The Wisdom of Hypatia: Ancient Spiritual Practices for a by Bruce J. MacLennan

By Bruce J. MacLennan

Discover the non secular secrets and techniques of old Philosophy

Hypatia used to be probably the most recognized philosophers of the traditional global. the combo of classical philosophies she taught to Pagans, Jews, and Christians within the fourth century varieties the very origin of Western spirituality as we all know it this day. The knowledge of Hypatia is a hands-on advisor to utilizing the foundations of philosophy to carry goal, tranquility, and religious intensity on your lifestyles.

To the ancients, philosophy used to be a non secular perform intended to aid the seeker in attaining an outstanding existence and preserve psychological tranquility. Bruce J. MacLennan, PhD, offers a concise historical past of philosophy as much as Hypatia’s time and a revolutionary, nine-month software of religious perform in accordance with her teachings. discover the 3 most crucial philosophical faculties of the Hellenistic Age. Lead a extra serene, balanced lifestyles. adventure self-actualization via union with the divine. become aware of the suggestions defined within the ancient assets, and placed into perform the profound insights of the world’s maximum minds.

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The knowledge of Hypatia is grounded in good scholarship, lucidly written, and, specially, useful. This publication reunites spirituality, philosophy, and psychology right into a direction for our time, and for life. learn it. perform it. you are going to by no means be the same.”—Leonard George, PhD, Chair of the dept of Psychology, Capilano collage

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By Bruce J. MacLennan

Discover the non secular secrets and techniques of old Philosophy

Hypatia used to be probably the most recognized philosophers of the traditional global. the combo of classical philosophies she taught to Pagans, Jews, and Christians within the fourth century varieties the very origin of Western spirituality as we all know it this day. The knowledge of Hypatia is a hands-on advisor to utilizing the foundations of philosophy to carry goal, tranquility, and religious intensity on your lifestyles.

To the ancients, philosophy used to be a non secular perform intended to aid the seeker in attaining an outstanding existence and preserve psychological tranquility. Bruce J. MacLennan, PhD, offers a concise historical past of philosophy as much as Hypatia’s time and a revolutionary, nine-month software of religious perform in accordance with her teachings. discover the 3 most crucial philosophical faculties of the Hellenistic Age. Lead a extra serene, balanced lifestyles. adventure self-actualization via union with the divine. become aware of the suggestions defined within the ancient assets, and placed into perform the profound insights of the world’s maximum minds.

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The knowledge of Hypatia is grounded in good scholarship, lucidly written, and, specially, useful. This publication reunites spirituality, philosophy, and psychology right into a direction for our time, and for life. learn it. perform it. you are going to by no means be the same.”—Leonard George, PhD, Chair of the dept of Psychology, Capilano collage

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The story of love is always in the search for it. —Lynn Freed, The Mirror I’m too close for him to dream about me. —Wislawa Szymborska, I am too close for him … Strephon kissed me in the spring, Robin in the fall, But Colin only looked at me And never kissed at all. Stephon’s kiss was lost in jest, Robin’s lost in play, But the kiss in Colin’s eyes Haunts me night and day. —Sara Teasdale Why are some people attracted to those who are not interested in them? Could it be the challenge that intrigues them?

We met when my mother died and my whole world fell apart. I was new, and he was the caring and considerate person who couldn’t hurt another person’s feelings. I needed stability, and he is very different from those guys who can leave someone for another. I was very depressed about my mother … . We took care of each other. In one-fifth of the romantic attraction interviews, the relationships described started during stormy periods in the lives of the men and women interviewed. 1 Sometimes, the heightened emotional sensitivity followed an experience of loss, such as the death of a parent or a painful breakup.

Stephon’s kiss was lost in jest, Robin’s lost in play, But the kiss in Colin’s eyes Haunts me night and day. —Sara Teasdale Why are some people attracted to those who are not interested in them? Could it be the challenge that intrigues them? The thrill of the chase? Clearly, not having is more arousing for such people than having. Folk songs are one of the best sources of folk wisdom about strong emotions such as longing and romantic love. ” Is it true that when the time for closing the bar draws near, and with it the painful thought of going home alone, the standards go down, and the attractions of the available people in the vicinity go up?

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