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 Discovery
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…
Let’s talk Aristotle. The guy was doing some serious philosophizing back in Ancient Greece, trying to figure out what makes humans… well, human. And let’s…
The early 1960s marked a period of significant change in the field of psychology. Behaviorism had long dominated the landscape, with its focus on observable…
Starting a crystal collection is much like the childhood joy of collecting rocks…if you were that kid. I used to get incredibly excited when I…
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…
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…
Soren Kierkegaard, often regarded as the father of existentialism, placed a profound emphasis on the concept of authenticity in his works. Kierkegaard’s exploration of authenticity…
In our pursuit of happiness, success, or even just a simple, peaceful life, we often find ourselves teetering between extremes–too much or too little, excess…