Spirit Archives — Andreia Philosophy

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Ordinary People, The Ordinary Plateau, and the Thousand-Year Life.

Who are ordinary people? Ordinary people are the majority. They follow similar well-trodden paths set by their families, walked by their peers, leading to a familiar destination. They have some…

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The Philosophy of Not Starting What Should Not Be Finished: 5 Paths to Consider Before Walking

When starting a new endeavor on or off the path, it is crucial to look forward and see where the path will take you, as far as your eyes and…

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The Trinity of the Loser

What is a Loser A “loser” is someone who is not living up to their potential. That is how we are defining it, against the traditional use, which may be…

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The Domain of Acedia

Acēdía From The Andreia Philosophy Code, Spirit book, ‘The Path’ Entry, Acedia section. Acēdía(Greek): The refusal to engage in your higher purpose. The refusal to feed the spirit through walking…

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How Can Sense Slaves Enjoy The World?

“Do not allow yourself to be thrashed by the provoking whip of a beautiful face,” he told the disciples. “How can sense slaves enjoy the world? Its subtle flavors escape…

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The Way is the Same for all wanderers on The Path

“Concerning the Way—Confucianists, Buddhists, tea masters, masters of ceremonial practices, Noh dramatists, and such—none of these are within the Way of the Warrior. Even though their Ways are not ours,…

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A Samurai’s Record of Regrets

I kept a diary when I was young, and called it “A Record of Regrets.” 163 In it, I logged the mistakes that I made each day. Not a day…

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David Carradine’s Final Lesson: The Pursuit of Pleasure Cannot be Fulfilled

David Carradine is a renowned actor most known for the television series, Kung Fu, or as Bill from Kill Bill, depending on what decade you were born in. His career…

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Excessiveness is Harmful in All Things According to Samurai, Except One Thing

Serving with too much gusto, or cherishing your lord excessively may lead to mistakes; but it will bring to fruition the goal in one’s heart. It is said that excessiveness…

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How to Leave the path to mastery for Play and Pleasure(P&P), Then Return to Your Pursuits

Walking the path of mastery across Body, Mind, and Spirit(BMS) is exhausting. Each domain is a sword and each sword breaks down while progressing on the path. Each domain needs…

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Ordinary People, The Ordinary Plateau, and the Thousand-Year Life.

The Philosophy of Not Starting What Should Not Be Finished: 5 Paths to Consider Before Walking

The Trinity of the Loser

The Domain of Acedia

How Can Sense Slaves Enjoy The World?

The Way is the Same for all wanderers on The Path

A Samurai’s Record of Regrets

David Carradine’s Final Lesson: The Pursuit of Pleasure Cannot be Fulfilled

Excessiveness is Harmful in All Things According to Samurai, Except One Thing

How to Leave the path to mastery for Play and Pleasure(P&P), Then Return to Your Pursuits