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Critical Thinking

Unity in Diversity: A Celebration of Our Differences

In a world where differences often divide us, the concept of “unity in diversity” stands as a beacon of hope and understanding. It reminds us that despite our varied backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs, we are interconnected as human beings. Let’s delve into the richness of diversity and explore how embracing it can lead us to greater unity and harmony. Understanding Unity in Diversity Unity in … Continue reading Unity in Diversity: A Celebration of Our Differences

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Health and Wellbeing

A Self-compassionate Journey through the Dark Night of the Soul

Life is sometimes intricate and difficult, and we may encounter a profound and occasionally perplexing phenomenon known as the Dark Night of the Soul, a time when the soul traverses the shadowy realms of inner turmoil, questioning, and existential crisis. While this may sound like an ominous journey, it is, in fact, a transformative process that holds the potential for profound personal growth and self-discovery. … Continue reading A Self-compassionate Journey through the Dark Night of the Soul

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Personal Development

Why Apologizing Is an Act of Responsibility

It happens sometimes that we say the wrong thing at the wrong time, or something inappropriate, or have an attitude that has offended the sensibilities of one or more people. In everyday life, communication errors and misunderstandings are the order of the day. But how do we behave when we realize that something we have said or done has had a negative impact on others? … Continue reading Why Apologizing Is an Act of Responsibility

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Politics

Why We Must Tolerate Intolerance

The Paradox of Tolerance Back in the 1940s, a philosopher named Karl Popper came up with something called “The Paradox of Tolerance.” He said that if everyone tolerates every idea, then intolerant ideas will emerge. Tolerate people, being the soft pushovers they are, will tolerate this intolerance. However, the intolerant will not tolerate tolerant people. So, eventually, the tolerant will get rammed up the backside. … Continue reading Why We Must Tolerate Intolerance

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Personal Development, Self-awareness

The Automation Paradox

If there’s one aviation disaster that darkens my knickers more than most, it’s AirFrance 447 – the scheduled passenger flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, which crashed into the Atlantic Ocean on June 1st, 2009.  In a very simplified nutshell, this is what happened. Approximately 2 hours after takeoff, AirFrance 447 entered a storm system that caused the instrumentation that measures the aircraft’s airspeed … Continue reading The Automation Paradox

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Why Understanding Personality Is Key to Increasing Potential

I recently completed a course on personality theory that I found infinitely fascinating. Today I want to share some thoughts about how this understanding can help us better navigate in the world. You can think of personality as the lens through which we view the world. It functions by filtering the world so we only pay attention to certain things. This then influences the way … Continue reading Why Understanding Personality Is Key to Increasing Potential

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Question of the day: Number 551

“Enlightenment is when a wave realises it is the ocean.” – Thich Nhat Hanh What does it mean to be enlightened? How would you define enlightenment? How does one attain it? I’m curious to hear your thoughts. *** You can find AP2’s personal blog here at: https://clear-air-turbulence.com You can also find him on Medium at: https://anxiouspilot2.medium.com Or on Twitter at: @AnxiousPilot Continue reading Question of the day: Number 551

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