''Be yourself, no matter what they say'' is the advice that Sting gives us in his elegant song Shape of My Heart. I agree. But how do we do that? How can we be ourselves? Deeper still, what does it mean to be ourselves? And how do I know who my-self is? After all, whatever I … Continue reading On Being Yourself
Timon, Pumba, Existentialism
Here is an interesting example of why it is worth the effort to invest time and energy into self-development and learning. It is an example from personal experience. If I were to ask you, what do Disney movies have in common with philosophy, what would your first thought be? I can say for myself - … Continue reading Timon, Pumba, Existentialism
A Quote for the Week
Not till we are lost, in other words, not till we have lost the world, do we begin to find ourselves, and realize where we are and the infinite extent of our relations.H.D. Thoreau in Walden keep exploring and don't be afraid of being lost from time to time!
Thoughts on Ian McCrorie’s Book “A Lifetime Doing Nothing”
This short book by the Canadian author Ian McCrorie is a collection of personal stories, stories of others, and insights gained from experience, all of which centres around one skill - doing nothing. If that sounds like no skill at all, keep on reading. Doing nothing, understood in the way McCrorie explains it, might be … Continue reading Thoughts on Ian McCrorie’s Book “A Lifetime Doing Nothing”
Hermann Hesse’s “Siddhartha” on Seeking and Finding
Towards the end of his life, the main protagonist of Hermann Hesse's novel Siddhartha, the wise man, shared one of his thoughts with a friend: “When someone seeks," said Siddhartha, "then it easily happens that his eyes see only the thing that he seeks, and he is able to find nothing, to take in nothing because … Continue reading Hermann Hesse’s “Siddhartha” on Seeking and Finding
Life Path Choice
Do we always choose the road or does it also choose us? I mean a metaphorical road, a life path. Is our relationship with the path more like with a person or an object? Photo by Karsten Würth on Unsplash If I want an object, I can go and get it, provided there are no … Continue reading Life Path Choice
Experience vs Thought
If you had a free evening and were offered to read either Romeo and Juliet or a scientific research paper about neurochemical processes people refer to as love, which would you choose? Image from Pixabay It depends on your mood, I suppose, and on your priorities at that particular moment. But I believe I would … Continue reading Experience vs Thought
When Weary…
...try a little tenderness It can be simple keep exploring!
Culture of Instructions?
What are instructions good for? To present a clear set of actions to follow to attain a certain goal. For example, if I want to successfully assemble any piece of IKEA furniture, I need instructions. Which part goes where and in what order. If I want to learn to drive a car, I need instructions. … Continue reading Culture of Instructions?
Searching for a ‘Something’: Imaginary Dialogue
Today's regular post is a little bit different. It is a small piece of creative writing I did. One evening, not so long ago, I felt a need to express something but wasn't entirely sure what. That is how this imaginary dialogue was created. I hope you enjoy reading it and that it resonates with … Continue reading Searching for a ‘Something’: Imaginary Dialogue
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