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Beauty Is NOT in the Eyes of the Onlooker
We often end discussions about what’s beautiful in architecture by shrugging our shoulders and saying: ‘Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.’ This i…
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Your Two Paths in Love After a Painful Childhood
Emotional Intelligence, Daily. Start now: https://www.theschooloflife.com/subscription/ Did a bad childhood ruin your chance at love? This film expl…
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Marcel Proust - Seeking Lost Time Audiobook
Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time is one of the longest novels ever written. It's very beautiful - and in a way a little boring too. This is for…
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EASTERN PHILOSOPHY: Non-Action
Wu Wei is a key concept within Daoism – and refers to a serene acceptance of events. It’s a wisdom we’re very uninclined to remember in our own times…
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The Dangers of the Good Child
Good children don’t cause problems; they always do what others expect. They seem to be on track. But there are real problems with people who never ha…
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The Fragility of Strength
When people close to us annoy us, and we wonder why we allowed them into our lives, we should draw vital comfort from a theory known as The Weakness …
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HISTORY OF IDEAS - French & English Garden Design
France and England have had two very different gardening histories that tell us as much about psychology as they do about horticulture. Enjoying our…
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Paris: The Institution of Life
Nous sommes à Paris! Nous proposons d'explorer avec vous les grandes questions de la vie. Nous n'avons pas toutes les réponses, mais nous explorerons…
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EASTERN PHILOSOPHY - The Admiration of Rocks
Chinese culture shows us a remarkable interest in rocks, as objects of beauty and philosophical wisdom. We have much to learn. Enjoying our Youtube v…
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What Is Your Partner Actually Thinking?
In relationships, whatever our professed scepticism, we frequently proceed as if mind reading were not only possible but a standard requirement and p…
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