2024
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Hormones
Hormones are chemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine system. They travel through the bloodstream to tissues and organs, delivering messages that tell the organs what to do and…
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Hellenic Worldview
Who is Hellen in Greek mythology? “Hellen” in Greek mythology is not a deity but rather a legendary figure who is considered the progenitor of the Hellenes, or the Greek…
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The goal of fitness isn’t to become “bigger”
The goal is to become more beautiful and strong!
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How to cure Philadelphia?
Cure the guts of people… gut health? Honestly, a lot of the outrage, anger, and mental health issues in modern cities seem to be due to a lack of proper…
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William Penn and Philadelphia’s Parks
William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, had a unique vision for Philadelphia. He planned the city on a grid layout with wide streets and five public squares, meant to serve…
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I appreciate the hours between 4 AM to 7 AM
I like waking up super early because I can putter around, think, write, and read. I enjoy coffee, lifting, yoga, kendama meditation, and calligraphy drawing. Also, a cold shower followed…
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Embrace the Dionysiac state of making art
The “Dionysiac” state in making art refers to a concept inspired by the Greek god Dionysus, who represented the aspects of unrestrained creativity, emotional intensity, and spontaneity. This approach to…
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Heretic
The word “heretic” comes from the Latin “haereticus,” meaning “able to choose.” This term, in turn, was derived from the Greek “hairetikos,” which originated from “hairein,” meaning “to choose.” Initially,…
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Philadelphia is street photography paradise
Philly is the most walkable city in the United States of America? Also, a lot of the architecture reminds me of Rome. The city is simply aesthetically beautiful and suits…
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Daily rituals are important in my life
Walking through the tunnels of City Hall Observing the lunch rush at Reading Terminal Market People watching in the Fashion District mall Strolling by the river, parks, and embracing nature
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Zen Otium Agoge Training
The concept of “Zen Otium Agoge Training” appears to be a fusion of three distinct philosophies and training methodologies: Zen Buddhism, the Roman concept of otium, and the Spartan agoge.…
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Imperfection is more beautiful
The wrinkles on your face The cracks on the walls The withering of the leaves
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Dalliance
The word “dalliance” comes from the Old French term “dallier,” which means to chat or to waste time. It was derived from the Late Latin word “dalliare,” indicating a more…
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The Socratic worldview
The Socratic worldview, named after the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, is centered around the idea that wisdom comes from acknowledging one’s own ignorance. Socrates famously claimed that he knew nothing…
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Dante and Virgil
Dante Alighieri, in his epic poem “The Divine Comedy,” uses the character of Virgil as a guide for the protagonist (also named Dante) through Hell and Purgatory. Virgil, the ancient…
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Consonance
The word “consonance” originates from the Latin “consonantia,” meaning “agreeing in sound.” It’s a combination of “com-” (together) and “sonare” (to sound). Over time, “consonance” has come to describe a…
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Stilo Rappresentativo
“Stilo rappresentativo” is a term from early music history, referring to a style of vocal music that emerged in the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. This style is characterized…

