Nowadays, there has been a resurgence within mainstream culture to fast. Some do it for purely dietary reasons, while others understand the holistic effects that fasting produces. Let’s look into our history and towards the future to understand WHY WE MUST FAST. Indo-European Fasting Fasting has been a common spiritual and cultural practice across many […]
Physical Culture
Physical culture, in both antiquity and modernity, refers to the cultivation of the body through physical exercise, discipline, and care, aiming for physical health, strength and aesthetic development. However, its meaning and significance have evolved over time. In antiquity, physical culture was deeply intertwined with philosophy, education and societal values. In ancient Greece, for example, […]
E-Learning & Paideia
We find ourselves well within the digital revolution. Though E-Learning is still in its infancy. However, it is safe to say that what we call ‘culture’, within a western context is to be found online. However, is this culture being create consciously? In years to come, what will our descendants think of us? What will […]
The Fitness Foundation
The Fitness Foundation is a concept I have often thought about throughout my personal development journey. I have observed on many occasions, people who would consider themselves to be successful feeling ashamed of themselves. These people are incredibly self-conscious when it comes to their physical form. They see their success in other areas of life […]
The Future of Work
To understand the future of work, we must look back into history. Ask yourself, is the current workforce culture serving our interests individually and societally? Does employment contribute to our fulfilment as a species? Human history spans back over many years, when you dig a little deeper you will notice that things have not always […]
Unlocking the Power of Logic: A Journey into Reason and Rationality
In the grand tapestry of human thought, logic stands as a beacon of reason. It is a guiding light that illuminates the pathways of inquiry, debate, and discovery. From the ancient philosophers of Greece to the digital age of algorithms and artificial intelligence, the principles of logic have served as the bedrock upon which our […]
Exploring Plato’s Academy: A Beacon of Ancient Wisdom
In the bustling streets of ancient Athens, amid the olive groves and marble colonnades, there existed a place where intellectual inquiry soared to unprecedented heights—the illustrious Plato’s Academy. Nestled within the heart of the city, this venerable institution stood as a beacon of enlightenment, nurturing the minds of generations and shaping the course of Western […]
Unveiling the Ollamh: Mastering the Ancient Craft of Knowledge
In the intricate tapestry of ancient Gaelic society, the role of the Ollamh stands as a beacon of wisdom, scholarship, and profound intellectual prowess. To the uninitiated, the term might seem enigmatic, shrouded in the mist of time and tradition. Yet, the Ollamh embodies an archetype deeply ingrained in Gaelic culture. They were masterful custodians […]