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Our enigmatic sense of smell

stephteresa wrote 8 hours ago: We have only discovered 3% of the worlds ocean, we only use on average 11% capacity of our brains an … more →

Tags: Fragrance & aroma, The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Richard Axel, Linda B. Buck, sense of smell, olfactory systemolfaction, Absorption, Socrates

Food for Thought

Easy wrote 1 week ago: When you are centered within you can go where you wish without danger. When you perceive the univers … more →

Tags: Poetry, Philosophy, Inspiration, The Tao, Taoism, writing, spirituality, old ones, meditation

An ode to Cacao Absolute2 comments

stephteresa wrote 2 weeks ago: “Inspiration, sometimes, can be found at the bottom of a shot of dark chocolate Warm, bitter s … more →

Tags: Essential Oils, Beauty, cacao absolute essential oil, anti-oxidants, Aphrodisiac, flavonol, theobroma cacao, Anti-Ageing, "the food of the gods"

Plants are profoundly wise - should we be listening?

stephteresa wrote 3 weeks ago: Plants aren’t merely a source of food, clothing, beverage, tobacco, medicine and perfume, but … more →

Tags: Fragrance & aroma, Disease, healing, Essential Oils, aromatherapy, strange invisible perfumes, Geomantic amnesia, organic skincare, organic perfume

Ancient Greek mavens & those Roman connectors4 comments

stephteresa wrote 1 month ago: The Greeks furthered the knowledge of the Egyptians, the earliest known and most famous being Hippoc … more →

Tags: Ancient Wisdom, Pedacius Dioscorides, De Materia Medica, Galen, myrrh

Egyptian aromas date back to 3000 B.C2 comments

stephteresa wrote 1 month ago: Ancient Egypt is famous for it’s use of aromatic substances, with their plant medicine dating … more →

Tags: Ancient Wisdom, aromatherapy, Egyptians, aromatic substances, Imhotep, Kyphi, Papyrus of Ebers, Aromatics, frankincense

Ancient wisdom

stephteresa wrote 1 month ago: “Ever since human beings walked on this earth they have searched for materials which would ease thei … more →

Tags: Ancient Wisdom, ancient healing, Essential Oils, aromatherapy, Botanicals

Plato: A Primer

Maryam wrote 1 month ago: Alright, time for a brief introduction to one of the most influential thinkers of Western Political … more →

Tags: Philosophy, Intellectual History, Plato, The Republic, theory of forms, Socrates, dialogues, philosopher king, ideal society

Nero's Banquet Hall

Justin wrote 1 month ago: From the Times of London: About 60 years after his death, the Roman historian Suetonius described th … more →

Tags: great cities

The Influence of the Ancients

Maryam wrote 2 months ago: Keeping in touch with my earlier post on Plato’s virtue and justice and his notion of the Phil … more →

Tags: Philosophy, Intellectual History, ISI, Ancients, Influence, free market, Bruce Thornton, PERICLES, Rational Thought

BiBi. Butterfly Babe.

Ali Lochhead wrote 2 months ago: The Story of Psyche and Eros Dr. C. George Boeree The History of Psychology The so-called psyche or … more →

Tags: mythology, Bibi, BB, Butterfly Babe, History of Psychology, The Abduction of Psyche, Dr. C. George Boeree

Hair Wars II1 comment

almarose wrote 3 months ago: Find sample blogs on a gazillion topics at Alpha Inventions The Healing Power of Touch In harmony wi … more →

Tags: God, Good News!, Grace, gratefulness, gratitude, healing, metaphysics, Mysticism, Prayer

Living

Easy wrote 4 months ago: Live your life to the fullest, embracing each day Let not the fear of death enter your heart Trouble … more →

Tags: Poetry, Philosophy, Life, death, Poem, Inspiration, Taoism, writing, spirituality

Yesterdays and Tomorrows

Easy wrote 4 months ago: Would you have me live in yesterdays Holding to the what ifs, the might have beens, I’m repentant my … more →

Tags: Poetry, Philosophy, Life, Poem, Inspiration, tao, The Tao, Taoism, writing

Four Steps

Easy wrote 4 months ago: I look into the pool and see my reflection. I become aware of my sense of self, the core of me. But … more →

Tags: Philosophy, Religion, Life, death, Inspiration, tao, The Tao, Taoism, writing

The Battle

Easy wrote 4 months ago: Lady of the light where are you gone Briefest of glance as she turned and is lost, Prince of Peace a … more →

Tags: Poetry, Philosophy, Life, Poem, War, Inspiration, writing, spirituality, .:*Conflict*:.

Center

Easy wrote 5 months ago: Calm and serenity Reach back within yourself Find again that strength hidden deep Connect with whenc … more →

Tags: Acceptance, Ancients, inner truth, Inspiration, Life, meditation, Philosophy, Poem, Poetry

Lamanai, Belize: Indian Church

wandren wrote 5 months ago: I didn’t know about Lamanai until recently watching an episode of “Cities of the Underwo … more →

Tags: Religious History, Mormonism

I Am Because I Choose

Easy wrote 5 months ago: I stand here I am because I choose Yet I am more A small part of the greatness of all One of many, d … more →

Tags: Poetry, Philosophy, Religion, Life, Poem, Inspiration, tao, Taoism, writing


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