aware of not being aware
This consciousness explains a lot about the high 200s. Seven examples given.
Brian Gibbs
humility and awe are consequences of realizing the unfathomability of the universe
A state of diminished ego, knowing that you do not know, yet aware of perfection beyond human comprehension. By request.
"To cure sometimes, to relieve often, and to comfort always"
Request: My doctor friend introduced to me this quote, on the role of a physician.
"Expanded" Along the Path to Enlightenment
Request: Some years ago before they were asked to desist, a group of Doc students were circulating the ‘Daily Quotes’ with expanded context - i.e. with the surrounding and other related text. I still have my copies of them and read them daily.
ahimsa
Request: principle of nonviolence, emphasizing respect for all living beings in thought, word, and action.
Imperial vs. metric system
Request: Can we settle the debate?
professional sports players
Solar plexus energy can do heroic feats.
social death
"a pattern of group behavior that ignores the presence or existence of a person within the group" -- apa.org. Alternately, "the experience of dying to others."
inflammation
Part of the complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, and is a protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators -- wikipedia.
"worrying is praying for what you don't want"
Request: I guess by worrying about something we are holding it in mind, thus making it more likely to happen.
"There are no others"
Ramana Maharshi's answer to the question "How are we supposed to treat others?"
Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill
The book is considered a classic in the personal development genre and has been widely influential in shaping the way people think about success and wealth -- wikipedia.
DeepSeek (chatbot)
"Compliance with Chinese government censorship policies and its data collection practices have also raised concerns over privacy… However, it has also been praised for its open weights and infrastructure code, energy efficiency and contributions to open-source artificial intelligence" -- wikipedia.
Summa Theologica, by Thomas Aquinas
Request: Since he had a major effect on Catholicism, e.g. the fonts of morality, I figured his work would be of great value to calibrate.
T/F: use of force is sometimes justified
In her most recent book, Susan Hawkins explains how sometimes Doc would respond in ways his students may not expect. He flipped people off on the highway, slammed the door in people’s face, and he cussed frequently -- request.