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  Essays 10: On the Shortness of Life

  Sêneca

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  On the Shortness of Life was written by Seneca around the year 49AD. He argues that we waste so much time because we do not properly value it. We expend great effort in protecting other valuables such as money and property, but because time appears intangible, we allow others to occupy it and take time away from us. Wise people, on the other hand, understand that time is the most valuable of all resources, and with effort can free themselves from external control to engage in meaningful introspection and create an intentional life. 
  Seneca urges his readers to live in the present and adapt themselves to a purposeful life in agreement with Nature. Only by doing so, can one then truly unlock both past and future. The completeness of each present moment allows one's awareness to expand to the equal of that of the universe, and achieve true virtue and happiness. 
  The statements which urge Paulinus to retire from public life are in notable contrast to Seneca's advice in his essay Of Tranquillity of Mind to seek public employments in order to render life attractive. However, in his related treatise, On Leisure, Seneca makes the point that there is no inconsistency and that one can serve the greater community in either or both roles 
  Translation by John W Basore, produced by Vox StoicaSeneca's Essays Series: 
  1) Of providence –  addressed to Lucilius 
  2) On the Firmness of the Wise Man – addressed to Serenus3-5) Of Anger (Books 1-3) – addressed to his brother Novatus6) Of Consolation – addressed to Marcia7) Of a Happy Life – addressed to Gallio 
  8) Of Leisure – addressed to Serenus 
  9) Of Tranquillity of Mind – addressed to Serenus10) On the Shortness of Life – addressed to Paulinus11) Of Consolation – addressed to Polybius12) Of Consolation – addressed to Helvia

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  Scenes From The Journey

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  Follow author and narrator Ann Tudor as she moves from one stage of life to the next, looking for the lesson as well as for the beauty of the moment. Her stories are informed by the varied experiences of her life: she has been teacher, wife, mother, grandmother, copy editor, fibre artist, practitioner of the healing arts, pianist, aspiring cellist, and, underlying it all, observer/writer.

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  Only Those Who Dare Truly Awaken...

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  Wondering about your destiny? 
  Your magic is the energy that guides you to your destiny. Itis searching for you for it is time for adventurous change in your life. The reason you want to start this uplifting journey is:Your intuition has told you that something amazing is about to beginYou want to set yourself free of the drudgery of corporate life or other negative influencesYou have been magnetized by the energy of this guidebookYou know that you are part of something immense, but you are not sure what that is · You have a hectic life, therefore you want focused easy to follow guidance 
  Included within this personal guidance is thirty life changing easy to follow experiences. Each experience allows you to connect with your magic in the comfort and safety of your own home. When you start to uncover your magic, you will be truly amazed as to what you will discover. 
  Simply connect with this guide to find out how to start this amazing journey. 
  Once you embark on this incredible adventure, the magic never ends!

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  Choose Greatness - 11 Wise...

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  Why do some teens thrive as adults while others struggle? What makes the difference?Gary Chapman, the New York Times number one best-selling author of The Five Love Languages®, and Clarence Shuler met when Clarence was still a teen. Gary mentored Clarence and helped him make wise decisions during his tumultuous teen years. Decades later, the two are still close friends and both lead powerful ministries that help people all around the world live better, more godly lives.

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  How to Ikigai - Lessons for...

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  Ancient, time-tested wisdom: Okinawa, Japan, is a tiny, tiny island south of the Japanese mainland where people live their life's purpose every day. How is it possible for so many to live each day in such meaningful ways? The Okinawan concept of Ikigai.Magical reality come to life: David Michiels stuttered severely well into his adulthood. In clinical terms, his stutter was difficult to treat. But David started to work in a liquor store. Before long, his focus turned to one specific section of the sales floor: the scotch section. As he spent more of his days learning about scotch, he began to share his knowledge with customers. Eventually, David noticed that his stutter vanished when he talked to anyone about scotch. Over time, David's passion led to a new life. Today, he is a renowned whiskey expert, traveling the world tasting and purchasing whiskey on behalf of his employer. He feels his life is meaningful because of ikigai.A humble look at happiness: Bringing together an exploration of joy not unlike that of The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a look inward reminiscent of The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer, and deep truths like those explored by Singer in The Surrender Experiment, How to Ikigai describes the concept of Ikigai with clarity and meaning.

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