Archetypes. You’ve heard of them. The Hero, the Sage, the Rebel—the list goes on. But did you know these ancient figures aren’t just for mythic…
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Tag: authenticity
Beliefs are funny things. We collect them—sometimes consciously, sometimes by osmosis—from family, culture, or that one high school teacher who thought they were Socrates. Then…
Let’s start with a modern twist: look up the word “impious” in today’s dictionary, and you’ll find it means lacking reverence or respect, especially for…
Who Was Thales? And How Did He Change How We Think? Thales of Miletus might not be a household name, but his impact on the…
Nietzsche nods to Schopenhauer as one of his earliest influences. Their relationship was a complex one; one based on admiration but an eventual divergence. If…
11.1.24 “Come on, baby. Baby! Mommy isn’t going to stand here all day. Baby? Baby? Come on! Go potty for Mommy…” It’s Friday, and I’m…
Voltaire’s section on “Luxury” in his Philosophical Dictionary feels as fresh today as it must have in the 18th century. His witty observations on human…
It’s 9 a.m. You just rolled out of bed, hair resembling a bird’s nest, and there’s a coffee stain on your pajama shirt. But while…
So, you’ve decided to live authentically. Congrats! You’re showing up as your true self, no filters, no masks, no more pretending to like those endless…
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…