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Explorations


the healing meme

Spread the instructions for healing to the world by sharing The Healing Meme.


spiral growth theory

This exploration is a doozy. Or, more precicely, it might make you dizzy! If you are looking for some really stimulating philosophy about the basic structure of all life, in general, and human nature, in particular, then jump right into The Wise Turtle's Spiral Growth theory.

superhero 101

Becoming a superhero just got a whole lot easier now that there is Super Turtle's How to be a Real Superhero! This is a sample of material from one of the leadership training workshops that The Wise Turtle offers for groups of all ages and interests.


If you're feeling a little less adventurous, or just looking for some small explorations to whet your philosophical appetite, try some of other explorations listed below.


the fun spiral of life

Looking to add some fun into your life? Are you a kid or a kid at heart, or even a teacher looking for some wholistic, healthy, and fun curriculum material? The go play with the Fun Spiral of Life.


how to make a decision

We all face important decisions in life, and we all want to know what the best way to do the right thing is. Well, The Wise Turtle offers you one effective method of making good choices with the How to Make a Decision philosophy.


what are you afraid of?

Are fears getting the best of you? Want to subject your fears to a little philosophical inquiry? Or just want to see some not so pretty pictures? (Warning: clowns!) Well then, make your way carefully over to the exploration aptly named The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.


what's your philosophy?

Looking for clarity about your beliefs and what you want in life? Curious about living philosophy? Want to see what sort of different philosophies people have in this world? Looking for something new and different for yourself? Well, check out What's Your Philosophy? for an interesting collection of worldviews that might just light up that cartoon light bulb that's been hanging ominously above your head for so long!


the guide to human needs

Our basic needs for healthy growth and development should be taught in every elementary school, so that we all understand what things to prioritize in our lives and our world. Take a look at The Wise Turtle's Guide to Human Needs for a beautiful artistic presentation of a list of human needs that is based on Abraham Maslow's well researched Hierarchy of Needs.


the guide to philosophical health

The Wise Turtle's Guide to Philosophical Health - a comprehensive exam and prescriptive check-up for your intellectual wellness. The Wise Turtle highly recommends this to everyone who wants to think better.


activist burnout

It seems like the more you care about the world, the harder life gets. If you are frustrated with how little progress you are making as an activist, or are just going crazy from all dumb stuff people do, you should definitely take a look at The Wise Turtle's Remedy for Activist Burnout. It's not hopeless!


you're a magnet

You really do have a magnetic personality! Enjoy Professor Paul Polarity as he explains it all with his metaphorical mmagnifying glass in his short but sweet comic at Your Magnetic Personality.


how to put people in their place

People sometimes get out of place. You want to put them in their place. Here's The Wise Turtle's suggestions for How to Put People in Their Place properly!


philosopher king or queen

Do you imagine that you could make the world a better place? Would you like to try your hand at being a philosopher king or queen and rule the world in the way that you think it should be ruled? Then try The Wise Turtle's Philosopher King or Queen adventure!


philosophy counseling defined

What is philosophy counseling anyway? The Wise Turtle defines it for you at the Philosophy Counseling Defined page.


meaningful gift guide

The Wise Turtle's Gift Guide - Tired of materialistic and boring gifts. See what sort of unique ideas The Wise Turtle has for giving truly meaningful gifts to your friends and family. I promise you will be surprised and delighted by this list!


hierarchy of human needs

The Wise Turtle's Hierarchy of Needs is based on Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, combined with the AQAL Spiral developmental theory, and describes the various needs and motivations at each level of growth of a human being.


other things

When you're done exploring all that The Wise Turtle has to offer, wander over to the Elsewhere page for other resources that are highly recommended.



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