The mechanistic view of the universe assumes that the body, which is influenced and controlled by physical laws, and the ethereal world of thought and consciousness are separate. You may have wondered about the complicated relationship between your mind and your body. Philosophers have been puzzling over this for thousands of years. One...
Especially in the last years I find more and more fun to try new things. Whether it was trying to start a sustainable clothing label with a friend, this blog, playing guitar, sports or setting myself little challanges. With all this trial and error, I've noticed some interesting things that I'd love to share with you....
This blog article is meant to be a supplement to my previous article on the subject of headphones. If you haven't read that original article, I highly recommend it. You can find the article here. As before, I let my headphones gather dust in my drawer, with one small exception, the gym. For this one...
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...
"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...
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...
Carpe diem. Seize the day. But what does it mean to seize the day? This centuries-old saying has inspired generations of people to make the most of every moment. It reminds us that we should create and preserve memories, because life is fragile and fleeting. The saying "Carpe diem" perfectly captures this spirit....
Social media has a tendency to always have certain quotes making the rounds. One of those quotes is this, "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." Some say it's from Plato, the Greek philosopher, while others attribute it to Philo of Alexandria, the first century AD Jewish philosopher....
It's no surprise to anyone that education is essential to a successful life, but the following quote from John Dewey takes that thought one step further: "Education is not preparation for life, education is life itself. "JOHN DEWEY These famous words, spoken more than a century ago, express the...
Although it usually happens rather unconsciously, you may have noticed that your attention is drawn to very salient events that seem to be responsible for a particular outcome. This phenomenon is known as the focus effect, a psychological concept that has been studied for decades. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at what exactly...
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