Self-knowledge. The gold you seek is in your veins.
The ancient Greeks called it “knosis” and it was considered far more important than intellectual knowledge.
You may be thinking…
“Sure, I buy that. Sort of. But it sounds like a very short conversation to have with myself.”
Wrong! You are waaay deeper than you can fathom.
Think about this: at conception, you inherited two streams of genetic information passed to you since the dawn of man – a living record of your ancestors. And if that doesn’t blow your mind, to many ancient cultures your ancestors include the very stars. Sound farfetched? The late great astrophysicist Carl Sagan didn’t think so…
“The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of star stuff.”
- Carl Sagan
You’re catching on. The secret to your riches are within you.
Sorry, not talking lottery tickets, but something far more important. Modern studies confirm that self-awareness and self-care are key to physical and emotional health. (Important note: we are not doctors, and a Google search is not a doctor. Do yourself and your ancestors proud, and regularly see your real doctor.)
OK, so what is next? Well, we have good news and bad news.
First, the bad. The Oracle at Delphi is no longer in operation and sadly, Miss Cleo the psychic has passed away. (We suggest redirecting your psychic connection funds to an IRA.)
Now for the good news. In the coming months, we will launch TapRoots, a place where you can take a break from watching what everyone else is doing and focus inward on yourself. TapRoots is your place to pause, ponder and tap into your deep well of wisdom.
Sources: www.racp.edu.au; isfglobal.org
The world’s first app designed to help you harness the power of your ancient past
To fire-up the greatest resource in the game of life: your self
A live-well, play-well ecosystem of daily exploration and fun that forges a healthier self and planet
Secrets of the ages revealed, organized and stored-for you
Track your journey guided by history's greatest thinkers
In this contest your personal growth is the ultimate prize.
You may be thinking…
“Here we go… another one of those
‘brain train / happy all the time’ apps.”
Nope.
We think you need more fun and more of a challenge than that. After all, your ancestors did not cross deserts, seas and face giant rats for you to waste your gifts.
Now the challenge: HOW TO DO IT? Our method should help. We make it fun by combining 3 of the 4 things humans love:
THINK > PLAY > DO
(FYI, we left out “PROCREATE”. You’re on your own with that.)
THINK:
Learning new things is fun for your brain. Our apps will give you a cornucopia of trivia about yourself.
PLAY:
Play is a crucial engine of well-being, so we’ve made self-discovery a game.Play re-sets the brain, reduces stress and improves vitality and creativity.
DO:
Our apps connect you to ancient action paths while exploring whereyou are in the moment, all to learn “what can I do today to live better?”
Sign-up for alerts so we can tell you when TapRoots is ready.
Sources: Alan Krueger, Princeton University; Catherine O’Keefe, University of S. Alabama
Who from your ancient past helped make you who you are?
You may be thinking… “I’m not sure I WANT to meet some of my ancestors.”
No worries. We all have THOSE peeps…
Fortunately, the bad seeds in your ancestral line cannot compete with the brave explorers, hunters, healers and sages who paved the way for you.
The probability of your being born is 1 in 400 trillion. (Yes, you hit the cosmic jackpot)
Every human is connected to a common ancestral mother and father tracing back at least 250,000 years to East Africa. And every atom in your body was prototyped in a dying star some 100 million years ago.
Heed the call from your ancestors: do something with your gifts.
Imagine all that ancestral wisdom flowing through your veins.
We’re here to help you tap into it. It’s time to call to your inner champion
– swords and shields optional.
Sign-up for alerts so we can tell you when TapRoots is ready.
Blockchain: a transformational way to track, trade and be paid.
You may be thinking…
“WHAT THE HECK IS IT?”
First, grasshopper, blockchain and cryptocurrencies are not the same thing.
Blockchain is a public digital ledger used to securely record many different types of transactions, from cryptocurrencies to virtual kitties, baseball cards and now artifacts.
Pundits predict that blockchain is as groundbreaking today as the Internet of the ‘90’s.
From the earliest times, humans have always loved collecting and trading things.
In 500 BC Foundry’s TapRoots, that includes digital artifacts you earn then customize. This gives each a unique history and value that’s trackable and tradeable via blockchain.
In the world of 500 BC Foundry apps we’re using blockchain as a platform that’s good for you, your wallet and the planet. The currency you use will be up to you - dollar or crypto.
“…think of the blockchain as a new utility network for moving value, moving assets.”
- William Mougayar
Planetary health is human health
Newsflash: Humans and the Earth are not separate. We need the earth’s air, water, food and shelter to survive. All things in short supply on Mars, so think twice about that one-way ticket.
Up to 90% of cancers are due to the environment and lifestyle choices*
While we don’t really care if you like us on Facebook, we do ask that you help us clean-up this beautiful blue spaceship we call Earth.
A great way to purify our water and air is by planting trees
That’s why we’ve partnered with American Forests’ Global ReLeaf program. Based on how you choose to engage with TapRoots - basic membership is free – real trees will be planted in your honor and tracked in your personal grove.
“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.”
- Greek proverb
*Source: 7 JANUARY 2016 | VOL 529 | NATURE
Healthy Planet, Healthy You
Surprise activates curiosity, excitement, and wonder.
You’re wired to enjoy new experiences. Surprised?
(Didn’t think so.) Studies show that surprise actually drives the motivation to learn. We’re betting that you’ll be surprised by what you learn about yourself through TapRoots. You love a good mystery, and this one stars YOU.
“The unexpected is what changes our lives.”
- Meredith Grey (Grey’s Anatomy, 2006)
Why the unexpected feels good
The universe is sending you messages. What do they mean?
Your ancestors certainly wanted to know. So no surprise that symbols are the basis for all human understanding; patterns and images that represent a deeper indicator of universal truths. As you journey through your history in TapRoots, wewill connect you to symbols and messages from the ages.
“Symbols are the imaginative signposts of life.”
-Margot Asquith (1864-1945)
Open great gates to wonderous worlds
A sage is distinguished for wisdom gained from experience.
Yes, sages have earned their swagger. And they take seriously their role of seeking the greater good. No surprise the sages you meet in TapRoots urge this: learn to listen to yourself. In fact, make it a habit. Sound pushy? In fairness, they’ve been saying it since the beginning of time. But who’s counting?
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.
- Aristotle (384-322 BC)
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