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An Airport Ramp Perspective on Philosophy and Spirituality. What insights could someone working on the airport ramp possibly offer about philosophy, spirituality and mindfulness? My name is Orion, and during my 25-year career working in the aviation Industry, I have been a part of some remarkable and unbelievable experiences, from working outside in -60º C to earning my wings and flying small airplanes. In recent years, I have been seeking spiritual understanding of what it truly means to be human, through independent study of ancient philosophies and religions like Buddhism, Taoism, and ...

Parker Conley interviews guests about philosophy.

The next generation of chiropractors in America are seeking to test chiropractic knowledge of old and find ways to weave it into the healthcare needs of the future. Whether you're a seasoned healthcare professional, fellow chiropractic student or just a curious patient, this podcast will remind you of the power of the nervous system to restore our overall health and give actionable steps to reclaim your highest possibility.

Le Fil de Will met en lumière des femmes et des hommes anonymes et au destin singulier. Par les choix qu’ils et elles ont fait, par leurs rencontres, par les parcours de vie qu’ils et elles suivent, mes invité.es (http://xn--invit-fsa.es) apportent aux auditeurices un point de vue original, décalé, parfois fantaisiste, mais résolument humain. Ce podcast s’apparente à une réflexion sur la simplicité, le lien et le rapport aux autres, à l’art, au vivant. Les invité.es (http://xn--invit-fsa.es) évoquent leurs passions, leurs attaches, leurs angoisses, leurs colères, leurs ...

The Anomalous RAP Podcast is the companion guide to the Anomalous RAP Archive — a space where hip-hop, story, and philosophy collide. Here, I reveal the thoughts behind my creative process, unpack the meaning in my verses, and explore the ideas that shaped both the art and the artist. Sometimes it’s a short reflection, sometimes a long breakdown, sometimes a dialogue with others — but every episode connects back to the Archive and the code it represents. 🔗 Explore AnomalousRapArchive.com — home to the music, stories, documents, and philosophy behind this Anomalous movement. It’s ...

Bienvenue sur ce podcast dédié à l'histoire de France.Mon objectif est simple : rétablir la beauté de notre histoire et vous faire découvrir ou redécouvrir les auteurs, les penseurs et les idées que l'on n'enseigne plus.Je vous propose de replonger dans les sources, de lire les historiens classiques et de regarder notre passé avec un œil neuf. Des Gaulois à la Ve République, j'explore les grandes époques, les batailles décisives, les rois, les saints, les héros et les moments fondateurs qui ont forgé la France.Mon approche est assumée : je suis libertarien minarchiste, ...

The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast is hosted by J. Warner Wallace. J. Warner is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University and a faculty member at Summit Ministries. The Cold-Case Christianity podcast explores the evidence for God's existence, the reliability of the Bible and the truth of the Christian worldview. Please visit our website at www.ColdCaseChristianity.com.

The Sunday Times Bestseller A new assessment of the West’s colonial record In the wake of the dissolution of the Soviet empire in 1989, many believed that we had arrived at the ‘End of History’ – that the global dominance of liberal democracy had been secured forever. Now however, with...

The great insights of the Stoics are spread over a wide range of ancient sources. This book brings them all together for the first time. It systematically presents what the various Stoic philosophers said on every important topic, accompanied by an eloquent commentary that is clear and concise. The result is a set of philosophy lessons for everyone - the most valuable wisdom of ages past made available for our times, and for all time.

Written for those with no physics background, Paul Levy's latest book, The Quantum Revelation: A Radical Synthesis of Science and Spirituality, is for those who have heard that quantum physics is a fascinating subject but don't quite understand how or why.

For the first time, the great depth and diversity of Taoist spirituality is introduced in a single, accessible manual. Taoism, known widely today through the teachings of the classic Tao Te Ching and the practices of t'ai chi and feng-shui, is less known for its unique traditions of meditation, physical training, magical practice, and internal alchemy. Covering all of the most important texts, figures, and events, this essential guide illuminates Taoism's extraordinarily rich history and remarkable variety of practice.

The Complete Strategy Collection, a compilation of ancient and historical philosophies, will increase your knowledge of strategy, conflict, and adversity throughout the ages, giving you valuable insight into the past while opening a window to the future. Although each of the works can be considered a manual or diagram for war or engaging in physical combat, the life skills embodied in each can be adapted to everyday life in modern society. Listen and learn how you, too, can take advantage of the strategies of war.

New Seeds of Contemplation is one of Thomas Merton's most widely known and best-loved books. Christians and non-Christians alike have joined in praising it as a notable successor in the meditative tradition of St. John of the Cross, The Cloud of Unknowing, and the medieval mystics, while others have compared Merton's reflections with those of Thoreau.

In Why I Am a Hindu, one of India’s finest public intellectuals gives us a profound book about one of the world’s oldest and greatest religions. Starting with a close examination of his own belief in Hinduism, he ranges far and wide in his study of the faith.

Holocaust survivor Viktor E. Frankl is known as the founder of logotherapy, a mode of psychotherapy based on human's motivation to search for meaning in his life. The author discusses his ideas in the context of other prominent psychotherapies and describes the techniques he uses with his patients to combat the "existential vacuum".

In the midst of a historic "birth dearth," why do some 5 percent of American women choose to defy the demographic norm by bearing five or more children? Hannah’s Children is a compelling portrait of these overlooked but fascinating mothers who, like the biblical Hannah, see their children as their purpose, their contribution, and their greatest blessing. The social scientist Catherine Pakaluk, herself the mother of eight, traveled across the United States and interviewed fifty-five college-educated women who were raising five or more children.

What does it mean to say that we live in a secular age? Almost everyone would agree that we - in the West, at least - largely do. And clearly the place of religion in our societies has changed profoundly in the last few centuries. In what will be a defining book for our time, Charles Taylor takes up the question of what these changes mean - of what, precisely, happens when a society in which it is virtually impossible not to believe in God becomes one in which faith, even for the staunchest believer, is only one human possibility among others.

As former tutor and adviser to Emperor Nero, philosopher and statesman Seneca was acutely aware of how short life can be - his own life was cut short when the emperor ordered him to commit suicide (for alleged involvement in a conspiracy). And Seneca proved true to his words - his lifelong avowal to Stoicism enabled him to conduct himself with dignity to the end. During his rich and busy life, Seneca wrote a series of essays that have advised and enriched the lives of generations down to the present day.

A mindful and spiritual approach to manifesting and using our own power—from a national bestselling author and world-renowned Buddhist monk “Among Buddhist leaders influential in the West, Thich Nhat Hanh ranks second only to the Dalai Lama.” — The New York Times Every day, in every...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The instant classic about why some ideas thrive, why others die, and how to make your ideas stick. “Anyone interested in influencing others—to buy, to vote, to learn, to diet, to give to charity or to start a revolution—can learn from this book.”—The...