By: LKAwesome Until I moved to the South I didn’t realize that the teaching of Evolution in schools was still debated over; it was something that wasn’t merely a “theory” like it was treated in many biology classrooms. It was the driving force for all change in biological systems, and yet… largely ignored, spoken about… Continue reading Conspire to Evolve
Author: JJ Sylvia IV
J.J. Sylvia IV attended Mississippi State University where he received B.A. degrees in philosophy and communications. He later received a philosophy M.A. from the University of Southern Mississippi.
How To Get Out of a Rut: Perspective Matters
We get into ruts for all kinds of reasons – busy schedules to extremes like natural disasters. Sometimes the way we think about things can help us get out of a rut. I want to consider the the differences between the way we look at things in the West and the way people in the… Continue reading How To Get Out of a Rut: Perspective Matters
A Look at Intro from the Outro
Hello, my name is Megan Cannon and I think we need to be honest in my guest blog post. I am a junior at Mississippi University for Women (MUW) and fall semester made a C in my intro to philosophy class. It feels good to get that off my chest. I do not normally make… Continue reading A Look at Intro from the Outro
Learn How To Meditate W2D2
When I have something on my mind, whether it’s a major stress or a new brainstorm that I’m eager to flesh out, I find it almost impossible to meditate well. My mind constantly jumps all over the place. Today was one of those days. But I’m heed of the following advice from [amazon_link id=”0399529950″ target=”_blank”… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate W2D2
Debunking Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theories
I’m not going to share the video here, but I recently stumbled across a video on social media describing all of the ways that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax or government conspiracy, many of them involving the image above. As long-time readers are aware, I’ve been on a campaign against internet memes and… Continue reading Debunking Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theories
Learning How To Meditate: W2D1
This week’s meditation focus is on learning to simply listen without interpreting. In [amazon_link id=”0399529950″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]8 Minute Meditation[/amazon_link], the author explains that often when we hear a noise, we interpret it in some way. For example, if we hear a plane, we start thinking about how annoying the sound is, how close… Continue reading Learning How To Meditate: W2D1
Right Brain vs. Left Brain Philosophy
LKAwesome recently discussed some of the differences between our left and right brains and how that affects what your facebook profile picture says about you. And I’ve been thinking a lot about that distinction since reading that post. I was pleasantly surprised when I ran across an article on just that subject in an issue… Continue reading Right Brain vs. Left Brain Philosophy
Learn How To Meditate W1D7
I want to pause at the end of week one to reflect on the reactions I’ve gotten from other people while working toward my meditation goal. First, I’ve gotten a tremendous amount of support, and several people offering tips and strategies that that have been successful for them. I’m thankful for the community that this… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate W1D7
Learn How To Meditate W1D6
Please also remember that meditation is not causing your wild displays of mind. The truth is that Roving Mind is always present. The major difference is that, for the first time in your life, you’re noticing it and dealing with it in a brand-new, better way. – [amazon_link id=”0399529950″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]8 Minute Meditation[/amazon_link] Today… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate W1D6
House and Philosophy: Finding the Meaning of Life Through Death
“It’s pathetic. I’m pathetic. An oncologist with cancer. Of all the things that could be killing me. It’s like the universe giving me the big middle finger.” “The universe doesn’t care—” Wilson interrupts “Why me? I’m always telling my patients not to torture themselves because there is no answer.” “Sound advice.” “It’s cruel advice. They were… Continue reading House and Philosophy: Finding the Meaning of Life Through Death