<?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>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:36:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@contemplate/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Grateful for Steemit and Steemians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, I bought some Steem and transferred it to some Steemians to whom I am grateful for. I am grateful that there are people out there that put their minds and hearts into their posts (and comments)]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemit/@contemplate/grateful-for-steemit-and-steemians</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemit/@contemplate/grateful-for-steemit-and-steemians</guid><category><![CDATA[steemit]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2017 22:32:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Integrative Philosophy #2: Self-absorption, Paranoia, Passion, Stupidity, Poverty and Anger]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Buddhism, we have 6 major versions of reality, each with its own flavours of security and attachment. Each person will handle their day to day activities with a style often reflected in one]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/philosophy/@contemplate/integrative-philosophy-2-self-absorption-paranoia-passion-stupidity-poverty-and-anger</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/philosophy/@contemplate/integrative-philosophy-2-self-absorption-paranoia-passion-stupidity-poverty-and-anger</guid><category><![CDATA[philosophy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 23:31:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/TZjG7hXReeVthqpTJZmwvzsLcvMeG4TU4Gjdfy26CrWGDi2ZsepZ8EcmjefaQk66f1qXJsxLRXACwX6QfpFgBpGfSTAjPA8LVFZWrzdQHu6gv6jvjZrbjayr1w4rAhHQqpGV2xFt5z4M6E?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sometimes Happiness Lies in Simple Things...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes happiness lies in simple things, like coming home after a long day at work and finding a package at your front door step containing books that were referenced by fellow Steemians. Thank you]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/economics/@contemplate/sometimes-happiness-lies-in-simple-things</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/economics/@contemplate/sometimes-happiness-lies-in-simple-things</guid><category><![CDATA[economics]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:17:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZ6GEH1sKcdUU1fZti1Boh74nWt7CKx9MeyDM8Vh9MQkd1oTzcukvbvxeJdQ3DA3wutDcgC1ZNv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Integrative Philosophy: Introduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this introduction, I would like to share my thoughts on what an integrative philosophy is and how it relates to the human condition. I will discuss some possible principles, illustrate some diagrams,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/philosophy/@contemplate/integrative-philosophy-introduction</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/philosophy/@contemplate/integrative-philosophy-introduction</guid><category><![CDATA[philosophy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2017 01:10:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3zpz8WQe4SNH8q6FEif2uzpmXjQNog2n2huWTcwn9qAyZze6Mw3cqhqPh1hYJ7mfwL2veHvb5tcRoZqa4d9EeHapWE8mi16DJ8zJgsiUqGfGPzzRbvYNLaRmZM7hDT9vZh97T3XpJpRL48jDJURc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharing Economy – Part of the Future?]]></title><description><![CDATA[To not use and share the things we buy and learn is often wasteful. How we behave and conduct ourselves in sharing and exchanging things and ideas is paramount to most ventures, otherwise they fail. We]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/economics/@contemplate/sharing-economy-part-of-the-future</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/economics/@contemplate/sharing-economy-part-of-the-future</guid><category><![CDATA[economics]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2017 23:08:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Zskj9C56UondJxcjVaienfhVaNb7LJVWG6e787gaQsA259mNX9QUnYT3jSpPAkzgSmcd8VisRAooq7ioX54ik9x4pc3FEpQj76iM61CtADffMW4Sd8vS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which diagram is more mind blowing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which diagram is more mind blowing? Sources:]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/astronomy/@contemplate/which-diagram-is-more-mind-blowing</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/astronomy/@contemplate/which-diagram-is-more-mind-blowing</guid><category><![CDATA[astronomy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 09:53:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2VZXybTSZJq1UtNorhGbvwWbaPyocBG2BjejSr3EmiGybBZjeh57HxdcRjcrsMmnnMe7hEJoL28MPoGmso36Mhqz5T6MD5gPp9CXbJFkQsLTPwUQSLvusWhcXU2YEp8QMLNw8qmFWVJ7dWkVeJ12hJ6RULW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 Things that I Like About Steemit and Steemians After 2 weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is my top 10 list of the things that I like about Steemit and Steemians after 2 weeks: Learning new things: I have learned something new every day and from many different people, curating has led]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steemit/@contemplate/top-10-things-that-i-like-about-steemit-and-steemians-after-2-weeks</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steemit/@contemplate/top-10-things-that-i-like-about-steemit-and-steemians-after-2-weeks</guid><category><![CDATA[steemit]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2017 19:53:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Zskj9C56UondJxcjVaienfhVaNb7LJVWG6e787gaQsA259mNX9QUnYT3jSpPAkzgSmcd8VisRAooq7ioX54ik9x4pc3FEpQj76iM61CtADffMW4Sd8vS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation, Deflation, a Crystal Ball and Adaptability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inflation and deflation of the money supply affects all of us. It affects how and when we save, buy and invest and how we feel about the world and the future. Inflation and Deflation I will keep the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/economics/@contemplate/inflation-deflation-a-crystal-ball-and-adaptability</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/economics/@contemplate/inflation-deflation-a-crystal-ball-and-adaptability</guid><category><![CDATA[economics]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2017 02:28:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs76SgVQ7dejKhQ9X1CMrxoAnzmy43HL18cq5FV3SJjFTRpfEgZFFXkqmpunPuFheYumpFBjpBFN33iFLTMqzaEWM1RhJptN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian Housing Bubble - Moody's Bank Downgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the weekend, I wrote the following article: As a follow up, here are some articles relating to this article: A few thoughts/questions here: What lessons learned from the busting of the US housing]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/teamaustralia/@contemplate/australian-housing-bubble-moody-s-bank-downgrade</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/teamaustralia/@contemplate/australian-housing-bubble-moody-s-bank-downgrade</guid><category><![CDATA[teamaustralia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 19:24:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8SzwQc8j2KJb4ARrxQxCjX4jizub4U5CAK3WwB89vvcyYmdnWAqi2jTVEUJ9gftdRT6k1SkuA8V7WRP2VNZbHU25KeUa5ATnXh1yD14SNbgbvEV5M4i?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia Housing Market Bubble]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a follow up request to an article I wrote last week: I was asked about my views on the Australian Housing bubble. There are many articles out there on the bubble and by people more qualified than me.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/teamaustralia/@contemplate/australia-housing-market-bubble</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/teamaustralia/@contemplate/australia-housing-market-bubble</guid><category><![CDATA[teamaustralia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2017 20:11:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8SzwQc8j2KJb4ARrxQxCjX4jizub4U5CAK3WwB89vvcyYmdnWAqi2jTVEUJ9gftdRT6k1SkuA8V7WRP2VNZbHU25KeUa5ATnXh1yD14SNbgbvEV5M4i?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian in OZ - Having a Blast!]]></title><description><![CDATA[My family and I are Canadians and we have been living in Brisbane, Australia for the last 3 years. 4 years ago, my wife was looking for an opportunity to go back to school and complete a PhD, a great]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/teamaustralia/@contemplate/canadian-in-oz-having-a-blast</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/teamaustralia/@contemplate/canadian-in-oz-having-a-blast</guid><category><![CDATA[teamaustralia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2017 18:58:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Shopping - Sometimes you lose but you have to laugh]]></title><description><![CDATA[So after a month of waiting and looking forward to my new New Balance Minimus running shoes, I opened up the mail package to find the following beauties, perfect for the Brisbane, Australia climate, not!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/funny/@contemplate/online-shopping-sometimes-you-lose-but-you-have-to-laugh</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/funny/@contemplate/online-shopping-sometimes-you-lose-but-you-have-to-laugh</guid><category><![CDATA[funny]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:41:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZtXiZ4LdFfWkHjq5TCYL7kmypg9PfSfSYRvaNwdmrHucn2k7zDPeatagoEfLXFYKTE4udkmD9x?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[GDXJ Rebalance (Aussie Update)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apologies for the formatting as I pulled this together quickly. I believe the Australian gold stocks illustrated below were involved in the GDXJ rebalancing. There was a significant volume of trading as]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gold/@contemplate/gdxj-rebalance-aussie-update</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gold/@contemplate/gdxj-rebalance-aussie-update</guid><category><![CDATA[gold]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:31:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYCUbpsvZGsp5dEF8oLWW28Fwkz55EojmKuunaZ4BPTMCWBjeA9sAJtzZ7oyPaBUfdQbbe7bb6n?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Rickards on Bitcoin]]></title><description><![CDATA[I would like to share the following clip on cryptocurrencies and bitcoin in particular from Jim Rickards on Kitco. Highlights: Bitcoin is money and not an investment Bitcoin may be in a bubble Beware of]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bitcoin/@contemplate/jim-rickards-on-bitcoin</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bitcoin/@contemplate/jim-rickards-on-bitcoin</guid><category><![CDATA[bitcoin]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 20:30:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investing.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wow, it looks like ETH/USD is now on investing.com]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/ethereum/@contemplate/investing-com</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/ethereum/@contemplate/investing-com</guid><category><![CDATA[ethereum]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2017 21:32:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/C3TZR1g81UNchGPKLQuxAL7oEwDJ42cT977qXjChTMJAf3FjvECh6FA3jqJcLc1WHYNyR1BwH5u6y1DRc17tifJc2DsZH1AgvuZob4K43eQnnv67CnFWYRt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy birthday Steemians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy birthday to at least 465 Steemians today (170,000/365) I hope you have a wonderful day! hugs and ether :)]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/steem/@contemplate/happy-birthday-steemians</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/steem/@contemplate/happy-birthday-steemians</guid><category><![CDATA[steem]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2017 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/PB8ro82ZpZP5xqHVTtgzxr9jRnPYTxeDK7ZMexdNd6KuDrqotKdzB8pekFNVsGtzrZeDt1FkzfWCKT8ft3B2VU7Q1sCidoRjysph4LyFhdwjs7nn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia’s Secondary Bubble (Private Education Costs)]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are many articles and commentaries in the media describing Australia’s primary bubble, the housing market, but there is not much talk of Australia’s secondary bubble – private education costs. According]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/australia/@contemplate/australia-s-secondary-bubble-private-education-costs</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/australia/@contemplate/australia-s-secondary-bubble-private-education-costs</guid><category><![CDATA[australia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2017 11:55:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2J33ow9TAJ564zKDdDwFkfr2j1xuWY9h8fksdQP2RjW2kJu8BR2SrMcJsj8chjfwtvbt88hMPEufJZfvfKG3B9fU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[50% of Mainstream Media is False and 50% of Alternative Media is True]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few years ago, I started with the axiom that 50% of Mainstream Media is false and 50% of Alternative Media is true as my growing distrust of the mainstream media continued to wane and my exposure to]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/politics/@contemplate/50-of-mainstream-media-is-false-and-50-of-alternative-media-is-true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/politics/@contemplate/50-of-mainstream-media-is-false-and-50-of-alternative-media-is-true</guid><category><![CDATA[politics]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[contemplate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2017 11:30:15 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>