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🤔 How do struggles transform into miracles? #LightningSparks

"Joining Lighting was like reading Nietzsche for the very first time. I was deeply inspired by the mission, to inspire learning as a way of life; and, when I met the team, it was as if serendipity had a name.”   Meet Bobby George, CEO of Lightning! Prior to this, he has been a product leader at Microsoft Flip, co-founded and led Montessorium from inception to acquisition, co-founded the first accredited Montessori school, and authored 8 children’s books -- and one on philosophy for adults ;) #LightningInspiration

Hell. Purgatory. Paradise. Written by Dante Alighieri in the 14th century, 'The Divine Comedy' follows the author's journey through the three realms of the afterlife, throughout which Dante encounters lost souls, repentant sinners, and heavenly beings, all the while reflecting on justice, love, and the divine order. Dante’s choice to write in the Tuscan dialect rather than Latin helped unify the Italian language, laying the foundation for modern Italian. Today, 'The Divine Comedy' remains a symbol of national pride and is widely regarded as one of the greatest works in Western literature. Discover the masterpiece that shaped a nation and inspired the Christian world.  #GreatBooks

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Timeless wit, social satire, and unforgettable heroines-- Jane Austen changed the literary world by shedding light on the inner lives, ambitions, and challenges of 19th century women. Best known for novels like "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility", she wrote much of her work quietly at a small table, slipping her manuscripts under blotting paper to keep them hidden whenever guests appeared! These furtively hidden gems have now been enjoyed by millions in the century since. You can find Jane Austen among all the other great authors and icons of history in our Great Library, open very soon...

🤔 When is the right time to act? #LightningSparks

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"I wanted to start a new type of institution devoted to the proposition that learning is inspirational and joyous. If scholarship doesn't put a twinkle in your eye, something is amiss." Meet Zohar Atkins, President and Founder of Lightning! He’s a rabbi, poet, life-long learner, and the first of our living faculty members -- what we call 'sages'. #LightningInspiration

Step into the world of 'The Tale of Genji', the world’s first novel! 🌸 Written over 1,000 years ago by Lady Murasaki Shikibu, this Japanese masterpiece explores the life, loves, and intrigues of Hikaru Genji, the ‘Shining Prince.’ A tale of beauty, heartbreak, and impermanence, it’s a timeless window into Heian-era Japan. Did you know? The author herself was a lady-in-waiting at the imperial court, crafting her epic in secret—a true pioneer of literature. Have you read the novel that started it all? If not, it's available in our Great Library!  #TheTaleOfGenji #JapaneseLiterature  #LightningInspiration

🤔 What if seeking happiness is what keeps us from it? #LightningSparks