Natural Law and Hermetic principles along with Stoic motivation techniques will be the philosophy communicated with the Trivium methodology of truth discovery and will act as the foundation to navigate projects and problem solving.

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The Hermetic principles, also known as the Seven Hermetic Principles, are philosophical concepts attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, a legendary figure associated with ancient Egyptian and Greek wisdom traditions. These principles are foundational in Hermeticism and have influenced various philosophical and esoteric traditions throughout history.

 

Seven Hermetic Principles:

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1. The Principle of Mentalism: "The All is Mind, the Universe is Mental." This principle asserts that everything in the universe, including matter and energy, originates from and exists within the mind of the All, which is infinite and omnipresent.

2. The Principle of Correspondence: "As above, so below; as below, so above." This principle suggests that there is harmony, correspondence, and analogy between different planes of existence – the macrocosm (the universe) and the microcosm (individuals).

3. The Principle of Vibration: "Nothing rests, everything moves, everything vibrates." According to this principle, everything in the universe is in constant motion and vibration, from the smallest particles to the largest celestial bodies.

4. The Principle of Polarity: "Everything is dual; everything has poles; everything has its pair of opposites." This principle asserts that everything has its opposite: hot and cold, light and darkness, good and evil. These opposites are part of the same phenomenon and are necessary for understanding and experiencing life.

5. The Principle of Rhythm: "Everything flows, out and in; everything has its tides; all things rise and fall." This principle states that everything in the universe operates in cycles, rhythms, and patterns. These rhythms create the ebb and flow of life, characterized by periods of activity and rest, growth and decline.

6. The Principle of Cause and Effect: "Every cause has its effect; every effect has its cause." This principle emphasizes that every action, thought, and event has consequences or effects that follow it. Understanding this principle helps individuals take responsibility for their actions and choices.

7. The Principle of Gender: "Gender is in everything; everything has its masculine and feminine principles." This principle suggests that within everything exists both masculine and feminine energies or qualities. These energies complement each other and are necessary for creation and manifestation.

These principles form the basis of Hermetic philosophy, guiding the understanding of the universe, natural laws, and the relationship between the spiritual and material realms.

 

Motivational Stoicism:

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1. Marcus Aurelius: "The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing. The main thing is to stand firm and be ready for an unseen attack."

2. Seneca: "Brave men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war."

3. Epictetus: "Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens."

4. Marcus Aurelius: "When you arise in the morning, think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love."

5. Seneca: "He who is brave is free."

6. Epictetus: "First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do."

7. Marcus Aurelius: "The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury."

8. Seneca: "It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor."

9. Marcus Aurelius: "The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way."