#1 Alchemy of Self Defining the Term ‘Faustian’: A Start of My Debunking Critique or Dialogue with Metamodernism Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be ‘Faustian’ ? Recently, I encountered an interpretation that compelled me to respond. I inquired, through a comment on a post in Metamodern Christianity, about the term ‘Faustian,’ which I perceived was quite wrongly used. The response I received was partly a quote from the book […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-06-112024-06-16 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#1 Alchemy of Self I Ching 乾 1. The Creative What drives the creative force of the universe? The I Ching’s first hexagram, 乾 (Qian), known as “The Creative,” embodies this primal energy. Representing the sky and the ultimate creative power, Qian reflects wisdom on initiating force, smooth success, beneficial actions, and moral integrity. 乾 1. The Creative The first Hexagram in the I Ching […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-06-062024-06-15 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#1 Alchemy of Self #11 La Sprezzatura Passport Susan Cook Greuter’s 10 levels of Ego Development Susan Cook Greuter’s 10 levels of Ego Development The Opportunist (Level 2/10) ~ 4.3% of the adult population The Opportunist is driven by the immediate satisfaction of their own needs and desires. They seek advantages and act primarily from a short-term perspective. Opportunists are capable of manipulating, deceiving, and coercing others into caring for them, […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-05-062024-06-09 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#1 Alchemy of Self But be transformed by the renewing of your mind. the_content() “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:1-2 Analysis: The phrase “chain of reasoning” refers to a logical and sequential series of thoughts or arguments that lead from a premise to a conclusion. It is like a link of ideas, where […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-02-022024-06-07 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#1 Alchemy of Self Sonnet #1 When in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state When in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state — Sonnet 29, William Shakespeare Analysis: “When in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state, And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries, And look upon my self and curse my fate, Wishing me […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-01-212024-06-12 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#1 Alchemy of Self The Dao that can be told is not the eternal Dao The Dao that can be told is not the eternal Dao — Daodejing 1 Analysis: “The Dao that can be told is not the eternal Dao The name that can be named is not the eternal Name. The unnamable is the eternally real. Naming is the origin of all particular things. Free from desire, you […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-01-212024-06-13 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
#1 Alchemy of Self Therefore I speak to them in parables Therefore I speak to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. — Matthew 13:13 Analysis: Parables, their nature being less definitive and more metaphorical, therefore encourage listeners to draw upon their own life experiences and understandings. Unlike direct definitions, parables don’t restrict the interpretation to […] Written by The Alchemist 2024-01-212024-06-07 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
