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philosophybits · 2 months

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We can be knowledgeable with other men's knowledge, but we cannot be wise with other men's wisdom.

Michel de Montaigne, Essais

#philosophy #quotes #Michel de Montaigne #Essais #knowledge #wisdom #understanding #awareness

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reality-detective · 7 months

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The beauty 💫 of nature ❇️ never ceases to amaze me. 👀

Remember while we are in the midst of this spiritual war ⚔️ to venture out and absorb all her beautiful energy. Focus on this 🌎 and not on all the darkness.

Mother Nature ❇️ is more powerful than these inverted satanic freaks.

Never forget how powerful you are! Your focus 👁️ is a weapon. This is why the dark ones try so hard to get your attention. Focus on love 💜 and nature ❇️. Ignore their distractions as they are fighting a losing battle and are lying sore losers!

Be aware 👀 but not obsessed⚡️ follow your intuition 👁️ and always remember love 💜 is the most powerful force in the universe. 💫

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hermesmyplatonicbeloved · 5 months

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Cyclops Are Valuable and Highly Skilled Workers in PJO, Not Mistakes.

Something I find really interesting (read: annoying) is how Annabeth says that "Cyclops are mistakes," and then nearly everything we hear of cyclops in every book/series says differently?

Of course there's outliers like Polyphemus and the cyclops Annabeth stabbed as a 6-7 year old but those are the exceptions. The majority of cyclops that are mentioned/seen aren't like that.

In tlt, Chiron says that Zeus thinks Poseidon stole his lightning bolt so Poseidon could have his cyclops study and make copies of it. Which means that his cyclops are highly competent weaponsmiths.

In SoM, Tyson works with Beckendorf and the Hephaestus kids and learns how to make magical objects. By the end of the book, Tyson makes a magical shield for Percy, which reveals so many of his talents: 1. Tyson is an artist (the shield was covered in scenes of their adventures from that summer), 2. Tyson went from fumbling with small objects to making an intricate shield in the space of 2 months. Which means that Tyson (and possibly all cyclops) have the ability to learn/pick up on skills very quickly with high degrees of proficiency. 3. Not to mention all the work that went into the mechanics of making the watch and the shield.

In SoM, Tyson was able to tell that Clarisse's warship's engine was failing, and was able to fix it, long enough for it to hold together for a few more minutes. And this was with little to no education in ship engines. So just as Percy has instinctive power over old fashioned wooden ships, Tyson has power over modern engineered ship engines.

In tlo, Poseidon's army of cyclops fought alongside him and the other Olympians against Typhon, demonstrating that not only are they decent warriors/soldiers but they are literally the best. They're good enough to fight alongside Olympian gods, including Zeus.

In tlo, Zeus makes Tyson a general of Olympus's armies. So 1. Cyclops can hold positions of authority not only in Poseidon's kingdom but also Zeus's. And 2. Olympus also has an army of cyclops (I'm assuming that Tyson is a general over an army of cyclops and not an army of lesser immortals/nymphs/satyrs/minor gods).

In tlo, Tyson and his cyclops friends are the ones building most of the minor gods cabins. Which shows that they're construction workers and civil engineers. Possibly architects too - aside from Nico's cabin it's unclear who designed the other cabins.

In HoO, Gaea has an army of cyclops, one that marched towards camp jupiter. Idk if they're Poseidon's cyclops - and I highly doubt they are because the gods including Poseidon were against Gaea, and most of Poseidon's cyclops live with him in Atlantis - and also because according to Greek myths Gaea and Ouranus also had a few cyclops kids. Gaea was using her own cyclops kids here. Either way, the fact that they're part of an army, one that responded to their mother/grand-mother etc. call shows that they're competent soldiers, at the very least.

In Cotg, Percy sees many cyclops building Poseidon's summer villa. So their abilities include construction and civil engineering as well.

So in conclusion, cyclops are hella talented. They're highly proficient in weapon making, magical weapons making, they have unnaturally good ability to pick up on new skills, they're elite fighters, hold positions of authority in multiple kingdoms, construction workers and civil engineers.

They're literally trades people? And in our society, tradesmen (and women) literally hold our houses together? They're essential workers. You wouldn't have a house, or plumbing or electrical systems or a furnace or AC without tradesmen. Idk if it's the same in PJO because Rick doesn't get into that level of worldbuilding. Anyways.

You wanna call them "mistakes" again, Annabeth? Or say "eww" when Tyson tries to say hi to you?

#tyson #poseidon #anti annabeth chase #percy jackson #pjo #hoo #heroes of olympus #percy jackson and the olympians #rick riordan #percy #zeus #pjo hoo toa #cotg #i would understand it if annabeth was 6-7 when she said “eww” at tyson. but shes fucking 13 years old. grow up.#your mother is the goddess of knowledge and wisdom. start acting like you have some. the excuse “im only 13 and ive lived at camp my whole #life“ will only take you so far #annabeth stans dni #cyclops

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demigod-of-the-agni · 5 months

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runs back into bromantic flight. eyo does that mean Lloyd has a saddle (not actually a saddle, but something that connects to both him and Kai that is) that Kai can use to move Lloyd's arm in dragon form while traveling around on him?

I made a doodle just for you, dear anon

(lloyd is extra noodle-y now)

(also not tumblr eating the quality again god im so sorry)

Anyway what you're seeing here is that, yes, Kai has a saddle that he uses to connect the prosthetic to. The little glowing yellow things around Kai's leg? They're supposed to represent the straps that Kai fastens around his thigh to connect him to Lloyd's prosthetic (but i grew lazy and did not draw them in properly lmao)

Kai's thigh would be strapped to the radioulnar portion of the prosthetic, and the "stirrup" Kai's foot rests in is bolted into this sliding piston in the carpal portion of the prosthetic (which i also did not draw (forgot to) so you'll have to imagine it).

The main idea behind the self-regulating pistons is actually based on a real-life phenomenon called the perching reflex, which is found in birds! A series of "flexor tendons" are attached from the bird's femur and stretch all the way down to the back of the leg and the underside of the toes. When the bird extends its legs, the toes extend as well because the tendons relax; and when the the bird flexes its legs, the toes curl up because now the tendon is stretched around the bones and prevent free movement. This is actually how birds can sit in trees and sleep all night without falling.

(from Bird Vet Melbourne)

Similar thing is happening with the prosthetic, but instead of tendons it's pistons. When Kai flexes his leg, his thigh draws up the upper portion of the prosthetic and his flexing ankle (dorsiflexion) curls up the prosthetic's fingers, so to speak; and when Kai straightens his leg, his thigh pushes the upper portion downward, and his foot extension (plantarflexion) also extends the fingers.

I know this sounds like an absolute workout for Kai, and it is, and you may think by the time he comes back after numerous test flights everyone is very aware of his bulging quads, but it's not that obvious; it's like riding bicycle, if you think about. a really long bicycle. with one leg. while flying in the air. It's pretty much the same thing.

TLDR: there is a saddle that connects to the prosthetic. Kai sits on the saddle and uses his leg to adjust Lloyd’s prosthetic

#lol….. I took forever on this one………. sorry anon #but the doodle was fun to draw. if only tumblr didn’t eat the quality >:(((((((#me trying very hard to make my anatomy knowledge understandable and not just a bunch of super specific terms #I was about to write “the tendons originate from distal femur posteriorly and extend down the radioulnar portion #and insert into the claws in the inferior aspect” like that makes sense to me #but to people who do not torture their brain with anatomy????? I try to preserve your sanity #bromantic flight #artoftheagni #ninjago au #kai smith #kai jiang #lloyd garmadon #prosthetics #more lore stuff #ninjago #agni of wisdom

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mindofserenity · 1 year

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When knowledge grows, the heart becomes wisdom-filled. When wisdom grows, the soul becomes beautiful.

— mindofserenity

#mindofserenity #wisdom #understand the deeper wisdom #knowledge is elegance #myreminders #islamic reminders #quotes #muslim #islamic quotes #islam #subhanallah #sabr #muslimah #revert #arabic

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wayti-blog · 5 months

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“A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other.. Until their secret is given to another to look after, then perhaps two human creatures may know each other..”

― Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

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hopethroughscriptureministries · 7 days

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Seeking Wisdom:

Unlocking the Treasures of God's Knowledge

Introduction: Join us in exploring the profound truths and practical insights that can transform our lives as we seek after the wisdom that comes from God.

Scripture Passage: Proverbs 2:1-6 (KJV) Cross References: James 1:5, Proverbs 4:7-9, Colossians 2:2-3

Commentary: Proverbs 2:1-6 encourages us to incline our ear unto wisdom, apply our heart to understanding, cry out for knowledge, and search diligently for wisdom like hidden treasures. This passage promises that the Lord gives wisdom and knowledge, and from His mouth comes understanding.

James 1:5 assures us that if any lack wisdom, they should ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to them. This verse underscores the importance of seeking God's wisdom through prayer and dependence on Him.

Proverbs 4:7-9 extols the virtues of wisdom, urging us to get wisdom and with all our getting, get understanding. Wisdom is likened to the principal thing, and in all our getting, we are exhorted to get understanding.

Colossians 2:2-3 reveals that in Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, emphasizing the centrality of Christ in our pursuit of wisdom and understanding.

Questions:

How does seeking wisdom from God impact your decision-making and daily choices?

In what areas of your life do you need wisdom and understanding?

How can you apply the principles of wisdom found in Scripture to navigate challenges and uncertainties?

What steps can you take to deepen your knowledge of God and His ways through His Word?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we humbly come before you seeking wisdom and understanding that can only come from you. Grant us the desire to diligently search for wisdom like hidden treasures, knowing that you are the source of all true knowledge. May the wisdom we gain from your Word transform our lives and glorify your name. Amen.

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counter-culture-christian · 4 months

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"There is no higher level of spiritual knowledge, understanding, wisdom, awareness, growth, enlightenment, insight, power, life, or truth than that in Jesus Christ and being in Him. Anything or anybody who claims to offer something higher than that is false, it is demonic. Nothing is higher than Him."

#christianity #christblr #christian #jesus christ #christian faith #jesus #christian blog #god #faith in jesus #spiritual enlightment #truth #wisdom #knowledge #understanding #spiritual knowledge #spiritual #insight

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tinyshe · 13 days

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#catholic #holy spirit #7 gifts #seven gifts #seven gifts of the holy spirit #wisdom #knowledge #fortitude #piety #understanding #gift of council #fear of GOD

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euphorictruths · 1 year

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"The highest form of knowledge is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another's world."

—Plato

#quotes #plato #wisdom #truth #knowledge #empathy #compassion #love #understanding #egos #beautiful #beauty #escape #spiritual #healing #clarity #spirituality

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wiirocku · 2 months

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Proverbs 2:6 (NKJV) - For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;

#Proverbs 2:6 #LORD #gives #wisdom #His mouth #come #knowledge #understanding

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philosophybits · 1 year

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The further one goes, the less one knows. Therefore the sage: knows without going, names without seeing, achieves without striving.

Laozi, Daodejing, Lin tr. (Ch 47)

#philosophy #quotes #Laozi #Daodejing #knowledge #understanding #wisdom #daoism

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reality-detective · 1 year

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You Listen and You Decide⁉️🤔

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rawliverandgoronspice · 1 month

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re: my stupid poll, but the truth of the matter is, I'm not sure I believe in Wisdom as a concept enough to value it that much? Especially in the context of Zelda, I'm still not entirely sure what it's supposed to mean. I'm not sure Zelda ever has any more insight over anything than anyone else. Very rarely does she do anything because she understands something about the world no one else does, honestly? To me, Wisdom in TLoZ seems more akin to "balance" than actual enlightenment? I don't know, Wisdom is a weird one honestly.

#tloz #zelda #botw zelda seeks knowledge #but to me knowledge and wisdom (and intelligence) are all pretty different concepts from each other #to me Impa is wise #as in: she understands things about the equilibrium of the world and its nature that almost nobody else does #some kings of hyrule end up becoming wiser #but zelda.... never really does?#I don't know maybe there's a shinto concept I'm not entirely getting it's very possible

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philosophybitmaps · 7 months

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#philosophy #quotes #Henry David Thoreau #Journals #Thoreau #leisure #rest #learning #understanding #knowledge #wisdom

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darlinguistics · 28 days

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a mindset that helped me a quite a bit in the past and still presently whenever studying a language gets really difficult or overwhelming or you feel like you are making no progress/not retaining anything or that its all pointless is that 1, there is literally nothing wrong with slowly learning a language. and more importantly, 2, sometimes shit needs time to sink in! i remember finishing korean 101 feeling genuinely like i had learned basically nothing and still struggled with the most easy concepts but! when 102 came along suddenly focusing on new material made me realize that the old stuff became intuitive! and that same pattern happens over and over, where a concept seems so awkward and complicated and impossible to grasp and then a few months later while focusing on an entirely different concept i realize the old confusing things are somehow now the 'easy' part that comes naturally! so i guess basically what im saying is i learned to MOVE ON! let yourself zoom out from this one little piece of the language and see the pieces surrounding it and overlapping with it! if a lesson was hard, good! it should have been! you probably wont feel confident in it during or even right after! but the work and energy you put into it isnt a waste just cuz it doesnt immediately pay off, sometimes you have to look away and just move on and trust that the knowledge will settle itself comfortably into your brain while you work on other things, especially if you keep reinforcing it here and there. consistent work will never be a waste even if you dont get immediate payoff. and one day youll wonder when the hell you got so quick at reading or when you memorized a rule or when you learned something you literally were never taught but just observed with your own intuition. so much of language learning is trusting yourself, and trusting this invisible force and process of learning thats bigger than you. it isnt all up to conscious studying and conscious effort and learning, you also need to give yourself time to unconsciously internalize things. and that takes much much longer than a week-long grammar lesson!!

#i know a lot of this is common knowledge/wisdom for language learning but still #no harm in hammering some points home! esp when theyre true!!#langblr #lingblr #korean #studyblr #the time will pass anyway etc etc #not to get overly deep but this also is part of why i really attribute some of my emotional wellbeing/mental health to learning a language #cuz it taught me how to like.. consider my future self #and like understand that im not just living in the present trying to survive but that also im working toward a future version of myself #idk does that make sense ill stop trying to be profound now lol #🌟.txt

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