According to the Mental Health Foundation, more than 74% of people felt overwhelmed (source). And that's despite the fact that life in and of itself is actually simple. We just make it complicated for ourselves. "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." Confucius It's quite possible that your reaction towards this....
Recently, in a video in which an armor expert responded to fantasy armor in video games, I stumbled upon the statement that little armor is worse than none at all. This is because it gives us a false sense of security which is why we are more reckless in putting ourselves in dangerous situations. In today's world, where dangers and risks are not...
Stoicism is a philosophy of life that teaches us how to live well in a chaotic and unpredictable world. It helps us cultivate virtues such as wisdom, courage, justice, and self-control, and deal with challenges such as pain, loss, anger, and fear. Most people are familiar with the classic Stoic texts of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and...
It is always fascinating to me how close philosophy and psychology are. One often finds parallels or at least similarities between modern studies and ancient wisdom. I stumbled across one of these similarities the other day while reading an article by Simon. The article Psychological Phenomena Explained: Spotlight Effect is, as the name suggests, about...
"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...
You often hear phrases like "money changes people" or "money corrupts character". However, in this blog post I do not only want to discuss whether and how money can spoil character, but rather what it means for society as a whole when we are told from an early age that we have to live in...
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...
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...
If you're anything like me, you too will often struggle with not constantly thinking about something that needs to get done. Often it seems like our days have too little time to get everything done that is on our schedule. We still have this letter to answer, that...
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....
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