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....
You may have heard the following ancient quote: "Rewards and punishments are the lowest form of education" and you may also know that it comes from the ancient philosopher Zhuangzi. But what does it mean exactly? To understand this quote, we must first understand the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is...
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...
When I heard a speech by Alan Watts before work the other day, one sentence in particular stayed in my head for the rest of the day. Watts said that freedom basically means being free to make mistakes and I find this an incredibly motivating statement. In this small article we will look at the content of this sentence....
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....
Even if you don't like it, problems will accompany you throughout life. As a small child, not getting a second ice cream can be a problem. And as an adult, not knowing how to fit all your appointments into the calendar. But even though the size and difficulty of the problems vary greatly, the...
The fundamental weakness of society, our inability to engage in dialogue with understanding, prevents humanity from working together constructively. This phenomenon is wonderfully observable on social media in the comment columns. When confronted with statements that do not correspond to our convictions, we resort to confrontational responses in almost all cases. Instead of seeking dialogue and really trying to...
In the world of Zen Buddhism, profound teachings are often conveyed through simple but compelling parables. One such story, which is also indirectly alluded to in the book Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, contains a valuable lesson about the nature of strength and the transformative power hidden in perceived weakness. This article examines the parable...
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