Finding Personal Purpose in a World Without Inherent Meaning The idea that life has no inherent meaning is a heavy one. As someone deeply enthralled…
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Category: Self Awareness
Consciousness is the state of being aware of and responsive to one’s surroundings, thoughts, and emotions. It’s the part of your mind that is awake,…
Ever had one of those moments where something so bizarre, yet so strangely perfect, happens that you stop and think, “Okay, universe, I see you…?”…
What small or large pleasures do you look forward to each day? How do they make you feel in the moment, and do they add…
Purpose and Meaning in Aristotle’s Philosophy For Aristotle, living a life of purpose and meaning was central to achieving Eudaimonia. Eudaimonia is basically living in…
Learned helplessness is a psychological condition in which a person or animal learns to believe that they have no control over their situation, even when…
The Classical Period, spanning roughly from the 5th century BCE to the 5th century CE, is often regarded as the foundation of Western philosophy, art…
The fear of being labeled “crazy” or “insane” is a deep-rooted psychological anxiety that affects many people, particularly women and creative individuals. The fear can…
One of the thought seeds I admire from Heraclitus, the ancient Greek philosopher, is how sharply he critiqued society. He wasn’t a fan of popular…
There’s something incredibly powerful about starting your day with a clear mind, grounded in the healing embrace of nature. A morning journaling practice can be…