In a world driven by social media and the constant need for validation, it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparison. We find ourselves scrolling through carefully curated profiles, measuring our lives against others. Yet, as Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” In this article, we delve into the profound truth behind this statement and explore how...
In a world often clouded by facades, embracing authenticity becomes a powerful beacon. It is a courageous act that sets us free from the confines of societal expectations, allowing us to live sober and inspire others to do the same. When we shed the masks and pretences, our true selves emerge, radiating genuine beauty. It means being real, vulnerable, and unapologetically ourselves, not...
Have you ever stopped to think exactly what you want from life? If you ever considered this question, you might have taken this first step toward self-discovery but haven’t discovered a path toward achieving your primary goals. Your values, dreams, traits, and talent may not always seem to matter much in the rush of daily life. But awareness of these features can give you many pictures of your...
The average person lives 27,375 days. It’s all we get if we’re lucky. It may not seem like a lot of time, but then again, how many days do we remember anyway… Often times life passes unnoticed, moments blur, time races without a leash, and we’re left with a series of forgotten days, cause our minds have become wired to only remember the days we feel something happened, delightful or heartbreaking...
Sitting outside my apartment in the cool of the evening and just having that “philosopher” vibe, I was thinking of what new thing I should create; a song or a write-up, and then, this topic popped up. At first, I wanted to debunk the idea because, with the current economic saga, the price of Fuel has inflated the price of everything, even dowry. I’m beginning to think that this...
In the ancient history of stoic philosophy, it is commonly known that stoicism often refers to an unemotional person. One who can endure pain or hardship without complaining or showing emotions; stoicism teaches the improvement of self-control to overcome harmful feelings. The common thing among the ancient philosophers, from the one who was an enslaved person, the other who was an emperor, or...
When individuals unite their aspirations, passions, and efforts, the possibilities for achievement expand exponentially. In the same vein, dreams that are shared among a group can be nurtured, refined, and pursued collectively, leading to the creation of a shared vision and a stronger sense of purpose. The great thinker and philosopher Plato defined ideas as the ultimate realities. This means...
“Less than six degrees of separation exist between you and several million strangers who you may or may not encounter in your lifetime. When we understand the structure of this communication net, we stand to grasp a good deal more about the fabric of society. Maybe it’s not necessarily justified, this common human complaint. The feeling that we’re all cut off, alienated, and...