“I have never wished to cater to the crowd; for what I know they do not approve, and what they approve I do not know.” -Epicurus
There are two broad camps of thought; one camp states human beings live in order to acquire meaning, while the other camp claims there is no meaning to life and human beings must learn to live happily and content within the stated framework. Continue reading “Pursuing Meaning”
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” – W.B. Yeats
Life is about learning to persevere and answer uncertainty with courage and conviction. No matter how much human beings attempt to predict and control the future, chaos is ready to emerge at any moment’s notice. Regardless of race, sex, religion, creed, or socio-economic status, chaos, disorder, and uncertainty are equal-opportunities embedded in living and ergo the human condition. Continue reading “Mastering Starting Over”
“The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation, rather than upon mere survival.” – Aristotle
The key to all of life’s frequent and pressing questions is balance. Multi-faceted questions are typically asked in terms of which side of the spectrum does an individual stand. For example, should one act or not, should one live for the present moment or live for the future or past, and should one hang on or let go of a dream, of an idea, or pursuit. However, framing the question as to illicit a “this or that” response leaves much unexamined. Continue reading “Balance”
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