The Perfect Wife: Donna Reed, Lisa, and a Side of WTF So, let’s talk about this thing I’ve been mulling over lately—the whole “wife” gig.…
Thoughts from the edge of ordinary
Category: Self Discovery
Aristotle’s Concept of Practical Wisdom (Phronesis) Aristotle’s concept of practical wisdom, or phronesis, is the ability to make morally sound decisions in everyday life. Phronesis…
Dragonflies have captured my attention lately. They have become a symbolic reminder to me of joy in nature, comfort and connection. Yep. Those weird little…
Morality, the system of principles distinguishing right from wrong, is viewed through multiple philosophical lenses. Some argue that morality is objective, meaning that moral truths…
Modern positive psychology identifies and cultivates character strengths as a pathway to well-being. These strengths, such as courage, wisdom, and kindness, closely align with Aristotelian…
Sylvia Plath had a profound way of capturing the depths of exhaustion, both mental and physical. One famous line from The Bell Jar reads: “I…
Aristotle’s concept of developing virtue through habit emphasizes the idea that moral virtues are cultivated through consistent practice. According to Aristotle, virtues like courage, temperance,…
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…
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…