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By Maya Talisman FrostDec 16, 20031 topic

Good, Good, Good, Good Intentions

I always do a lot of thinking about good intentions in December. nnIt's not because I'm inspired by the holidays. I'm simply observing the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Each year, around December 10th, I reread that incredible document just to remind myself that as humans, we can all agree on what it means to have basic rights and to be treated fairly. It's an ninspiring piece of writing, and it fills my heart with hope--that is, until I remember t

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Maya Talisman FrostNov 19, 20031 topic

Five Surprisingly Hip Political Ideas From Plato

Don't you love politics? nnMe, neither. But I do like thinking about politics. And wouldn't you know it? Just when you think you've come up with a dazzling opinion, you find nout someone else had that same idea hundreds of years ago. So much for being original. nnStill, it's delightful to discover that you share opinions with great thinkers. nnPolitical pundits have a fabulous time skewering politicians and demanding accountability. Talking heads analyze failing policies and

Primary topic: Adult and Senior Development

Adult and Senior Development

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By Maya Talisman FrostNov 19, 20031 topic

Looking At Time With A Capital T

I keep a fossil on my desk at all times. Whenever I feel rushed or find myself creating a sense of urgency, I pick up the fossil and caress its polished surface. Itâs over 200 million years old. Suddenly, returning that phone call or meeting that self-imposed deadline doesnât seem nearly as critical. My ancient arthropod reminds me that, in the scheme of things, this moment is indescribably insignificant. I find that remarkably comforting. nnTrue story: I brought the foss

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Maya Talisman FrostNov 5, 20031 topic

On Hope and Harmonic Concordance

I love mysteries. nnNot mystery books. I'm talking about life's real npuzzles. nnIt's powerful to contemplate the heavens and ngrasp the enormity of the universe. We tend nto go along, head down, minding our own business and nstruggling with the minutiae of our lives. To pause, nlook up and peruse the star-studded sky is a reminder nof the insignificance of so many of our worries. nnWe need to pause more often, and we need to remind nourselves repeatedly that the little thing

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Maya Talisman FrostNov 3, 20031 topic

Would Socrates Be A Celebrity Today?

Last week, as I was standing in the checkout line of my local grocery store, I found myself staring at the dozen or so magazines on display. As I gazed upon the various photos and headlines praising or trashing the celebrity du jour, I got to thinking. nnWhat kind of celebrity would Socrates be if he were alive today? How would we treat him? nnIn what way would he ask his questions in the 21st century? He never wrote much of anything--we know his ideas mostly through the work

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Maya Talisman FrostNov 3, 20031 topic

How To Entertain A Thought

After studying scores of great thinkers like Leonardo Da Vinci, I think I've stumbled upon what really set them apart from the rest of the folks living (and thinking) at the same time. nnIt's remarkably simple. They learned how to entertain a thought. nnAristotle said, "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." nnHmmm. To entertain a thought without accepting it. nnWe need to do that. Everyone needs to learn how to be good hos

Primary topic: Brain Enhancement

Brain Enhancement

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By Maya Talisman FrostOct 26, 20031 topic

Massage Your Mind!: How to Entertain a Thought

After studying scores of great thinkers like Leonardo da Vinci, I think I've stumbled upon what really set them apart from the rest of the folks living (and thinking) at the same time. nnIt's remarkably simple. They learned how to entertain a thought. nnAristotle said, "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." nnHmmm. To entertain a thought without accepting it. nnWe need to do that. Everyone needs to learn how to be a good h

Primary topic: Brain Enhancement

Brain Enhancement

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By Maya Talisman FrostSep 24, 20031 topic

Massage Your Mind!: Who's Winning--You or Your Stuff?

Maybe it's just a weird week. Three times in the past three days, I've bumped into someone I know and started a conversation with, "Hey, how ARE you?" nnNothing unusual about that. But the responses were all discussions of problems with STUFF. Cars. Computers. Sprinkling systems. Lawnmowers. Burglar alarms. Phones. Dishwashers. Everybody's stuff was causing headaches. Okay, so I guess the short answer to the question would have been, "I have a headache." nnIt's not that I did

Primary topic: Happiness

Happiness

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By Maya Talisman FrostJul 3, 20031 topic

Becoming an Excellent Human: Five Great Ideas From Aristotle

It was Socrates who said that the purpose of philosophy is to help each of us become âan excellent humanâ. That seems like a respectable and reasonable big-picture goal for every person on the planet. nnBut what about the specifics? How do we become excellent humans? How can we use philosophy in our everyday lives to help us succeed in this most important goal as homo sapiens? nnThe surprising thing about philosophy is that it is incredibly user-friendly if you take it in

Primary topic: Happiness

Happiness

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By Maya Talisman FrostJun 2, 20031 topic

Massage Your Mind!: Are You Living In A Cave?

When I was three years old, I had an experience Iâll never forget. My mother had just prepared lunch for my brother and me, and a neighbor lady came running over, breathless, telling my mother some news. Mom went right to the television and turned it on. This was unusualâshe rarely watched TV. She set up the ironing board in the living room(!) so that she could iron while watching. Stranger still, she seemed to have forgotten all about naptime. My brother and I sat on the

Primary topic: Creativity

Creativity

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By Maya Talisman FrostMay 8, 20031 topic

Massage Your Mind!--A Spontaneous Woo to You

As I was driving to a friendâs house recently, I passed the Dublin Pub, a local watering hole known for its live music. On the reader board, one bandâs name caught my eye: Spontaneous Woo. Hmmm, I thought. What a cool concept. There is nothing quite like letting out a joyous, spontaneous âWOO!â when things are going our way. We might personalize our woo, making it come out as âYESSSS!â or âSweeeeeetâ or even âWoo-HOO!â No matter what elicits this response,

Primary topic: Happiness

Happiness

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By Maya Talisman FrostApr 30, 20031 topic

Massage Your Mind!: Beardless Philosophy for Daily Living

I read a quote in one of those celebrity columns recently that just blew me away. Itâs not that I believe everything I read, especially when it comes to Hollywood, but for the sake of discussion, letâs assume that the quote was correctly stated. nnIt was attributed to Angus Young, member of the band AC/DC. Think big arena rock, throbbing bass, and screeching vocals. You could identify an AC/DC song in the first few measures by its distinctive bass line and ribald lyrics.

Primary topic: Adult and Senior Development

Adult and Senior Development

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