Transcendentalism was a hot topic in my high school literature class. My English teacher casually threw around names like Emerson and Thoreau, not realizing that…
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Category: Self-reflection
The joy of a mid-life crisis— when you start questioning everything from your choice in career to whether you really need those twelve varieties of…
Epicurus reminds us that happiness doesn’t have to come with a side of existential dread or a hefty price tag. While many of us might…
October 4, 2024: The Cycles of Life Fine. I’m Moody. Which Mask Do I Want to Wear Today? I have finally admitted that I’m moody…
Let’s be real for a second—life doesn’t come with a manual, and if it did, it would probably be in a language we don’t speak,…
On a quest for self-discovery? Great news! The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates has been waiting for you, and he’s got some questions. Actually, he’s got…
Zeno of Elea is the philosopher who threw a wrench into the gears of common sense with his delightful little thought experiments. If you’ve ever…
“Are We All Just Geckos in a Bigger Cage?” The other night, as I was watching Neo, the kids’ gecko, I couldn’t help but marvel…
The Warning Signs of Burnout: When Your Body and Mind Are Begging You to Slow Down Ever feel like you’re juggling so many balls in…
September 27, 2024The Vampire Chronicles I’ve always felt more alive at night. There’s something exhilarating about the stillness of the world when everyone else is…