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Descartes and the Six Passions: Embrace Your Inner Fire (Without Burning Out)

Descartes and the Six Passions: Embrace Your Inner Fire (Without Burning Out)

Published by Elle on November 23, 2024

René Descartes—he of “I think, therefore I am” fame—wasn’t just interested in thinking. He also took a long, philosophical look at feeling. Specifically, he identified…

Hello You, Don’t Stop Overthinking.

Hello You, Don’t Stop Overthinking.

Published by Elle on May 25, 2024

There is a current trend in self help that we need to harness our thinking power. The message is “Stop Overthinking,” but I want to…

Finding Passion: What Ignites You?

Finding Passion: What Ignites You?

Published by Elle on November 11, 2023

Passion is the driving force that ignites our souls and infuses our lives with purpose. It’s the relentless pursuit of what sets our hearts on…

Quote of the Day:

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Quote of the Day:

Published by Elle on October 24, 2023

“Except our own thoughts, there is nothing absolutely in our power”–Rene Descartes

Tracing the Roots of Skepticism: Descartes and Doubt

Tracing the Roots of Skepticism: Descartes and Doubt

Published by Elle on August 7, 2023

“I think, therefore I am.” Rene Descartes Roots of Skepticism and Cartesian Doubt Ahhhh…the delicious smell of skepticism in the morning. One of the roots…