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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Wado Emerson was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 25, 1803 and died April 27, 1882, in Concord, Massachusetts. He had an important influence on America, developing a distinctly American philosophy that emphasized optimism and individuality. Since his writings and ideas have had a profound influence on me, I decided to post some of his writings on my website. — Steven Horne
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Compensation
- By Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Published April 28, 2009
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This essay has greatly shaped my thinking about energetics and about life in general. It was published in Emerson's Essays: First Series in 1841. I first read it when it was highly recommended by Napoleon Hill (who wrote the famous book Think and Grow Rich). There are two things in particular that I love about it.
First, it the best explanation of the Oriental concept of yin and yang for Western minds that I have every read.
Secondly, it is an affirmation of my firm belief that God is just and fair and that the "law of the harvest" is a universal principle that we cannot disobey.
I highly encourage you to read it, ponder it and review it from time to time. I have italicized some of my favorite parts if you don't have the inclination to read the whole essay (it isn't easy reading), just read the parts I've highlighted.
First, it the best explanation of the Oriental concept of yin and yang for Western minds that I have every read.
Secondly, it is an affirmation of my firm belief that God is just and fair and that the "law of the harvest" is a universal principle that we cannot disobey.
I highly encourage you to read it, ponder it and review it from time to time. I have italicized some of my favorite parts if you don't have the inclination to read the whole essay (it isn't easy reading), just read the parts I've highlighted.