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MOTD: Science & Enlightenment

Posted on July 18, 2023 Updated on July 18, 2023

Update: After doing some digging, it turns out that this mural was commissioned in 2015 by the The Paradise Project. American artist Levi Ponce created the 75 foot long masterpiece on The Paradise Project’s headquarters in Venice, CA. The name of this creation is called Luminaries of Pantheism. That would make this a Pantheism Meme.

I only recognized five of these people…Einstein, Watts, McKenna, Sagan and Tesla. I originally requested help with the others but, I have the complete list, now. LOL! ~Vic

Top Row: Albert Einstein, Alan Watts (my personal favorite), Baruch Spinoza, Terence McKenna, Carl Jung, Carl Sagan, Emily Dickinson & Nikola Tesla.

Bottom Row: Friedrich Nietzsche, Ralph Waldo Emerson, W.E.B. Du Bois, Henry David Thoreau & Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

Right Side: Rumi, Adi Shankara & Lao Tzu.

Internet Image — I still don’t know who took THIS picture.
I don’t know why the image is dated 11-17-2014.
Click for a larger view.

Meme of the Day

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Thoughts Thursday: Ponderings

Posted on January 26, 2023 Updated on January 25, 2023

C. S. Lewis Quote — Random FakeBook Image

Chicago Tribune Image — Image Credit: I don’t remember.

Cost of Living Image — Random FakeBook Image

Alan Watts Brainwashing Image — Image Credit: I don’t remember.

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Alan Watts (Philosopher) Sketch: Think & Explore

Quote Posted on June 8, 2019 Updated on October 4, 2023

A while back, I asked Mani @ Think & Explore to draw Alan Watts. He is a gifted artist and this is a perfect example. Go visit and see how he drew it. Thanks, Mani! ~Vic

Hi all, I am back with a new pencil sketch today! 😃 There’s a specialty for this one. Some time back, this picture (of Alan Watts) was requested by blogger The Hinoeuma (blog Cosmic Observation) as a suggestion to my next to draw list. I took the suggestion and worked on the sketch recently. […]

via Alan Watts (Philosopher) | Sketch — Think & Explore

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National Simplicity Day

Posted on July 12, 2018 Updated on July 20, 2020

Simplicity Day Image — Image Credit: National Day Calendar

July 12th is another very busy ‘National Day’ with five celebrations. Simplicity Day is observed on the birthday of Henry David Thoreau. He was born on this day in 1817. As a philosopher, he believed in living a simple life:

“In proportion as he simplifies his life, the laws of the universe will appear less complex and solitude will not be solitude, nor poverty poverty, nor weakness weakness.”

He was a world-renowned author, historian, abolitionist, tax resister (my hero!), a surveyor, criticized over-development, preferred the natural ways and transcendentalism and, was a friend of and mentored by, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Born nearly 100 years prior to Alan Watts, the two could have been contemporary peers.

In our overly busy lives, steeped in political battles, materialism, social media madness and the struggle to survive, slowing down, disengaging and walking in nature can be a refreshing break. De-cluttering and simplifying one’s life can, ultimately, bring peace and balance.

Also celebrated today:
National Different Colored Eyes Day
National Pecan Pie Day (Yum!)
Paper Bag Day
Eat Your Jello Day (I’m not kidding)

Cheers and enjoy!

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