Download or read book Reflections on the World of Human Inspirations written by Gabriel Bekö and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspiration is the initial spark that puts us on track towards our beliefs, attitudes, and actions. It partly defines who we are and whom we will become. But what are the sources of our inspirations, what governs them, how do they take shape in our lives and how are our lives shaped by them? Can they be right and wrong, and do we have the power to control them? This book provides an analysis of the historical, geographical, and cultural aspects of those countless moments that ignite our passions, guide our efforts, or cause the lack of both. Through the study of human inspirations, the author elaborates a variety of issues, including current societal, political, and global challenges, spirituality, human character, individualism, education, as well as the contrast between what used to be the political East and West, communism and capitalism. The book offers an intriguing look at the inflation of inspirations in our rapidly changing societies and its global implications. It fuses numerous fields to offer a refined view of the world and ourselves in it. Do advanced societies consist of advanced individuals, or is it time to reassess our values, redefine our principles, and seek inspirations that dare to question the status quo and introduce us to a category of dignity that moves us closer to a truly advanced world?
Download or read book Inspirations Thoughts and Reflections for Life written by Markus Leyacker-Schatzl and published by Bod. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Inspirations'... Do we not all long for inspiration in our lives? In a time where life and society are becoming ever faster? A time in which consumerism and entertainment are often superficial and spiritless? Who or what really still inspires us today? Truly inspiring things have become so rare that when they do come our way, we usually immediately notice them. Sometimes we do not recognize inspiration and regard it as 'corny' because it no longer fits into our seemingly superficial world. 'Thoughts & Reflections'... We have hardly any time for these nowadays anymore, or rather often believe not to have the time for contemplating life, certain things and their relationships. But is this the right way? We run through life like lemmings. The fact that we meet many familiar faces along the way, makes us feel we are on the right path, in the right direction... Without inspiration, without reflection... simply running... Let yourself be inspired by this book!
Download or read book Human Reflections written by M. Lawson and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-30 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is a product of my observations, pitfalls, successes, and hopes for my own life and the life of others. This work is a work that charts my progress and illustrates my personal and innate ability as a human being to seek good despite being surrounded by adversity. I have not been entirely, negatively affected, and I am expressing how one, despite pitfalls, can live and see life in a more meaningful way. We live in an age of great disappointment, and we are all building our lives upon the successes and tragedies of others, and if we remember that no door closed can every stay closed forever, then reflecting on the possibilities of one's potential success can result in our own success and inspiration for those who observe and follow us.
Download or read book A Journey of Reflections written by Enid Dharry and published by Plain Vision Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are no boundaries in time or space that can confine a person’s thoughts. There are no costs incurred to create a thought whether great or small. No company is required to set out on a voyage of thoughts be it near or far. There is a certain freedom of spirit that can be enjoyed by anyone who will simply set out on the wings of thought to wherever, whatever and whenever. Thoughts are energy. Like sound and light, projected thoughts can travel in waves and be reflected in different ways. Enid Dharry’s book, A Journey of Reflections – Inspirational Verses of Affections, with an array of thought provoking verses contained in chapters like ‘Hope for the Journey’, ‘Precious and Valuable’ and ‘Life in Abundance’, will excite the reader’s imagination with echoes of rekindled expectations. Enid Dharry provides a wonderful literary vehicle of insightful essays and poems which transport readers to contemplative locations that inspire revival and renewal of life.
Download or read book Ripples for Reflection written by Paul Wesselmann and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book More Reflections for Managers written by Bruce N. Hyland and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1995 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gathers anecdotes and advice about sensitivity, company politics, leadership, perspective, teamwork, problem solving, appearance, and goals
Download or read book Reflections on Seaside written by Dhiru Thadani and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sequel to the critically acclaimed Visions of Seaside (2013), Reflections on Seaside celebrates the fortieth anniversary of the town of Seaside, returning to the place that has inspired countless designers, architects, urban planners, and everyday citizens in the search for the ideal home. Reflections on Seaside is the most comprehensive book on the history and development of the nation's first and most influential New Urbanist town. The book chronicles the forty-year history of the evolution and development of the town of Seaside, Florida, which has had a significant global influence on town planning around the world. The book features, among other elements, new projects built in and around the town since the last publication in 2013, and outlines a blueprint for moving forward over the next twenty-five to fifty years. Many new essays by a wide array of prominent architects and designers, including Robert A. M. Stern, Andrés Duany, Deborah Berke, Steven Holl, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Ray Gindroz, and Scott Merrill, examine urbanism today as well as sustainability and the environment. Dhiru A. Thadani, AIA, is an architect, author, and urbanist who has worked on projects across the globe and now serves as urban design consultant to several U.S. and international cities. Joseph P. Riley Jr. is an American politician who served for ten terms as mayor of Charleston, South Carolina (1975-2016). Léon Krier is an architect, architectural theorist, urban planner, and prominent advocate of New Urbanism and New Traditional architecture. He is also adviser to Charles, Prince of Wales.
Download or read book Hans Jonas s Ethic of Responsibility written by Theresa Morris and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Articulates the fundamental importance of ontology to Hans Jonass environmental ethics. Despite his tremendous impact on the German Green Party and the influence of his work on contemporary debates about stem cell research in the United States, Hans Jonass (19031993) philosophical contributions have remained partially obscured. In particular, the ontological grounding he gives his ethics, based on a phenomenological engagement with biology to bridge the is-ought gap, has not been fully appreciated. Theresa Morris provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of Jonass philosophy that reveals the thread that runs through all of his thought, including his work on the philosophy of biology, ethics, the philosophy of technology, and bioethics. She places Jonass philosophy in context, comparing his ideas to those of other ethical and environmental philosophers and demonstrating the relevance of his thought for our current ethical and environmental problems. Crafting strong supporting arguments for Jonass insightful view of ethics as a matter of both reason and emotion, Morris convincingly lays out his account of the basis of our responsibilities not only to the biosphere but also to current and future generations of beings.
Download or read book The Humanity of Muhammad written by Craig Considine and published by Blue Dome Press. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes an American Catholic of Irish and Italian descent one of the leading global voices in admiration of Prophet Muhammad? In this overview of Muhammad's life and legacy, prominent scholar Craig Considine provides a sociological analysis of Muhammad's teachings and example. Considine shows how the Prophet embraced religious pluralism, envisioned a civic nation, stood for anti-racism, advocated for seeking knowledge, initiated women's rights, and followed the Golden Rule. Considine sheds light on the side of Prophet Muhammad that is often forgotten in mainstream depictions and media narratives. The Humanity of Muhammad is Considine's contribution to the growing body of literature on one of history's most important human beings.
Download or read book 365 Moments of Wisdom written by C. Werner Strauss and published by C. Werner Strauss. This book was released on 2024-04-05 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Daily Deep Dive Into Inspirational Reflections Explore inspirational wisdom by unleashing the power of motivational quotes. Embark on a transformative journey with a captivating collection of motivational quotes curated to ignite your spirit and drive positive change. Experience profound insights, empowering affirmations, and timeless wisdom that will uplift and inspire. Written by C. Werner Strauss, this book is a beacon of motivation for individuals seeking daily encouragement and personal growth. Elevate your mindset and embrace the extraordinary today.
Download or read book EXISTENCE AND CO EXISTENCE IN PHILOSOPHICAL AND SPECIAL PEDAGOGIC REFLECTION written by Naděžda Pelcová and published by Vydavatelství PedF UK . This book was released on 2020 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mathematics for Human Flourishing written by Francis Su and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The ancient Greeks argued that the best life was filled with beauty, truth, justice, play and love. The mathematician Francis Su knows just where to find them."--Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine" This is perhaps the most important mathematics book of our time. Francis Su shows mathematics is an experience of the mind and, most important, of the heart."--James Tanton, Global Math Project For mathematician Francis Su, a society without mathematical affection is like a city without concerts, parks, or museums. To miss out on mathematics is to live without experiencing some of humanity's most beautiful ideas. In this profound book, written for a wide audience but especially for those disenchanted by their past experiences, an award-winning mathematician and educator weaves parables, puzzles, and personal reflections to show how mathematics meets basic human desires--such as for play, beauty, freedom, justice, and love--and cultivates virtues essential for human flourishing. These desires and virtues, and the stories told here, reveal how mathematics is intimately tied to being human. Some lessons emerge from those who have struggled, including philosopher Simone Weil, whose own mathematical contributions were overshadowed by her brother's, and Christopher Jackson, who discovered mathematics as an inmate in a federal prison. Christopher's letters to the author appear throughout the book and show how this intellectual pursuit can--and must--be open to all.
Download or read book Be Special Be Yourself for Teenagers written by Ronit Baras and published by Be Happy in LIFE. This book was released on 2005 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of 8 inspirational stories for teens, about teens, their families, their relationships, their challenges and their triumphs. Most of the characters in this book are real, except for their names and a few other details. Some live in the future, some have problems reading, some just moved to a new school and some struggle with domestic violence. They are normal kids with real challenges and inspiring solutions. Whether they are different, from the future, from a different country or have special circumstances, the characters of Be Special, Be Yourself for Teenagers, teenagers and adults, deal with the dilemma of giving up their significance to gain love. They struggle with body image, social acceptance, family relationships, school, diversity and inclusion. Invariably, it's their attitude that determines their fate. "Bojé's Magic Powder" is the story of Sam, who feels different and isolated because of her eating habits, while her classmates think she has an advantage. "Beauty Queen" is the story of Michelle, a beautiful girl with a secret, who must work out the priorities in her life and find her inner beauty. "Be Special, Be Yourself" is the story of Adam, who migrates to another country and tries to fit in, without giving up his values. "Curly Line with Flowers" is the story of Jessie, a dyslexic girl, who writes a diary of her brave struggle for acceptance. "The Building of Life" describes one class' attempt to create a perfect setup for a group of people living in a building, while coming to grips with some of the realities of their own life. "The Guidance Counselor" is the story of Tommie, who is physically abused and builds his inner strength to set himself free. "Love Me, Love Me Not" is a "chain story" about the desire that teenagers and adults have to be loved and things they will do to fulfill that desire. "Biography" is the story of Daniel, who finds out, with the help of a classmate, just how much he is loved by the people around him. The author says, "This book is a tribute to my heroes, teens and parents, teachers and friends, people I had met throughout my life, had been great inspiration to me and needed to be known. It is about teens who are juggling the need to be unique with the need to be loved and accepted by others and their wonderful ways to be true to themselves."
Download or read book Reflections for Managers written by Bruce Hyland and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1995 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in paperback, this motivational book presents 68 nuggets of management wisdom from America's top CEOs. Handsomely designed and invitingly sized--with each maxim and its discussion complete on a two-page spread--this pioneering treasury is destined to find a place on the desks of thoughtful managers everywhere.
Download or read book Reflections Through an Hourglass written by E.M. Souza and published by Inspiring Voices. This book was released on 2012-03-21 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The human mind, body and spirit is in constant need of an oasis to which it can constantly resort. In a world that is traveling faster than a rollercoaster, we will always find ourselves in a valley of decision The search for enlightenment, motivation and inspiration is the fuel that drives us and keeps us on the path we need to go. It allows us to go forward and not keep on going through the same revolving door in life. Words that inspire us and allows us to gain insight and question ourselves, will require answers to how we look at life and what we might have to do to change our perception about many different things. Sometimes words suddenly make us surprise ourselves, in realizing somewhere along lifes roll call, we have been missing a beat. We shock ourselves into admitting we were wrong or right about some things, but totally out of touch about other things, and like it or not we have to change our outlook Such is progress, but it also tells us something about ourselves, and how essential change is in all our lives in order to move forward in the march of time. When wisdom enters your heart and knowledge is pleasant to your soul, discretion will preserve you, understanding will keep you. Proverbs 2:verse 10 & 11 Reflections through an Hourglass takes you on a tour of your heart and mind to your inner being so you might look into and question the meaning of your purpose in this life Every life is a Storybook. from the Introduction
Download or read book Restful Reflections written by Lori Forman–Jacobi and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-01-10 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At day's end, quiet your mind and unburden your heart. These peaceful reflections offer wisdom to "sleep on." For each night of the year, an inspiring quote from a Jewish source and a personal reflection on it from an insightful spiritual leader help you to focus on your spiritual life and the lessons your day has offered.
Download or read book Art History as a Reflection of Inner Spiritual Impulses written by Rudolf Steiner and published by SteinerBooks. This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page 778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 13 slide presentations, Dornach, Oct. 8, 1916 - Oct. 29, 1917 (CW 292) "I am going to show you a series of reproductions, of slides, from a period in art history to which the human mind will probably always return to contemplate and consider; for, if we consider history as a reflection of inner spiritual impulses, it is precisely in this evolutionary moment that we see certain human circumstances, ones that are among the deepest and most decisive for the outer course of human history, expressed through a relationship to art." --Rudolf Steiner Rudolf Steiner understood that the history of art is a field in which the evolution of consciousness is symptomatically and transparently revealed. This informal sequence of thirteen lectures was given during the darkest hours of World War I. It was a moment when the negative consequences of what he called the age of the consciousness soul, which began around 1417, were made most terribly apparent. In these lectures he sought to provide an antidote to pessimism. After describing the movement of consciousness from Greece into Rome, coupled with influences from the Orthodox East, he showed how these influences transformed as the Middle Ages became the Renaissance. The process that begins with Cimabue and Giotto develops, deepens, and becomes more conscious in the great Renaissance masters Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Then this movement continues with the Northern masters, Dürer and Holbein, as well as the German tradition. One entire lecture is devoted to Rembrandt, followed by one on Dutch and Flemish paintings. Themes are woven together to show how past epochs of consciousness and art live again in our consciousness-soul period. Replete with interesting information and more than 600 color and black-and-white images, these lectures are rich and dense with ideas, enabling us to understand both the art of the Renaissance and the transformation of consciousness it announced. These lectures demonstrate (to paraphrase Shelley) that artists truly are the unacknowledged legislators of the age. Art History as a Reflection of Inner Spiritual Impulses is a translation from German of Kunstgeschichte als Abbild innerer geistiger Impulse (GA 292, Rudolf Steiner Verlag, 2000).
