The Circle:
My Philosophy Playground
A Dive Into The Principles That Lead Our Lives
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step" -Lao Tzu
Act I: A Series Of Short Stories
There are three major aspects of my life where I have had deep encounters with the body, mind, and spirit. I don’t think I would be where I am today without these things. Even more interesting, these things have only truly came to me since freshman year of highschool. I feel as though they give great examples of the mind, body and spirit, while showing ways one can come to find them self. From a reader’s perspective, these should be very insightful...
No part of the mind, body and spirit is greater or more important than the other. Each piece plays a very important role in human totality, since a circle should not only be as tight as possible, but symmetrical. Symmetry is another dimension of balance a human must have...
Although our circle is important to the wellbeing of ourselves, there is more to the life of an individual than just their own needs. Humans must learn to cooperate with other humans with different ideas and values that potentially contrast their own. Whether it be in a workplace, domestic household, or day-to-day interactions, people are required to coexist on this planet...
Yes, the circle. A model inspired by my own experiences and the careful examination of other philosophers. It clearly defines the interaction between the mind, body and spirit and their dependence on each other. It also sets the framework for the complete picture of internal and external interaction. The circle is also “a circle” for the purpose of symbolizing the central concept of human totality...
Act III: All Parts are Equal
Act II: An Intro to the Cirlce
Act IV: Our Circle with Theirs
