Once, a long time ago, there was a man who lived in Rome. It was a time before Rome was the centre of an empire. Back then, it was a city competing with others in their tribal wars. This man was a brave soldier, a decorated military leader, a noble protector of his city. And … Continue reading A Timeless Story of Integrity and Popularity
Being Great to be Good Enough? Philosophical Exploration
Is 'good' good enough? Or is 'great' needed to qualify for being good enough? Although it sounds absurd if taken from a purely logical perspective, it is yet another proof of our inherent complexity that often contains outright contradictions. I know what it feels like to expect and demand greatness from myself simply to feel … Continue reading Being Great to be Good Enough? Philosophical Exploration
One Sentence to Start the Week
Sometimes you feel like you want to say something, like you are almost bursting with true desire to share with the world, to let your creativity out there. And yet, sometimes you just keep hitting against a mental wall. The words have not yet come to you. You wish you had them, knew them, found … Continue reading One Sentence to Start the Week
Spreading the Word: New Theory of Why We Dream
This Friday is the first day of the new year. January 1st of the freshly-out-of-the-oven 2021. Happy New Year everyone! And Happy approaching New Year to all those who celebrate later! Isn't this a perfect time to once again ponder the question of why do we dream? Here, I share a very interesting article with … Continue reading Spreading the Word: New Theory of Why We Dream
New Year – Why January 1?
As it happens with many long-lasting traditions, with time we tend to forget their origin stories. Across many countries of the world, we celebrate the arrival of the New Year on January 1 with a lot of fun, anticipation and, sometimes, a bit of sadness. But why do we stick to this date? What is … Continue reading New Year – Why January 1?
Spreading the Word: Inspiring Quotes for 2021
This Friday is the last 'Spreading the Word' post in 2020. Next time I write in this series - next Friday - it will be January 1st, it will be the first day of the fresh new year, 2021... I don't know what the new year will bring. We all have our ideas. But, I … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Inspiring Quotes for 2021
Let’s Talk Miracles – What Are They?
Last year around this time I wrote about miracles. More specifically, the 18th century Scottish philosopher's David Hume's views on them. It is that season again when my thoughts, at least sometimes, turn to the topic of miracles. Perhaps especially this year. Wouldn't the world really need a few good miracles now! It turns out, … Continue reading Let’s Talk Miracles – What Are They?
Why Do We Underestimate?
Why is it that we often underestimate the big importance of small things? Even though each time we do, we get taught a lesson by life to remind us that the devil is, indeed, in the details. He comes out when those details get underestimated. Photo by Jian Xhin on Unsplash Is it because we find … Continue reading Why Do We Underestimate?
Small Things Matter
"Never underestimate the big importance of the small things." Photo by Anete Lusina from Pexels A quote from the book 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig published this year. This, very strange, very unusual and very memorable year of 2020. The first book that I have seen to be dedicated not to some close friend of family member, … Continue reading Small Things Matter
The Stories Told by Our Dreams
What do you dream about when you sleep? What about your friends, relatives? Sometimes it can be a lot of fun sharing those strange stories from our dreams. After all, they are just strange stories, they do not really mean anything. Or do they? Image by intographics from Pixabay Here is a thought to ponder … Continue reading The Stories Told by Our Dreams
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