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the-joy-of-knowledge · 3 months
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Becoming an Intelligent Woman
My Dears,
There is no greater goal than being a fine woman who is intelligent, kind, and elegant. As much as we all want to be described with these adjectives, it takes a great amount of discipline to get there. It is very doable only if you are ready to put in the work.
Here are steps you can add to your routine in the next 4 weeks that will make you 1% more intelligent than you were before. This is a process that should become a habit not a goal. It is long term, however, I want you to devote just 4 weeks into doing these steps first and recognize the changes that follow.
Watch documentaries: This is the easiest step, we all have access to Youtube. Youtube has a great number of content on art, history, technology, food, science etc that will increase your knowledge and pique your curiosity. I really did not know much about world history especially from the perspective of World war 1 & 2, the roaring 20s, Age of Enlightenment, Jazz era, monarchies etc but with several channels dedicated to breaking down history into easily digestible forms. I have in the last 4 weeks immersed myself into these documentaries. Here are a few I watched:
The fall of monarchies
The Entire History of United Kingdom
The Eight Ages of Greece
World War 1
World War 2
The Roaring '20s
The Cuisine of the Enlightenment
2. Read Classics: I recommend starting with short classics so that you do not get easily discouraged. Try to make reading easy and interesting especially if you struggle with finishing a book. Why classics? You see, if you never went to an exclusive private school in Europe or America with well crafted syllabus that emphasized philosophy, history, art, and literary classics, you might want to know what is felt like and for me this was a strong reason. Asides that, there is so much wisdom and knowledge available in these books. In these books, you gain insights to the authors mind, the historical context of the era, the ingenuity of the author, the hidden messages, and the cultural impact of these books. Most importantly, you develop your personal philosophy from the stories and lessons you have accumulated from the lives of the characters in the books you read. Here are classics to get you started:
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald
Candide by Voltaire
Paradise lost by John Milton
3. Study the lives of people who inspire you: I dedicate one month to each person that fascinates me. I read their biography (date of birth, background, death, influences, work, style, education, personal life) For this month, I decided to study Frank Lloyd Wright because I was fascinated by the Guggenheim Museum in New York. I began to read about his influence in American Architecture (Organic architecture, Prairie School, Usonian style), his tumultuous personal life, his difficult relationship with his mentor (Louis Sullivan), his most iconic works etc. By the end of the year I would have learned the ins and outs of people I am inspired by through books and documentaries. Here are other people I plan to learn more about:
Winston Churchill
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Ada Lovelace
Benjamin Franklin
Helen Keller
John Nash
Isabella Stewart Gardner
Caroline Herrera
Ernest Hemingway
Catherine the Great
Ann Lowe
My dears, I hope you enjoyed this read. I cannot wait to write more on my journey to becoming a fine woman. I urge you to do this for four weeks and see what changes you notice. Make sure to write as well, it is important to document your progress.
Cheers to a very prosperous 2024!
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blackswaneuroparedux · 10 months
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Get scared. It will do you good. Smoke a bit, stare blankly at some ceilings, beat your head against some walls, refuse to see some people, paint and write. Allow your little mind to do nothing but function. Please, do poetical justice to your soul.
Albert Camus gets existential about writing, 1959.
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Learn Her Soul - A.D. Woods
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a-meh · 9 days
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palatinewolfsblog · 8 months
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"The deep critical thinker has become
the misfit of the world,
this is not a coincidence.
To maintain order and control
you must isolate
the intellectual,
the sage,
the philosopher,
the savant
before their ideas awaken people."
Carl Jung.
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I used to know things intellectually, but now I feel them.
Ryuichi Sakamoto
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buckupstitches · 1 year
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Top Totty of the Week: Holly Valance
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iriswords · 1 year
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does anyone else love those very intellectual discussions in dark academia books where all the scholars reunite and debate on a theme, and contribute to the making of knowledge while you, the reader, are enraptured and in awe of this display of culture, or is it just me?
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lobotomizedskull · 2 years
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Ladies, use your discretion!
My most recent post generated mixed reviews. Some loved it some loathed it. Whichever category you fall into my advice is for you to use your discretion.
Here are some questions to to ask yourself when scrolling on social media
Why does this appeal to me?
Why does it trigger me?
Are these facts or opinions?
Why did the author put a caveat?
Who could be the intended audience?
It is appalling to me that people will take opinions based on the books personal experiences or observation and simply criticize it because it does it not appeal to them. Are you the only person on the internet? Why do you take yourself so seriously? Why should everything on the internet fit your sentiments?
It is fair to express your opinions, but what is your argument? What is your main point? You simply can't say "this is barbaric!" add more depth to it. You could say "the post seems to dismiss the importance of friendship" doesn't that sound more educated and more conversational?
I also expected that if you have used the internet for a while you should know that you only take what you need and leave the rest. No one is an authority on here especially if they are not writing in the capacity of their profession.
If you loved the post, love it with discernment. You may not apply all the advice I write here to your life because you know yourself best.
Do not put me on a pedestal. I am not your coach, doctor, lawyer, pastor so I do not owe you an obligation neither do you owe. I am simply a girl who just shares her thoughts based on her observations. Read my posts with discretion!!!
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zebulontheplanet · 7 months
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Here’s another reminder to PLEASE talk about ID and borderline ID.
Please have more discussions about it. Please talk about it. Please ask questions about it. Please uplift peoples voices about it.
Time and time again I’ll see so much misinformation and silliness when it comes to ID. So again; TALK. ABOUT. IT.
That’s the only way more people know.
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murakamijeva-muza · 5 months
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scenetherapy · 1 year
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intellectual6666 · 1 month
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Slowly, the summer is coming. Slowly the water in the water bottle is coming back to normal temperature. Slowly the small droplet of sweat is swimming down from the forehead. Slowly the sweaters are going inside the storage trunks. Slowly the taazi matar paneer is turning into only matar ki sabzi. Slowly the sleeveless loose t-shirts are coming back from exile. Slowly the temperature of the hot water which we used for bathing is going down. Slowly the winter is bidding goodbye and giving us a hopeful smile. A hope of seeing us again after 7-8 months.
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ancientorigins · 2 months
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Thomas Aquinas left a profound legacy as the eminent medieval philosopher who reshaped Western thought. Discover how his masterful fusion of faith and reason revolutionized theology and philosophy.
His groundbreaking “Summa Theologica,” a magnum opus which explores the existence of God, ethics and humanity's nature, had an enduring influence on Catholic theology and education, bridging the gap between faith and reason.
The wisdom of this luminary figure seems timeless, and his ideas continue to inspire scholars and seekers across generations.
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yeesiine · 11 months
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I crave intellectual intimacy and emotional safety the deeper I connect with people.
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