … Read more
In today’s world, many long for change. People want to see changes, they want a world that will know how to deal with burning issues, not only recognize them but also offer valid solutions and finally – solve them. We can quickly list the main questions that the world as a whole is facing today, … Read more
The Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung is considered the founder of analytical psychology, whose interest did not stop at theoretical psychology and clinical practice, but extended to alchemy, mysticism, Eastern and Western philosophy, astrology, and many other areas that could provide answers to questions about the meaning of human existence. Because of this, the life … Read more
Carl Gustav Jung (1875 – 1961) was a Swiss psychologist, psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and author of numerous works that are not easily categorized into existing categories. He spent his lifetime in self-examination, seeking connections between psychology, philosophy, religion, alchemy, dreams, archetypes, and symbols, deepening the path towards his own individuation – one of the key concepts … Read more
Isn’t it obvious that there is, or rather, that there must be a “cosmic intelligence” that acts in everything, even in what is invisible and incomprehensible to us? There is, therefore, a plan of action that is manifested in a universal Law… This Law or set of laws is also called the “meaning of life”; … Read more
