"Life is a journey, not a destination." Ralph Waldo Emerson These wise words were uttered by the American writer, philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson and have been repeated by countless people over the years, influencing the perception of life and its meaning. But what does it actually mean? Let's take a look at the...
Have you ever felt frustrated, underpaid or unappreciated at your job? Have you ever dreamed of just quitting and telling your boss exactly what you think of him and his company? Have you ever wondered if there's a better way to get what you want without burning bridges?
Voltaire was one of the most important philosophers during the Enlightenment, an intellectual movement in the 18th century. He was born in Paris in 1694 and spent most of his life in France. Voltaire is best known for his wit, his criticism of Christianity, and his advocacy of civil liberties such as freedom of religion and speech. He was a...
Have you ever felt that you are smarter, more attractive, or more skilled than most people? If so, you may have had the experience of illusory superiority. This is a psychological phenomenon in which people overestimate their own abilities or qualities. Illusory superiority can affect various aspects of our lives, such as...
There is no doubt that anger is a natural emotion that we all experience from time to time. However, it is also true that anger often leads to hasty, destructive decisions that we later regret. This is where the following quote from Seneca comes into play, "The best remedy for anger is procrastination." Lucius Anneaus Seneca The...
Imagine you are an astronaut. After the shaking of the launch subsides and everything becomes quieter and quieter and more and more distance comes between you and our planet, you see that the curvature of the earth's surface becomes more and more obvious. The longer you look at our earth, the more you feel that your whole perception is changing....
Zen Buddhism is a school of Mahayana Buddhism traditionally associated with the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Bodhidharma. It emphasizes the practice of meditation and mindfulness as an antidote to the stresses and anxieties of daily life. One question that often arises in connection with Zen Buddhism is whether it believes in some form of God....
"Hurry up and live" - that sounds like the motto of an influencer on Instagram who encourages his followers to make the most of their days. But in fact, this quote comes from the ancient philosopher Seneca. Nearly two millennia ago, he urged us to live a life that is fast, vibrant, and full of energy. We...
Almost ubiquitously we are suggested that we have to make big money in order to lead a good life. And even if money is not inevitably bad, it is usually so: who is unhappy with little money, will not be happy even with a lot of money. In this article we will look at how this can be...
Are you looking for a symbol of Zen Buddhism that reflects its philosophy and traditional teachings? Then the Enso is just the thing for you. This powerful symbol has now gained global notoriety and is used by millions around the world to represent their connection to spirituality. Yet many people know nothing more...
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