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Why I live Like an Ascetic In Puerto Rico
Asceticism in Puerto Rico: A Journey to Simplicity and Self-Discovery Asceticism, at its core, is the practice of self-discipline and renunciation of worldly comforts in pursuit of spiritual or personal enlightenment. This school of thought has deep roots in philosophies like those of the ancient Cynics, Stoics, and even Buddhism. This definition of asceticism resonates deeply with my journey, though I did not arrive at it through books or formal teachings. I knew nothing of these philosophies when I first set foot on this path. Instead, here in Puerto Rico, surrounded by nature’s raw beauty, I found that I needed to discard my many layers of conformity and shed my…
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Evolving who we are: How I found My True Self In Nature
Evolving who we are: How I found My True Self In Nature Are you comfortable in your own skin and is the skin you are in truly yours? Are you aware of your true Nature: Awaking from the Slumber It feels as though I’ve been in a deep slumber my entire life, only now waking to the reality of who I am. For so long, I didn’t know myself—trapped in illusions, asleep to the truth of my nature. “When you stop living your life based on what others think of you, real life begins. At that moment, you will finally see the door of self-acceptance opened.”― Shannon L. Alder Humanity…
