Wisdom For The Journey

Author : Paul A. Olson
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0803235623

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The Journey to Wisdom by Paul A. Olson Pdf

The Journey to Wisdom addresses a broad array of topics in education, the natural world, and medieval intellectual history. The book examines a philosophy of education that originated with the ancient Greeks and that reached its culmination in the late-medieval and early-Renaissance periods. That philosophy of education promotes a journey to wisdom, involving an escape from pure subjectivity and ?the seductions of rhetoric? and leading to a profound awareness of the natural world and ?nature?s God.? It grants us a renewed sense of education as a self-directed, transforming journey to knowledge and insight?rather than (as is so often the case now) as an impersonal, bureaucratized trek that reflects little sense of the ultimate aims of education.øThe volume opens with a discussion of the quarrel in ancient Greece between the Sophists and the so-called ?philosophers??a quarrel, Paul A. Olson writes, ?out of which the [philosophers?] tradition centering education in reality, as opposed to social convention, develops.? Subsequent chapters follow the development of this tradition in the writings of Augustine, Boethius, Dante, Petrarch, Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and others. Here Olson refutes several recent theories: that medieval intellectuals helped legitimize technological mastery and exploitation of the environment; that medieval education involved no systematic progress ?toward recognizing the sanctity of creation?; and that all literary works?medieval ones included??are self-referenced,? and therefore that they offer no guidance to a world beyond themselves.øThe Journey to Wisdom will be essential reading for students of ancient, medieval, and Renaissance intellectual history. But in its unmistakably modern concerns about education, the book also speaks to a far wider spectrum of readers. Olson?s study falls into that rarest category of scholarly productions: one that reflects both its author?s profound knowledge of the past and his equally great commitment to the present. That dual commitment accounts for the uncommon insights?and pleasures?offered by this book.

Author : Stuart A. Schlegel
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780820349589

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Wisdom from a Rainforest by Stuart A. Schlegel Pdf

In the early sixties, Stuart Schlegel went into a remote rainforest on the Philippine island of Mindanao as an anthropologist in search of material. What he found was a group of people whose tolerant, gentle way of life would transform his own values and beliefs profoundly. Wisdom from a Rainforest is Schlegel's testament to his experience and to the Teduray people of Figel, from whom he learned such vital, lasting lessons. Schlegel's lively ethnography of the Teduray portrays how their behavior and traditions revolved around kindness and compassion for humans, animals, and the spirits sharing their worlds. Schlegel describes the Teduray's remarkable legal system and their strong story-telling tradition, their elaborate cosmology, and their ritual celebrations. At the same time, Schlegel recounts his own transformation—how his worldview as a member of an advanced, civilized society was shaken to the core by a so-called primitive people. He begins to realize how culturally determined his own values are and to see with great clarity how much the Teduray can teach him about gender equality, tolerance for difference, generosity, and cooperation. By turns funny, tender, and gripping, Wisdom from a Rainforest honors the Teduray's legacy and helps us see how much we can learn from a way of life so different from our own.

Author : Henri J. M. Nouwen
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780061739644

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Bread for the Journey by Henri J. M. Nouwen Pdf

When beloved author Henri Nouwen set out to record this daybook of totally new reflections, he suddenly found himself on "a true spiritual adventure." For in these 366 original, interlocking morsels of daily wisdom, Nouwen provides both sustenance and a trail for us to follow, as he unveils, to his own surprise, his personal map of faith. From the delicate interplay of human experience to the surrender to Christ and the embrace of Christian community, that journey of Christian spirituality is explored and celebrated here in each eloquent, thought–provoking passage, "The table is one of the most intimate places in our lives. It is there that we give ourselves to one another. When we say, 'Take some more, let me serve you another plate, let me pour you another glass, don't be shy, enjoy it,' we say a lot more than our words express. We invite our friends to become part of our lives. We want them to be nurtured by the same food and drink that nurture us. We desire communion.... Every breakfast, lunch, or dinner can become a time of growing communion with one another." Intimately personal and inspiring, Bread for the Journey is a daily feast of fresh insight into the challenges and deep joys of a life lived in close communion with God. Nouwen is a wise, loving companion who invites us along as he finds joy in the community of loss, true freedom in forgiveness of others, and hope in surprising places. Each daily meditation is a stepping–stone along a path of private discovery, offering Nouwen's seasoned yet fresh ideas on kindness, love, suffering, and prayer, the Church as God's people, and the importance of Jesus in one's life–reflecting, as a whole, Nouwen's own 'personal creed.' Bread for the Journey brims with daily nourishment and guidance for devoted followers and new friends alike –– food for thought on a yearlong journey of discovery and faith.

Author : Don Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Aphorisms and apothegms
ISBN : 1878318519

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Wisdom for the Journey by Don Jones Pdf

Author : Sharice Jones
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781503532250

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The Journey – Pearls of Wisdom by Sharice Jones Pdf

This book will help you look into your inner self to help you find your purpose and seek the path you were meant to travel. The book is inspiring, motivating and purposed filled with the objective to inspire individuals to live an on purpose life. And to help guide you in developing your inner gifts and tapping into your GOD given destiny; with the hopes of ultimately becoming all GOD has intended for you to become. The book will also address different areas of life where some individuals may struggle and how other individuals may have overcome their obstacles and were brave enough to share their life experiences. The author will share glimpses of experiences she learned growing up in St. Louis Missouri and then eventually relocating to Texas.

Author : M. Fethullah Gülen
Publisher : Tughra Books
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597848756

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Journey to Noble Ideals by M. Fethullah Gülen Pdf

Journey to Noble Ideals is a compilation of speeches Fethullah Gulen delivered in Pennsylvania, USA, between 2012 and 2013. The book provides guidelines to build our individual ladders to self-discovery. In Gulen's prescription, climbing this ladder requires "lifelong contendedness," "a spirit of chivalry," "becoming soil to grow roses," "balance and moderation," "being self-critical," "not to be dizzy with worldly pleasures," and "sincerity of intention." Nourished from a millennium old accumulation of knowledge and tradition, Gulen speaks of preserving one's "chastity of thoughts" but not lagging behind, and instead soaring across the "horizons of spiritual knowledge." For Gulen, a healthy society is built on a "happy marriage," observing the "rights of neighbors," "sound reason," and "asking for forgiveness." Above all, his faith rests on a firm belief that "God is sufficient" for all. This work will be a source of inspiration for all the travelers' journeying to noble ideals.

Author : Noah BenShea
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1992-10-20
Category : Bakers and bakeries
ISBN : 0345377990

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Jacob's Journey by Noah BenShea Pdf

"Heartwarming...A message of deliverance and fulfillment...A cause for joy and celebration." Father Malcolm Boyd As readers of Noah benShea's beloved international bestseller JACOB THE BAKER already know, Jacob's humble life changed when his neighbors discovered his great wisdom, for everyone wanted to draw upon it to solve their problems. Now, once again, Jacob's life is changing. The villagers propose that he give up baking and become their holy man. Instead, Jacob sets out on a journey, alone without destination. What he learns is shared in this treasure of plain-spoken wisdom.

Author : Odella Glenn
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781469190099

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Wisdom for the Journey by Odella Glenn Pdf

Wisdom for the Journey culminates years of periodic, miscellaneous writing. My desire to write spills over from my love for reading. Between reading fascinating books and creating writing projects, I began to say "Someday, I'll write a book." "Someday" dragged on into years. I finally chose a book title and began to write. Pages of dated manuscript filed away in folders attest to my periodic bouts of writing. Years go by without a completed manuscript. It seems like the write-a-book dream had faded. Then one day when I least expect it, the "write-a-book dream" returns resuscitated and stronger than ever. I hear a voice in my spirit say "You have a book, books to write before you sleep. You must begin to write now!" Immediately I am moved to start over again, and to forget the manuscript I had toyed around with for so long. Wisdom for the Journey is the title that erupts from that voice. With it comes a mandate, "Go all the way this time on to a published book. Suddenly, my self-talk is activated and I say to myself "Here I go again back to the writing track. How many times have I been here before? I must not allow history to repeat itself again" When the self-talk stops, I realize that I need some way to ensure that I stay on course, keep procrastination away, and finish the book this time. The idea floods my mind that making a writing vow to God would give me assurance. I search the Bible for wisdom on making vows. Many people of the Bible have made them. Some of their vows have been foolishly made and produced unfavorable consequences. The eleventh chapter of Judges records such a vow. Jephthah, a great warrior, made a vow that results in the death of his only child. Not wanting to make a mistake, I search the scriptures for more wisdom. Scriptures teach that: vows are voluntary, but very serious; carry as much force as a written contract ; and are unbreakable. (Deut. 23:21, 23) Wisdom's bottom line is: If you make a vow to God you must pay it. The Lord demands it. There are no excuses and no exceptions. I carefully consider the biblical cautions and warnings about making a vow. I prayerfully conclude that for me a vow is the assurance I need for getting the book finished. So I make this vow to God. "Every day that you allow me to live, I will write for at least one hour. The writing sessions will continue daily until I have a completed manuscript ready for publishing. Making that vow is the beginning of Wisdom for the Journey. A few months into the writing sessions, painful arthritis and carpal tunnel pain attack my hands and wrists. I begin to think that its okay to quit now. But I recognize that voice as Satan with a "buyout package". My response to him is "Get behind me Satan ! You must have lost your mind to suggest that I break my vow to God." I recite biblical scriptures for strength and courage. Galatians 6:9 reminds me that "in due season we shall reap, if we faint not". In the meantime, wearing arthritic gloves, and carpal tunnel wrist braces, I continue to write as I seek more wisdom. I apply Romans 4:17 to the situation that says "Call those things which be not as though they were." And the wisdom of Job 22:28 that says "Thou shall also decree a thing and it shall be established unto thee." So believing and trusting God, I pray. Then I declare and decree that: "As I continue to write the manuscript my hands are healed and strengthened, and I am anointed and empowered to finish writing the book." The daily writing sessions continue as planned; the manifestation takes place as decreed; and Wisdom for the Journey is completed, fulfilling the writing vow I made to God.

Author : Chogyam Trungpa
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2000-10-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0834821370

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Journey Without Goal by Chogyam Trungpa Pdf

Based on the author's talks at Naropa University, this volume introduces the reader to the principles of tantra, based on the practice of meditation, which leads to the discovery of egolessness. Trungpa Rinpoche provides a direct and experiential picture of the tantric world, explaining the importance of self-existing energy, the mandala principle, the difference between Buddhist and Hindu tantra—stressing the nontheistic foundation of Buddhism. The role of the teacher and the meaning of tantric transmission are also presented. Written for the student of Buddhism rather than the scholar, Journey without Goal demystifies the vajrayana and at the same time affirms the power and sacredness of its ancient teaching.

Author : Elizabeth Melott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798889453444

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Taking Flight by Elizabeth Melott Pdf

In a faraway land of Mythia, where dragons once ruled the skies atop the Cloudtouch Peaks, a young dragon named Icy attends the prestigious dragon academy. She possesses a kind of heart and a strong determination, but she harbors a secret that sets her apart from her fellow dragonlings - she can't fly. Now as the time for her to prove her skills in the skies approach, will she be able to overcome the challenges before her and take flight?

Author : Marlene C Holayter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1087949599

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Wisdom Is A Journey by Marlene C Holayter Pdf

When confronted by an existential crisis, noted educator Marlene C. Holayter is drawn into a journey of personal discovery. As she approaches retirement, the author is compelled to find the meaning, purpose, and value in her life. As she delves into her own story, one door opens to another, and soon she is exploring the stories of others. Drawing on interviews with over one hundred people, Holayter examines how the search for what matters, enriches life, and how each decade becomes a crossroad for the next. Through the lens of her own journey of growth, the author reveals insights gleaned from the vast and varied and yet, sometimes commonly shared experiences of a wide range of people. Wisdom is a Journey asks deep questions about seeking guidance, the power of connections, and the importance of empathy in a complex world. By offering perspective through these collected reflections and lived lessons, Holayter's book is an opportunity to be nurtured by others as you walk your own path toward wisdom.

Author : Ilarion Merculieff
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781623170509

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Wisdom Keeper by Ilarion Merculieff Pdf

Ilarion Merculieff weaves the remarkable strands of his life and culture into a fascinating account that begins with his traditional Unangan (Aleut) upbringing on a remote island in the Bering Sea, through his immersion in both the Russian Orthodox Church and his tribe’s holistic spiritual beliefs. He recounts his developing consciousness and call to leadership, and describes his work of the past thirty years bringing together Western science and Indigenous peoples’ traditional knowledge and wisdom to address the most pressing issues of our time. Tracing the extraordinary history of his ancestors—who mummified their dead in a way very similar to the Egyptians, constructed one of the most sophisticated high seas kayaks in the world, and densely populated shorelines in North America for ten thousand years—Merculieff describes the rich traditions of spirituality, art, dance, music, storytelling, science, and technology that enabled them to survive their harsh conditions. The Unangan people of the Aleutian Islands endured slavery at the hands of the U.S. government and were placed in an internment camp during WWII, where they suffered malnutrition and disease that decimated 10 percent of their population. Merculieff movingly describes how the compassion of Indigenous Elders has guided him in his work and life, which has been rife with struggle and hardship. He explains that environmental degradation, the extinction of species, pollution, war, and failing public institutions are all reflections of our relationships with ourselves. In order to deal with these critical challenges, he argues, we must reenter the chaos of the natural world, rediscover our balance of the masculine and the sacred feminine, and heal ourselves. Then, perhaps, we can heal the world.

Author : Mike Murdock
Publisher : Wisdom International Inc
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1997-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781563940613

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Secrets of the Journey by Mike Murdock Pdf

B-94 SECRETS OF THE JOURNEY, Volume 3 In 7 Days, You Could Learn The Secrets That Could Make Your Life Easier Than It Has Ever Been Before. 10 Advantages of The Use of Office Equipment Versus People / 6 Instructions You Should Give Your Staff / 4 Suggestions For Handling Inappropriate Questions...and much more!

Author : Susan Berrin
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580237239

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A Heart of Wisdom by Susan Berrin Pdf

Shows us how to understand and meet the challenges of our own process of aging—and the aging of those we care about—from a Jewish perspective, from midlife through the elder years. Over 40 contributors offer their insights and experiences through personal narrative, text studies, poems, ceremonies and stories about aging, retiring, growing, learning, caring for elderly parents, living and dying.

Author : Diana Beresford-Kroeger
Publisher : Random House Canada
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780735275089

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To Speak for the Trees by Diana Beresford-Kroeger Pdf

Canadian botanist, biochemist and visionary Diana Beresford-Kroeger's startling insights into the hidden life of trees have already sparked a quiet revolution in how we understand our relationship to forests. Now, in a captivating account of how her life led her to these illuminating and crucial ideas, she shows us how forests can not only heal us but save the planet. When Diana Beresford-Kroeger--whose father was a member of the Anglo-Irish aristocracy and whose mother was an O'Donoghue, one of the stronghold families who carried on the ancient Celtic traditions--was orphaned as a child, she could have been sent to the Magdalene Laundries. Instead, the O'Donoghue elders, most of them scholars and freehold farmers in the Lisheens valley in County Cork, took her under their wing. Diana became the last ward under the Brehon Law. Over the course of three summers, she was taught the ways of the Celtic triad of mind, body and soul. This included the philosophy of healing, the laws of the trees, Brehon wisdom and the Ogham alphabet, all of it rooted in a vision of nature that saw trees and forests as fundamental to human survival and spirituality. Already a precociously gifted scholar, Diana found that her grounding in the ancient ways led her to fresh scientific concepts. Out of that huge and holistic vision have come the observations that put her at the forefront of her field: the discovery of mother trees at the heart of a forest; the fact that trees are a living library, have a chemical language and communicate in a quantum world; the major idea that trees heal living creatures through the aerosols they release and that they carry a great wealth of natural antibiotics and other healing substances; and, perhaps most significantly, that planting trees can actively regulate the atmosphere and the oceans, and even stabilize our climate. This book is not only the story of a remarkable scientist and her ideas, it harvests all of her powerful knowledge about why trees matter, and why trees are a viable, achievable solution to climate change. Diana eloquently shows us that if we can understand the intricate ways in which the health and welfare of every living creature is connected to the global forest, and strengthen those connections, we will still have time to mend the self-destructive ways that are leading to drastic fires, droughts and floods.