The study of existentialism is often associated with angst and grief and struggle. I was pulled to existentialism for the opposite reason–to find joy. Existential…
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Soren Kierkegaard place strong emphasis on authenticity in his existential writing. He believed that authenticity was essential for individuals to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.…
Western philosophy is a closet full of interesting characters. I have been drawn to both Kierkegaard, as the “Father” of existentialism; and Nietzsche, as an…
Time passes, or at least it seems to; and often at super-speed. I experience one moment, inhale; exhale, and adapt to a new moment. This…
Authentic: representing one’s true nature or beliefs; true to oneself or to the person identified As the “father of existentialism,” Søren Kierkegaard placed a strong…
Embrace the Ever-Ticking Clock Tick-tock…time marches on, and we’re all just passengers on the train of life. Time is something that is hard to perceive…
The Power of NO: Embracing Existentialism in a World of Yes-People. In a society that is all to eager to please, saying “yes” has become…