We’re going to make a statement that will upset many people: there is no philosophy or religion that is completely original.
Everything is syncretic.
Syncretism means combining or merging different, often contradictory beliefs, cultures, or philosophies into a single, cohesive system.
It describes the process of blending diverse traditions to create something new and unique.
You have probably heard the word “Zen.”
Zen is the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word Chan (禪).
Chan is the Chinese pronunciation of the Sanskrit word Dhyāna (ध्यान).
It means contemplation.
Human culture follows the same pattern as nature, building new layers on top of old ones.
Coral reefs grow on top of the skeletons left behind by previous generations.
New layers of sedimentary rock accumulate over older layers, preserving a geological history.
Many ancient cities are literally built on top of earlier cities. For example, Rome and Istanbul contain layers from multiple civilizations stacked over centuries.
The reason we are telling you this is to encourage you to stop trying to create something original.
Create something unique instead.
And that often means combining old elements into a new form.
Your form.
Love and Wisdom,
Monica and Stefan
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