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What’s the difference between a frog and a modern human?

Published in December 6th, 2019
Posted by in Health, Philosophy
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A frog is unable to regulate its internal temperature. It is what we call cold-blooded. If it gets too cold, it must seek refuge in the mud at the bottom. It is also unable to regulate its evaporation, hence it can never go far from a pond lest it dry out. Lizards are slightly more […]

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Saying “NO” to fitting in

Published in December 6th, 2019
Posted by in Philosophy
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And now for a guest post from a writer who needs no further introduction 🙂 … Okay, it’s Trish from Simple in France. I could type you a grocery list hundreds of items long detailing all that my husband and I have said ‘no’ to as we’ve cut our expenses and our time commitments. The […]

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With great freedom comes great responsibility

Published in December 4th, 2019
Posted by in Philosophy
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Freedom is not the last word. Freedom is only part of the story and half of the truth. The positive aspect of freedom is responsibleness. That is why I recommend that the Statue of Liberty on the East Coast be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast. — Viktor E. Frankl Pertaining […]

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