<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>https://ecency.com</link><image><url>https://ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>https://ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:51:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[As The Old Saying goes, "The Eye Sees What It Wants To See"]]></title><description><![CDATA[In all of life's torubles, it is of principle importance to stay both positive and active. As the old saying goes, "the eye sees what it wants to see", and when one is in a negative state of mind, one]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/as-the-old-saying-goes-the-eye-sees-what-it-wants-to-see</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/as-the-old-saying-goes-the-eye-sees-what-it-wants-to-see</guid><category><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 23:53:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/46aP2QbqUqBqhvFxe6kJsBQt8J1eb3eSRLLhGbiz6esYzrMEYrw1mruaaJ4M1EZEgBKMaTC2C6nnnFVDBBMJNDwr1GEA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[POSITIVITY!!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are all given a basic idea of right and wrong as we grow up. It starts when we are childern, whether its from religion, fairy tales, or even just our parents admonishments, by the time we are 10 years]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/positivity</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/positivity</guid><category><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2017 20:36:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/46aP2QbqUqBqhvFxe6kJsBQt8J1eb3eSRLLhGbiz6esYzrMEYrwu56CFKXCWcr2yD18CrYoVfEcK7LnkZKJVLnKacfVp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The What If's]]></title><description><![CDATA[image credit: Imgur Briefly I would like to put a question forth followed by a couple of scenarios to credit such level of conceptual thoughts, what if our existence as we believe it to be was based on]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/the-what-if-s</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/the-what-if-s</guid><category><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2017 17:49:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/MvwLKy3SfvJwXFKCRMDAFrt961YhbdcLGxRtyNFdY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee and Philosophy: Criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's mug is brought to us by the concept of rejection. I have been reflecting on the concept of self criticism and how it relates to rejection and unhappiness. I spend most of my time trying to just]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-criticism</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-criticism</guid><category><![CDATA[steemtrail]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 20:45:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYm1bYExmv5NjAfKa3kHAkmqCs9w98KGPjTpwLw8S3aRAQzfbHf9a22AKDSprjfEfQzDP2Kzr2a?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee and Philosophy:  Flow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's mug is brought to us by the wise wizard in the woods, @bilbop. The bopper, show stopper, bass bringer, keeper of time, and my partner in rhyme. I like to discuss the concept of flow with others]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-flow</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-flow</guid><category><![CDATA[steemtrail]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 19:11:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYm1bYExmv5NjAfKa3kHAkmqCs9w98KGPjTpwLw8S3aRAQzfbHf9a22AKDSprjfEfQzDP2Kzr2a?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee and Philosophy: Collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's mugs are brought to us by the thought of collaboration. I was thinking about the post from yesterday and how I consider people to be an art all their own. I got a good reminder of some things and]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-collaboration</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-collaboration</guid><category><![CDATA[steemtrail]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:38:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYm1bYExmv5NjAfKa3kHAkmqCs9w98KGPjTpwLw8S3aRAQzfbHf9a22AKDSprjfEfQzDP2Kzr2a?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee and Philosophy: Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's mug is brought to us by someones artistic hand painted creativity! The concept of art and the struggle to define and interpret it has always amused me. I guess the old quote "Beauty is in]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-art</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-art</guid><category><![CDATA[steemtrail]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2017 02:16:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYm1bYExmv5NjAfKa3kHAkmqCs9w98KGPjTpwLw8S3aRAQzfbHf9a22AKDSprjfEfQzDP2Kzr2a?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee and Philosophy: Similarities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's mugs are brought to us by similarities. It's funny how we can be so much alike and still so different. Today I want to talk about a personal philosophy of mine that I hope at least some of you]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-similarities</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-similarities</guid><category><![CDATA[steemtrail]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2017 02:15:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYm1bYExmv5NjAfKa3kHAkmqCs9w98KGPjTpwLw8S3aRAQzfbHf9a22AKDSprjfEfQzDP2Kzr2a?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee and Philosophy: Inspiration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's mug is brought to us by inspiration, because sometimes people need a lesson in what the mugs are all about and the ability to realize anything can be a mug if I try hard enough. :) Some days it's]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-inspiration</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-inspiration</guid><category><![CDATA[steemtrail]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 20:08:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYm1bYExmv5NjAfKa3kHAkmqCs9w98KGPjTpwLw8S3aRAQzfbHf9a22AKDSprjfEfQzDP2Kzr2a?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee and Philosophy: Worth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's mug is brought to us by the dark that always exists to provide contrast to the light. I often thing about value and what value I apply to myself and to others, but I feel that worth is something]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-worth</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-worth</guid><category><![CDATA[steemtrail]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:16:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYm1bYExmv5NjAfKa3kHAkmqCs9w98KGPjTpwLw8S3aRAQzfbHf9a22AKDSprjfEfQzDP2Kzr2a?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee and Philosophy: Taboo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's mug is brought to us by a bunch of elephant's doing the hippity dippity, or are they? Maybe it's just my perspective. 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I find]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/4ehkgo-coffee-and-philosophy-joy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/4ehkgo-coffee-and-philosophy-joy</guid><category><![CDATA[steemtrail]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2017 00:39:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYm1bYExmv5NjAfKa3kHAkmqCs9w98KGPjTpwLw8S3aRAQzfbHf9a22AKDSprjfEfQzDP2Kzr2a?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee and Philosophy:  Insanity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's mug is brought to us by Einstein and the love for shaking things up. I would like to first apologize for the brief hiatus, but I had an opportunity arise and I took it. If I had been given a chance]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-insanity</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-insanity</guid><category><![CDATA[steemtrail]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 21:16:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYm1bYExmv5NjAfKa3kHAkmqCs9w98KGPjTpwLw8S3aRAQzfbHf9a22AKDSprjfEfQzDP2Kzr2a?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee and Philosophy: Value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's mug is brought to us by value! What is that cup of coffee really worth to you? I have found myself reflecting a lot on the concept of value lately. 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I have been thinking a lot over the last few days about]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-creation</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-creation</guid><category><![CDATA[steemtrail]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 21:15:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYm1bYExmv5NjAfKa3kHAkmqCs9w98KGPjTpwLw8S3aRAQzfbHf9a22AKDSprjfEfQzDP2Kzr2a?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee and Philosophy: The Edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's mug is giving us a view from the edge. Staring into that frothy abyss and not knowing what will stare back at you can be scary or exhilarating. 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Order implies that]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-order-vs-chaos</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@philosophy-trail/coffee-and-philosophy-order-vs-chaos</guid><category><![CDATA[steemtrail]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[philosophy-trail]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:29:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYm1bYExmv5NjAfKa3kHAkmqCs9w98KGPjTpwLw8S3aRAQzfbHf9a22AKDSprjfEfQzDP2Kzr2a?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee and Philosophy: Honor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's mug is brought to us by those delicious accompaniments that make our coffee even more enjoyable. I was thinking about the concept of honor today and what I feel that it truly means. 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