When you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, remember that your defining characteristic—what defines a human being—is to work with others. Even animals know how to sleep. And it’s this characteristic activity that’s the more natural one—more innate and more satisfying. — Marcus Aurelius Marcus Aurelius reminds us that our defining characteristic… Continue reading On Being Human
Category: Philosophy
On Being Present
If, then, my awareness of the past and future makes me less aware of the present, I must begin to wonder whether I am actually living in the real world. ― Alan Watts Reflecting on my childhood, I remember struggling with severe anxiety—missing school days, avoiding sleepovers, and feeling overwhelmed by fears that seemed larger than… Continue reading On Being Present
On Being You
When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you. —Lao-Tzu It’s easy to mirror others, especially with the constant influence of social media, it can be tempting to play the roles we’ve been conditioned to play. The harder, yet more rewarding path is to take the time… Continue reading On Being You
On Doing Anything
Every action, no matter how small, is a reflection of who you are. The way you approach the ordinary tasks—making your bed, showing up on time, listening in a conversation—sets the tone for how you’ll handle the big ones. How you do anything is how you do everything reminds us that success doesn’t start with… Continue reading On Doing Anything