Culture

The Druze community in Lebanon has experienced a significant transformation over the years. Once considered a powerful minority, they have now become an almost invisible and underrepresented part of the country. The reasons behind this shift are complex and multifaceted, encompassing demographic changes, political alliances, historical events, and economic challenges. …

The intellectual achievements of ancient Greece have long been celebrated as a cornerstone of Western thought and culture. From the Socratic method to Platonic ideals, the influence of Greek wisdom and philosophy can be seen throughout history. However, the development of these ideas did not occur in isolation; ancient Greece …

Hermes Trismegistus, a figure shrouded in mystery and intrigue, is often regarded as the father of Hermeticism. This enigmatic figure has been credited with authoring numerous texts, including the Corpus Hermeticum, which contains the core of Hermetic teachings. These teachings encompass a rich tapestry of philosophy, spirituality, and mysticism, offering …

In praying to God…“Help Me to See Things as They Are. Help me to See Things Better Than They Are. Inspire me to Act.”– Unknown It is unknown who was the originator of this prophetic phrase. However, it appears to be a prayer or request for God’s assistance in seeing …

Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology. He believed that the human psyche, or soul, was comprised of three components: the ego, the personal unconscious, and the collective unconscious. Jung believed that the ego represents the conscious mind and is responsible for a person’s sense …

A man can only see what his mind is capable of knowing. Anyone who wishes to wed a Druze woman must himself be on approximately the same level as her. Carl Jung once said of a man, “nowhere can he see anything more than what he is himself.”  We must …