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The Endless Horizon: Distinguishing Eternity from Infinity

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1. Infinity: The Endless Count Infinity ( ∞ ) is a mathematical and physical concept. It is not a "large number," but rather the property of a set that never ends. The Mathematical View:  In mathematics, infinity describes a limit. This is famously illustrated by  Zeno’s Paradox . Zeno of Elea argued that to walk across a room, you must first travel halfway. To finish the remaining half, you must travel half of  that  distance, and so on. Mathematically, you are dividing space into an infinite number of points. How can a finite person traverse an infinite number of points? We "solve" this in calculus, but the philosophical tension remains. The Physical View:  Astronomers grapple with whether the universe is infinite. As Galileo once noted, infinity behaves counter-intuitively: if you have an infinite...

The INFJ Empath: Navigating the World with Deep Feeling

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The INFJ personality type, often called "The Advocate" or "The Idealist," is the rarest of the 16 types in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). What often sets them apart, even among other introverted feeling types, is the profound level of empathy they possess. This deep emotional capacity frequently leads to INFJs identifying, or being identified, as empaths . Understanding the INFJ's Empathy The INFJ's personality is driven by their dominant cognitive function, Introverted Intuition ( Ni ) , and their auxiliary function, Extraverted Feeling ( Fe ) . Introverted Intuition ( Ni ): This function allows the INFJ to perceive patterns, make connections, and understand underlying meanings and future implications. It gives them a laser focus on the big picture and the essence of a situation. Extraverted Feeling ( Fe ): This function is responsible for the INFJ's emotional sensitivity. It allows them to quickly attune to the emotional atmosphere of a ro...

Webster's Word for the week of January 19, 2025

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Duality :   plural - dualities : the quality or state of having two different or opposite parts or elements : dualism That duality—sophistication paired with authenticity on the wine list, simplicity spiced with creativity on the menu—gives Marea energy and distinctive character. —Thomas Matthews Another series from later years consisted of views of New York skyscrapers … which incorporate abstract patterns of light and shadow that express the duality of feeling, the fascination and loathing he had come to feel for the city. —Naomi Rosenblum By the wave/particle duality of quantum mechanics, light can be regarded as both a wave and a particle. —Stephen Hawking also : a difference between two opposite things : a division into two opposite groups : dichotomy For the most part Prince seems to be hoisting himself on the horns of the same duality that inspires most of his song lyrics: spirituality vs. carnality. —David Hiltbrand As my meditation teacher says, "Judgment is a form of vio...

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