The Acropolitan - October - December 2024

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The Acropolitan Description:

الناشر: New-Acropolis-Cultural-Organization

فئة: Culture

لغة: English

تكرار: Quarterly

In Ancient Greece, the Acropolis referred to the sacred centre, that lay higher than the rest of the city. It was a place of inspiration; a bridge that enabled citizens yo connect to the divine, evoking the expression of the higher human virtues. Deriving inspiration from its purpose, The Acropolitan Magazine serves as a tribute to every citizen yearning for these higher principles in all aspects of Life: truth, Beauty, justice, Goodness.

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In a time filled with the lure of comfort and increasing distractions, philosophy —love of wisdom and truth—offers a vital guide, providing a deeper lens to view life. While chasing comfort may lead to inertia, growth demands stepping beyond it, facing trials, and making choices that shape who we become. Every decision gives us the power to nurture what serves us and let go of what doesn’t. For instance, when we act in service, we diminish selfishness, allowing generosity to thrive. The ancients understood this; in the Olympic Games of the old, body, mind, and spirit were harmonized, and ethics outweighed mere victory. Like life, sports offer opportunities to awaken the hero within by embracing challenges with courage and integrity. At New Acropolis, a school of philosophy in the classical tradition, we seek to revive this ancient wisdom to guide our life today. We understand mythology as a vehicle for communicating deep truths; in sports, we strive to live the Olympic spirit of harmony and virtue. Philosophy helps us sharpen our discernment, enabling us to navigate life’s complexities with an inner compass that seeks what is good, right, and beautiful. Much like a tuning fork resonates only with its matching frequency, our inner senses need to be fine-tuned to perceive and imbibe these values. Discover. Awaken. Transform. Malini Nair