In a world where time is a precious commodity and quick decisions are often required, we tend to quickly divide things into "good" or "bad". However, this tendency can lead us to overlook the subtleties of life and hinder our own growth. This article will explore the art of composure and discerning...
Vincent van Gogh, one of the most famous and influential painters of the 19th century, once said that suffering without complaint is the only lesson we have to learn in this life. This quote sheds insightful light on the life and art of this extraordinary artist. In this article, we will take a closer look at this statement....
The words of the Greek philosopher Epicurus still resonate in the world of philosophical thought and application today: "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you do not have; remember that what you have now was once among the things you only hoped for." epicurus This simple proverb contains a deep...
The other day while listening to a podcast I stumbled across the statement that if you have a deviation of 1° in a flight of 100 kilometers you miss your target by ~1.74 kilometers. As a stand-alone fact, this doesn't sound particularly spectacular at first. But as you can guess, this philosophically oriented blog is about...
In today's world of constant noise and endless communication, the art of listening has become a rare yet invaluable skill. Plato, the famous Greek philosopher, gave sage advice in this regard. "Learn to listen, and you will benefit even from those who talk foolishly." Plato This sentence reveals...
Do you remember the time when you stood in wonder under the starry night sky as a child? Or when you saw a deer while walking in the woods and held your breath in amazement? But then you stopped having those experiences. Somehow. Somewhere along the way. And you're not alone in that. But the truth is....
Even when I was younger, I found Heinz Erhardt very interesting. His playful and light way to put everyday situations in a new light through rhymes, made me want more. When I now recently, with my girlfriend discovered a book with his best works, I could not help but rummage a little in it.
As paradoxical as it may seem, it is not illogical that not everything has to follow a logic. But this is exactly what seems to be so difficult to grasp. In this blog article, I would like to go into a little more detail about why it is good that not everything is logical. In our science-driven world,...
In our society, it is not appreciated when we give in to our weaknesses. On top of that, our strictest judge in this is usually ourselves. But is it really so bad when we sometimes give in to our desires? In this article, we will take a closer look at this issue. For simplicity's sake, let's assume that our goal is...
As we run through our daily lives, we may forget how good we actually have it. In this article, I want to address a quote from the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, who knew some 2300 years ago that we can spoil what we have. Do not spoil what you have by....
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