Il simbolo dell'infinito Non aver cominciato prima. Questo è stato forse il rimpianto di John Wallis , il più grande matematico britannico prima di Isaac Newton , al momento di morire l’ 8 novembre 1703 . Forse l’uomo al quale dobbiamo l’otto rovesciato ( lemniscata ) come simbolo del concetto di infinito pensava che se avesse coltivato la scienza dei numeri sin da bambino avrebbe potuto ottenere risultati migliori. Il suo primo incontro con la matematica , infatti, non era avvenuto se non all’età di 15 anni, quando gli era capitato tra le mani il libro di aritmetica del fratello maggiore. Affascinato da quell’insieme di simboli e numeri, John studiò per tutta la notte insieme al fratello, fino a riuscire a padroneggiarne il contenuto come se non si fosse mai dedicato ad altro. Durante quegli otto anni, John aveva studiato la matematica solo nel suo tempo libero, dedicandoci ore sottratte al riposo o allo svago. Si dedicò al calcolo alla geometria , all’ algebra e alla logica .
May 20, 1990: Advice on Life and Creative Integrity from Calvin and Hobbes Creator Bill Watterson by Maria Popova “The truth is, most of us discover where we are headed when we arrive.” ‘Tis the season for glorious life advice dispensed by cap-and-gown-clad elders to cap-and-gown-clad youngsters, emanating a halo effect of timeless wisdom the rest of us can absorb any day, at any stage of life. On May 20, 1990, Bill Watterson, creator of the beloved Calvin and Hobbes comic strip, took the podium at Kenyon College — the same stage David Foster Wallace would occupy 15 years later to deliver one of history’s most memorable commencement addresses — and gave the graduating class a gift of equally remarkable insight and impact. Watterson begins the speech by articulating the same sentiment at the heart of the most unforgettable commencement addresses: the notion that not-knowing is not only a part of the journey, but an integral part: I have a recurring dream about Kenyon. It’s surprising how hard we’ll work when the work is done just for ourselves. He concludes by echoing Rilke:
Text Symbols (and special characters) 5 Cliches You Should NEVER Say To Someone Who Is Grieving Like many of you, I was shocked to learn of the passing of Glee star Cory Monteith. My heart goes out to his friends, family, and his girlfriend, Lea Michele. His death came a few days before the anniversary of my late husband's passing and it reminded me things people had said in an effort to comfort me during this time. I normally stick to the positive and avoid telling people what NOT to do. Here's my list of what NOT to say to the those suffering unexpected loss: 1. DO NOT SAY THIS. Not long after I started college, a high school friend's dad died suddenly. I listened in silent shock. Turns out, she decided to stay in school. Would it have helped if I had pushed the point of everything happening for a reason? 2. What a bunch of crapola! Here's the thing: Time does not heal. But taking action can take time. 3. Seriously? During a bad breakup with my boyfriend at the time, I met a boy. I took a chance and leapt into love. Cue well-meaning friends and family that say: "You're young. 4.
Symbolic Meanings Blog by Avia Venefica » Blog Archive » By Any Other Name, It’s Still Symbolic. Meaning of the Rose Symbolic Rose Meanings The symbolic meaning of the rose is known by almost everyone on some level – otherwise it wouldn’t be the most popularly sent flower on Valentine’s Day (I know, I’m 2 weeks too late here). The rose is associated with Aphrodite (Greek) goddess of love who was often depicted adorned with roses around her head, feet and or neck. In myth we track down this association when we discover that a rose bush grew within the pool of blood spilled from Aphrodite’s slain lover (Adonis). We can interpret the symbolism here several ways. Similarly in Christian lore, a rose bush was said to have grown at the site of Christ’s death. In addition to being a symbol of love, the rose is also representative of secrets or tacit understanding. Seeking symbolic meaning of the rose from an esoteric perspective, we can look at the Tarot, in which the rose is considered a symbol of balance. Click here for more symbolic meaning of the rose, and other flowers Are you interested in tattoos?
Fulfilling a dream. -- Indiegogo Hello Dearest contributors, My name is Gabriel Alemany. I am a 16 year old teenager who has a hunger to discover and explore the many places this world has to offer. While there are many campaigns on this webpage I'd love it if you could hear mine :) during the begining of this year I met a wonderful german girl, A girl that made me laugh and enjoy so many things about life, this is the story.As months past I kept falling in love with this girl and in such a short time I came to share every single day with her. Sadly... her mother is a diplomat who had been relocated to germany, We agreed however that this was going to be a see you later rather than a goodbye. I know its the silliest of the requests anyone could ever ask but If I manage to save at least 900 euro by the end of september I will be able to visit her and visit Germany! During my short lived life I have tried to do the best I can, be the best person I can be and feel happy for as many people as I could. A los Dominicanos
A Visual Glossary of Symbols What Is Love? Famous Definitions from 200 Years of Literary History by Maria Popova “Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get — only with what you are expecting to give — which is everything.” After those collections of notable definitions of art, science, and philosophy, what better way to start a new year than with a selection of poetic definitions of a peculiar phenomenon that is at once more amorphous than art, more single-minded than science, and more philosophical than philosophy itself? Kurt Vonnegut, who was in some ways an extremist about love but also had a healthy dose of irreverence about it, in The Sirens of Titan: A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved. Anaïs Nin, whose wisdom on love knew no bounds, in A Literate Passion: Letters of Anaïs Nin & Henry Miller, 1932-1953: What is love but acceptance of the other, whatever he is. Stendhal in his fantastic 1822 treatise on love: C. There is no safe investment. Lemony Snicket in Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can’t Avoid: E.
Archetypes & Symbols Archetypes are visual symbols or energetic imprints that exist in our psyches. Some are readily understood while others bring subliminal messages that are there to help you trigger your memory of why you are here and the truth behind the illusion of reality. Archetypes can often convey messages that verbal and written information cannot. Archetypes are found everywhere, as their symbols are a language of the mind, taken to different frequencies of thought and connected to each other by the collective unconsciousness. There are individual and universal archetypes. You become aware of them in meditation, dreamtime, remote viewing or other out-of-body experiences, when you doodle on a pad, crop circles or landscape art, other art forms, jewelry, hieroglyphs, a logo, on a billboard, anywhere at all. The term Archetype began with Carl Jung. Master or Universal archetypes are created by the patterns of Sacred Geometry. Archetypes and Symbols 12 Around 1 Black Feathered Sun Hoag's Galaxy Alchemy
Spray-On Starpath Glows In The Dark Most rational people would avoid a footpath at night if it didn’t have any lights. But spray the path with a glow-in-the-dark treatment that harvests ultraviolet light during the day for illumination at night and, boy, they’ll come running. PHOTOS: Pop Music Burst As Exploding Paint At least that’s what Pro-Teq Surfacing is hoping. The UK company has developed Starpath, a spray-on technology that can be applied over concrete, tarmac, wood or any other solid surface to give it an artificial teal glow at night. Starpath is applied in three layers: first, a polyurethane base, then a coat of light-absorbing particles and finally a durable, waterproof finishing coat. “This product adjusts to the natural light, so if it is pitch black outside the luminous natural earth enhances, and if the sky is lighter, it won’t release as much luminosity,” Hamish Scott, owner of Pro-Teq Surfacing, says on his website. Starpath is currently being tested on footpath in a well-known park in Cambridge, England.