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ARTArticleWhat Is Meant by Spontaneity and How to Apply ItThere are two types of spontaneity and each of them proceeds from a different cause and has a vastly different effect. Spontaneity is generally understood in the context of responding ‘naturally’ to situations without a lot of thinking, planning or detailed consideration of one’s actions or their consequences. It is important to distinguish the two types of spontaneity to understand when and how it should (and should not) be applied.ARTArticleWhat Is the Difference Between Spiritual and Psychic?First, we must remember that Sri Aurobindo and the Mother relate the term ‘psychic’ to the soul, the aspect of the individual that maintains a direct connection with the Divine. The soul is an organising principle within the earth-consciousness and, while it maintains a connection to the Divine, nevertheless is rooted in the evolutionary principle of the earth-consciousness. The psychic being, which has developed and evolved over innumerable lifetimes, is based in the earth-evolutionary process and through aspiration is able to come into contact with the spiritual realms and spiritual powers aARTArticleWhat Is the Role and Importance of the Physical Body for the Evolution of Consciousness?Why do we have a physical body? We undergo pain and suffering related to having a body as we age, experience illness, injury, the infirmities of old age, and eventually the process of death of the body, in some cases through very painful means.ARTArticleWhat Is to Be Done With Our Multiple Personalities in the Spiritual PathThere are numerous strategies adopted by spiritual seekers throughout the ages to try to address the divergent pulls of the various aspects or ‘personalities’ within each individual. Brute force has been tried. Stoicism and resistance to the force of desire has been tried. Abandonment of the active life has been tried. Sublimation of sexual impulses has been tried. Various forms of intense meditation and concentration have been tried. Suppression of one or another impulse, aspect or power of the being has been tried.ARTArticleWhen the Fire Has Consumed All Its FuelSri Aurobindo translates Shwetashwatara Upanishad, Chapter Six, Verse 19: “Who hath neither parts nor works, for He is utterly tranquil, faultless, stainless, therefore He is the one great bridge that carrieth us over to Immortality, even as when a fire hath burnt up all its fuel.”ARTArticleWhen the Psychic Being Comes Forward to Direct the Exte
al NatureThere is a considerable difference in effective results from the psychic being having an influence, essentially from ‘behind’ the surface nature, on the actions of the life in the exte
al world, and what Sri Aurobindo and the Mother designate as the psychic being ‘coming forward’. Until the psychic being is sufficient well-developed, it is essentially ‘overpowered’ by the energy and focus of the exte
al body, life and mind. It may make ‘suggestions’ but it cannot, at that stage, take full control of the exte
al life.ARTArticleWhy Is Joy Inconstant, and How Does One Extend it?It is first necessary to distinguish pleasure from joy. Pleasure may arise from the most insignificant, exte
al factors, a sense impression, a lucky or fortuitous turn of events, or some passing vital response to a circumstance. Pleasure is a response of the surface being to something which has a positive impact for the body, the life-energy or the mind. It lasts while the stimulus that provoked it remains in place, or for some short period after the impetus has receded, as an ‘after glow’ effect. Pleasure is transitory by nature.âAt the same time, if the stimulus abides too long, it tends toARTArticleWisdom of Baruch SpinozaBaruch Spinoza (November 24, 1632–February 21, 1677), born in Amsterdam, was a Portuguese-Jewish philosopher and one of the foremost thinkers of the Enlightenment. He is known as one of the most original and radical philosophers of the seventeenth century.
Below we list some words of wisdom from Baruch Spinoza.
“The most tyrannical of governments are those which make crimes of opinions, for everyone has an inalienable right to his thoughts.”
“If you want the present to be different from the past, study the past.”ARTArticleWisdom of Blaise PascalBlaise Pascal (June 19, 1623 – August 19, 1662), was a French mathematician, philosopher, physicist, and inventor.
A child prodigy, he wrote a remarkable dissertation on projective geometry at the age of 16. He later worked on probability theory, developed calculating machines, wrote a key treatise on the arithmetical triangle, and was a pioneer in the natural and applied sciences.
Below we list some words of wisdom from Blaise Pascal.
“When intuition and logic agree, you are always right.”ARTArticleWisdom of Dolly PartonDolly Parton (born January 19th, 1946) is a country music singer-songwriter legend. She’s also a business woman and philanthropist. She was first a successful songwriter for other artists, then released her first album in 1967, and has since sold over 100 million records since. She’s had 110 career-charted singles over the past 40 years.
Below we list some words of wisdom from Dolly Parton.
"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain."
"A positive attitude and a sense of humor go together like biscuits and gravy."ARTArticleWisdom of Friedrich NietzscheFriedrich Nietzsche (October 15th, 1844 – August 25th, 1900) was a German poet, philologist, philosopher, composer, and cultural critic whose work heavily influenced contemporary philosophy.
Below we list some words of wisdom by Friedrich Nietzsche.
"Do you want to have an easy life? Then always stay with the herd and lose yourself in the herd."
"Men who think deeply appear to be comedians in their dealings with others because they always have to feign superficiality in order to be understood."ARTArticleWisdom of Goldie HawnGoldie Hawn (born November 21st, 1945) is an American actress, producer, dancer, and singer. She rose to fame on the sketch comedy program Laugh-In (1968–1970). She received the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for Cactus Flower (1969) and has appeared in many films since.
Below we list some words of wisdom from Goldie Hawn.ARTArticleWisdom of Hannah ArendtHannah Arendt (October 14, 1906 – December 4, 1975) was a German-bo
philosopher and historian, and was one of the most prominent political theorists in the last century. She wrote extensively on the topics of totalitarianism, and the nature of power and evil. The Origins of Totalitarianism and The Human Condition are two of her more well-known publications.
Below we list some words of wisdom from Hannah Arendt.
“We all carry fault within.”ARTArticleWisdom of Immanuel KantImmanuel Kant (April 22nd, 1724 – February 12th, 1804) was a German philosopher and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers. His comprehensive and systematic works in epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics made him one of the most influential thinkers in modern Western philosophy.
Below we list some words of wisdom by Immanuel Kant.
"Most men use their knowledge only under guidance from others because they lack the courage to think independently using their own reasoning abilities. It takes intellectual daring to discover the truth."ARTArticleWisdom of John LockeJohn Locke (August 29, 1632–October 28, 1704) was an English philosopher and physician, and known as the “father of liberalism.” Liberalism was originally defined as a political and moral philosophy based on the right to private property and personal liberty, basic human rights, and equality under the law. John Locke was one of the most important philosophers of the Enlightenment and his contributions are reflected in the United States Declaration of Independence.
Below we list some words of wisdom from John Locke.
“The most precious of all possessions is power over ourselves.”ARTArticleWisdom of Keanu ReevesKeanu Reeves (September 2nd, 1964) is an actor who was born in Beirut and raised in Toronto. His breakthrough role was in the 1989 science fiction comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. In addition to many films since then, Keanu has directed, plays bass guitar in the band Dogstar, and is known as one of the nicest guys in Hollywood.
Below we list some words of wisdom by Keanu Reeves.
"I always felt a bit alone and isolated from other people...I did a lot of pretending as a child. It was my way of coping with the fact that I didn't feel like I fit in."ARTArticleWisdom of Morgan FreemanMorgan Freeman (June 1, 1937) is an American actor, narrator, and producer. He’s received many awards for his work, including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He received the Kennedy Center Honor in 2008, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2011, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2012, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2018.
Below we list words of wisdom by Morgan Freeman.
"How are we going to get rid of racism? Stop talking about it!"ARTArticleWisdom of René DescartesRené Descartes (March 31, 1596– February 11,1650) was a French scientist, mathematician and philosopher. He pioneered analytic geometry, is often considered the father of modern philosophy, and contributed greatly to the Age of Reason.
Below we list some words of wisdom from René Descartes.
“Reason is nothing without imagination.”
“God alone is the author of all the motions in the world.”
“Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems.”
“With me, everything turns into mathematics.”ARTArticleWisdom of RumiRumi (September 30, 1207–December 17, 1273) was an Iranian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic. His wisdom and spiritual writings are widely known throughout the Middle East, and he is one of the best-selling poets in the United States.
Below we list some words of wisdom from Rumi.
“I am neither of the East nor of the West, no boundaries exist within my breast.”
“Your depression is connected to your insolence and refusal to praise.”
“It may be that the satisfactio
I need depends on my going away, so that when I've gone and come back, I'll find it at home.”ARTArticleWisdom of St. Catherine of SienaSt. Catherine of Siena (March 25, 1347–29 April 29, 1380) was an Italian mystic and author who greatly influenced Italian literature and the Church. Pope Gregory XI sent her to negotiate peace with Florence and she was canonized in 1461.
Below we list some words of wisdom from St. Catherine of Siena.
“You are rewarded not according to your work or your time but according to the measure of your love.”
“Obedience shows whether you are grateful.”
“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”
“One who knows more, loves more.”ARTArticleWisdom of Tina TurnerTina Turner (November 26th, 1939 – May 24, 2023) was a singer, dancer and actress. She became famous as the lead singer of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue before she became far more successful on her own. Her 1984 multi-platinum album Private Dancer won the Grammy for record of the year and she was the oldest female solo artist, at 44, to top the Hot 100. She’s sold over 100 million records and received 12 Grammy Awards. She’s also the first black artist and first woman to be on the cover of Rolling Stone.ARTArticleWisdom of Tom ShadyacTom Shadyac (December 11, 1958) is an American author, director, producer, and screenwriter. He wrote and directed the comedy films The Nutty Professor, Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty Patch Adams, and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. In 2010, Shadyac wrote, directed, and narrated his documentary film I am, that looks at his leaving materialistic lifestyle after a bicycle accident.
Below we list some words of wisdom by Tom Shadyac.ARTArticleWise Reminders from Albert CamusAlbert Camus (November 7th, 1913 – January 4th, 1960) was an Algerian-bo
French author, philosopher, dramatist, and jou
alist. He received the 1957 Nobel Prize in Literature at age forty-four, the second-youngest recipient in history. His works include The Plague, The Rebel, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Stranger, and The Fall.
He was politically active and opposed Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union because of their totalitarianism. Camus was a moralist and leaned towards anarcho-syndicalism.
Below we list words of wisdom by Albert Camus.ARTArticleWise words from Emanuel SwedenborgEmanuel Swedenborg (February 8, 1688–March 29, 1772) was Swedish inventor, scientist, philosopher, theologian, and mystic. He is most known for his book about the afterlife, Heaven and Hell.
His career as a scientist and inventor, involving mostly geometry, chemistry, and metallurgy, included several mathematical and mechanical inventions.
Emanuel Swedenborg also published an article explaining mental and spiritual events as tiny vibrations, and was intent on forming a theory to explain how matter relates to spirit.ARTArticleWise Words from Gottfried Wilhelm LeibnizGottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (July 1, 1646–November 14, 1716) was a German scientist, mathematician, and philosopher.
He developed core concepts of integral and differential calculus and was a pioneer in the realm of mechanical calculators. He is known as one of the founders of computer science.
As a philosopher, he was of the scholastic tradition, influenced contemporary analytic philosophy, and viewed our world as one of God’s perfect creations.
Below we list some words of wisdom from Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.ARTArticleWise words from Jayne MansfieldJayne Mansfield (April 19th, 1933 – June 29th, 1967) was an American actress, singer, entertainer, and Playboy Playmate. She was known for her publicity stunts and personal life, had several box-office successes, and won a Theatre World Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Jayne was one of Hollywood's original blonde bombshells and is still one of the most recognizable icons of 1950s celebrity culture.ARTArticleWise words from Marsilio FicinoMarsilio Ficino (October 19, 1433–October 1, 1499) was an influential Italian philosopher, Catholic priest, and astrologer. He helped revive Neoplatonism, was the first to translate Plato’s works into Latin, and was instrumental in helping to develop European philosophy. The Medici’s, the most powerful family of Florence Italy, were lifelong patrons of Marsilio Ficino, who tutored young members of the family.ARTArticleYoga as Applied Psychology to Understand and Address the Complexity Inherent in the Evolution of ConsciousnessThe evolution of consciousness involves an increasing level of complexity as successive levels of consciousness are layered and then interact with each other, with each layer attempting to not only express its own native way of seeing and acting, but also needing to accommodate the demands and different considerations of the other levels. Thus, we may think of something with the mind, but when we try to express it in the body or the vital level of our being, we find that it does not translate exactly as conceived.ARTArticleYoga: The Science of ConsciousnessIn our modern world, we see the wide dissemination of yoga, primarily as a means of gaining some measure of control over the body, through the postures developed and taught under the rubric of ‘hatha yoga’. In many instances, teachers of hatha yoga have taken the step of teaching their students about breathing techniques, called ‘pranayama’, as well as various forms of meditation, chanting and devotional singing. Hatha yoga is taught as a means to obtain health, fitness, wellness, and flexibility of the body and potentially as a way to address stress, insomnia, and lack of peace in the mind.ARTArticleA Simple Method to Achieve Peace and Silence in the MindThere are a number of proven methods for achieving peace and silence in the mind. Some are more arduous than others. The more one works at it, the more inward pressure one asserts to try to achieve this status, the greater the intrusions that force themselves on the mind. This is the result of a rajasic effort filled with desire for a particular result. The Mother suggests a method that releases this pressure, and allows peace and quiet in the mind to come over time with repeated effort, but without being filled with desire and any aggressive method.