If you’re tired of chasing happiness like it’s a $20 bill blowing in the wind, perhaps it’s time to sit down with some Epicurus. No,…
Thoughts from the edge of ordinary
Tag: mindfulness
We’ve all spent more time than necessary thinking about everything that’s wrong with the world. From global catastrophes to personal insecurities, it’s easy to fall…
The sun rises, and your conscious mind stirs to life. With it, the clarity of the day takes shape—your thoughts become focused, your tasks are…
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…
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…
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…
The “thing-in-itself,” or as Kant so elegantly put it, das Ding an sich. Fancy right? It sounds like something you might overhear at a philosophy…
Self-awareness is a key to personal growth and emotional intelligence. Being attuned to your thoughts, emotions, and actions can lead to better decision-making, improved relationships,…
New Moon Shenanigans, Round Two10.1.2024 Apparently, I enjoyed my first “new moon” experience so much that I’ve decided to make it a regular thing. You…
Let’s be honest: whenever someone tells you to “be more grateful,” it sounds about as exciting as being asked to sort through a pile of…