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Animal Spirits: The Bee | Through the Peacock’s Eyes
Another timely consideration of a spiritum animalem from Julianne Victoria at Through the Peacock’s Eyes The term “busy bee” is no accident. Bees symbolize industriousness, concentration, activity, busy-ness, group communication, and family and social networks. They tell us very busy times… Continue reading
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The Metallic Spirit of a Tea Scholar –Gongfu Girl
One thing that I find interesting about nearly all of the portrayals I’ve seen of Lu Yu, the 8th century Chinese writer of the Cha Jing (茶經, “Classic of Tea”), is that they are so consistent in style. He is… Continue reading
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“Seek out historic …
“Seek out historic distractions–purposeful conspiracy and habitual con-spiring (breathing a common air)–by which those who would claim to hold power try to keep empowered. Power belongs to no person. It already flows from the Way and always returns to the… Continue reading
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Power of Art: David
Born to a wealthy Parisian family, Jacques-Louis David was aged seven when his father was shot dead in a pistol duel. Brought up by his uncles, his desire was to paint and he was eventually sent to his mother’s cousin,… Continue reading
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Addicted to Pleasure: Opium
Brian Cox learns the origins and history of modern-day opium addiction. Continue reading
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