#Humility and Wonder

[allaboutyoupostnthings]

Bees, Beekeeping, and St. Isidore of Seville: A Legacy of Wisdom and Industry

Bees are among the most fascinating creatures in the natural world. Known for their industrious nature, incredible teamwork, and vital role in pollination, bees are essential to ecosystems and human agriculture. Beekeeping, the ancient practice of tending to these remarkable insects, provides not only honey but also products like beeswax, royal jelly, and propolis. Beyond their practical value,…

[maryjosedh]

If you can't do it, consult a professional about it✨️

Wonder Woman v6 010 (2024)

[worstloki]

Fortesa Latifi, We Were Young

[karisumawrites]

Heavenly Father, we love because you first loved us. May we be able to radiate Your love to those around us. Guide us become better bearers of Your image.

[not-so-superheroine]

alert!! alert!!

world church has responded to to my article (in part). just got a copy of the Herald, the official Community of Christ news/mag. and wow o wow.

i can tell from the language used and i know the first presidency and other church leaders read it. President Cramm reached out to me about it even.

it wasn't just me. a lot of Black Saints and allies spoke up/backed up. it's just that the language used in some of it really mirrors what i wrote. like, their premise for not removing CofC/RLDS D&C 116, is the premise of my article. full stop.

losing it. will post more later. but! they listened. and did even more. yay!

edit: (the "post more later")

[in-tenebris-et-in-solitudine]

[omegaphilosophia]

The Philosophy of Occhiolism

Occhiolism is a neologism—coined by John Koenig in The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows—that refers to the awareness of the smallness of one’s perspective in the vastness of the universe. Though not a formal philosophical doctrine, occhiolism raises deep existential, epistemological, and metaphysical questions that overlap with many areas of philosophy.

Core Themes in the Philosophy of Occhiolism:

1. Epistemic Humility Occhiolism encourages a sense of humility about what we can truly know. Our vantage point is infinitesimal, both in space and time, and our understanding is shaped by limited cognitive, cultural, and perceptual tools. This resonates with:

Skepticism, which questions the possibility of certain knowledge.

Phenomenology, which explores how our subjective experience constrains our grasp of reality.

Postmodernism, which challenges totalizing narratives and embraces fragmentation.

2. Cosmic Perspective Occhiolism echoes themes from cosmic nihilism and existentialism, emphasizing the overwhelming scale of the universe in contrast to individual human lives. The feeling it inspires is akin to what Carl Sagan described in the “Pale Blue Dot” – a simultaneous awe and insignificance.

3. Ontological Modesty Occhiolism suggests that no single view of reality is complete. It points to a layered and pluralistic ontology, where human categories are just one way of slicing the real. This idea aligns with metaphysical pluralism and perspectivism, the latter notably explored by Nietzsche.

4. Existential Vulnerability Realizing how small our perspective is can lead to ontological anxiety or angst, a theme explored by Heidegger and Kierkegaard. This confrontation with the unknown or unknowable can either paralyze or liberate, depending on how one integrates it into their worldview.

5. Wonder and Reverence Despite its disorienting nature, occhiolism can foster a renewed appreciation for life, complexity, and the interconnectedness of things. It may lead to an ethical stance rooted in care and respect—not from power or dominance, but from a deep awareness of interdependence and fragility.

[georgebbwbush]

despite my general opposition to religion i do have to admit that liberation theology ppl sometimes do walk the walk in ways i can respect. i especially like it when they do stuff like portraying jesus as a homeless man that makes american protestants absolutely lose their shit

[amelikos]

Gibeon, huh.

[tmarshconnors]

Night Thoughts

When I was a lad growing up I always used to find it very relaxing looking up at the sky. Whether it was on a summer afternoon or in the early morning hours it didn’t matter. I always found great solace in it all. Now as I lay here in the garden dictating this blog onto my iPhone the time is 3.13am it has been a calm night. You hear the sounds of a few cars that go by and a rustling of the leaves from the trees but apart from all the expected noises, it’s been a very calm night.

Each experience feels uniquely personal, a journey into the vastness of the universe and the depths of one's own thoughts. You can really lose yourself. If you let it. It's a symphony of serenity, inviting you to pause, to breathe, and to simply be. 

As you recline on the soft bed of grass, the cool earth cradles you, grounding you in the present moment. The worries of the day melt away, replaced by a sense of wonder and awe as you gaze upward.

Above, the canvas of the sky unfolds, dotted with countless stars shimmering like diamonds strewn across black velvet. Each pinprick of light tells a story, a tale of cosmic beauty and mystery that stretches across eons.

The constellations, those celestial patterns etched into the heavens by ancient civilisations, seem to come alive as you connect the dots, tracing the outlines of mythical beasts and legendary heroes. It's a reminder of humanity's enduring fascination with the stars, our quest to understand the universe and our place within it. I encourage you to download the app called Sky Guide it’s a great app for this kinda of hobby if you’re interested.  

But stargazing isn't just about observing the distant reaches of space; it's also an introspective journey, a chance to reflect on the interconnectedness of all things. In the quiet of the night, thoughts drift like clouds across the sky, weaving intricate patterns of introspection and contemplation.

As you lay there, bathed in the gentle glow of moonlight, you can't help but feel a sense of humility and insignificance in the face of the cosmos. Yet, paradoxically, there's also a profound sense of belonging, of being an integral part of something much greater than yourself.

In those solitary moments, you find solace in the knowledge that you are not alone—that countless generations before you have looked up at the same stars, pondering the same mysteries of existence. It's a humbling reminder of our shared humanity and the fleeting beauty of life itself.

Just my thoughts while lying down tonight.

[sifutoph]

need us to stop being a silly little guy for one second and acknowledge that t0ph is rude and it isn't some funny trait. it's a flaw. its a reaction, sure, because her whole life she'd needed to play the part of being the obedient little girl and her rudeness is a result of wanting to affirm her independence and probs as a legitimate way to exercise her confidence and/or to go about her establishing boundaries or things she didn't like, but it's still a huge flaw.

[karisumawrites]

What are you willing to do today to help someone experience more of His love?

[lameotello]

absolutely part of the charm about Hobbits to me is that they're creatures of little power. They play no grand role in the world as a whole, they're gentle-tempered and occupied with entertaining guests and parties. They hold no sway over the tide of the world, they're not held in high regard, there's no secret powers that only they can wield. They're ordinary, simple beings, and that's what makes them so wonderful. That's why the bravest of them change the course of the world

[gender-euphowrya]

idk who needs to hear this but maybe that survival skill you have is actually a trauma response

[jimfostercoc]

In "About Alice," author Calvin Trillin writes about the love of his life, Alice, and how she was equally at home being a wife, mother, educator, writer, and friend. This discussion with the author took place on a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" originating in San Francisco, California.

[pinestripe37]

Amen!! :') Truly comforting!

God is the Father of Heavenly Lights and the Father of Compassion with Whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. <3

reblog this and put in the tags something you love about God