Should We Give Up Our Addictions?

Should We Give Up Our Addictions?

by | Jan 10, 2026 | Mini-Essays, Ponderings

“We must give up many things to which we are addicted,” says Seneca in one of his letters. These actions can shape how others see us. More importantly, they affect how we perceive ourselves. Even the small addictions which appear harmless erode our courage,...
Why Should I Get Out of Bed?

Why Should I Get Out of Bed?

by | Jan 8, 2026 | Mini-Essays, Ponderings

Was I born for pleasure? Or was I born for a greater purpose? This is a question Marcus Aurelius asked himself every morning; especially on cold ones. Every morning we may ask ourselves why we are getting out of bed. We can remind ourselves why we are not staying...
Do we need social media?

Do we need social media?

by | Jun 21, 2024 | Being, Philosophy, Ponderings

TL:DR: We do not need social media in order to live our lives happily. Social media is more of a want than a need, and in that regard it can lead to distractions, loneliness, stress, and depression. For more rewarding social interactions, try going offline for 30 days...
What is the happiness paradox?

What is the happiness paradox?

by | Jun 21, 2024 | Philosophy, Ponderings

“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” American Declaration of Independence If there is one aspiration to unite all of humans, then surely it is the pursuit of happiness. It’s even in the American Declaration of Independence. Should it be? Should we all aspire...
Can we know everything?

Can we know everything?

by | Jul 25, 2022 | Being, Philosophy, Ponderings

Is it possible to know everything there is to know? That’s a question which came to me while cooking dinner the other night. It part came from the world around me at that moment and part from movies where humans tap into unused brain space for limitless knowledge and...