Mantra

After a long day of fishing, the fisherman would return back to the community with family. To have a good life one must have a strong sense of would. This is explained in the mantra "it takes a village to raise a child." In a strong community or village, everyone can provide each other with lifelong skills like. These lifelong skills can be developed base on the experiences that one will have by living in a community. For example…

what they know, or their state of mind, and also dictates how they are then treated, (by forcing them to study or placing them on a course of treatment). To Foucault, the relation of power and knowledge is far closer than in the commonly familiar mantra ''knowledge is power'' meaning that knowledge is an instrument of power, although the two elements exist individually and independently. What Foucault is trying to emphasize is that, in the case of human beings, the ambitions of power and the…

As time and artistic movements change, so do our perceptions of what constitutes “art.” In a continually globalized world these perceived boundaries are constantly being challenged by artists who blur the line of the relation between cultures, nations, religions and art. These changes are often stimulated by those who are unafraid to challenge the status quo. The artists of Japan and South Korea from 1960-2000 represent not only a formative time in the art world, but also a time of immense…

Why you might ask. Part of the reason stems from the incorrect usage of the word “Christian”. According to our culture, a “Christian” is anyone who claims to be a Christian. In the pursuit to find some sort of identity many people have taken up this mantra and proclaim a lie. What than is a Christian? If it is not just a simple claim, than what is it? In this essay we are going to attempt to answer this query from the perspectives of the author of Christianity and…

or that she has not been lifted up into carriages but has actually worked the fields, had thirteen children, work hard just to feed her children that those are the real credentials that qualify a woman for the same rights as men. She punctuates her mantra by saying “Ain’t I a woman”. As she does this she reiterates the importance of being a woman and working towards equality among every…

The Girl and Her Mother: An Analysis of “Girl” In the story “Girl”, written by Jamaica Kincaid, a mother is giving her daughter advice. She gives one instruction after another to the girl about men, cooking, cleaning, and keeping a good reputation. The daughter only speaks twice, once to defend herself, and again to ask a question. This plot, though relatively simple, leads the reader through the overwhelming social expectations the girl was facing. Kincaid’s use of literary devices contributes…

Buddhism is a methodology rich with a seemingly endless supply of tools that work with a practitioner’s perception. A fundamental belief of Buddhism is that perception shapes our reality. What we see, identify with, and believe to be truth becomes our reality. On the conventional level of truth, if a person sees themselves as a delinquent, a screw up, or an outcast, then that person will undoubtedly place themselves in those corners of society where that type of person abides. They may…

swaths of Amazon jungle, mining for non-renewable resource clear even more land, and logging are all unfavorable to the conservation of the Amazonian Rainforest. Attempting to stop the flood of destruction starts with three seemly easy steps. The mantra of “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” is an excellent start to keep the Amazon intact. Reducing the amount of resources in a population is quite possibly the easiest of the three. Simply taking steps such as buying in bulk when buying products,…

The subtle presence of patriotism is a commonality throughout America. Today, children are taught to say the pledge of allegiance the first day they step into a classroom, which is long before they understand the complexity of the ideology captured in its words. This teaches people, from an early age, that they are first and foremost Americans. American values are instilled quietly, providing a patriotic undertone to daily life that seems innocuous. However, this innocent brainwashing is…

agricultural institute. Moral-"Adversities & tough situations bring out the best in you. So be strong in your low don't let the situations to break you" so here are the ways that keep you motivated even if chips are down stay attached to a specific mantra- There is so much motivation all around the world. That wherever we float our eyes we will find motivation. The only thing that stops us from seeing that is our perception. So we need to change our perception towards life and make it a…