Tag: life
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All We Ever Seek Is Freedom — But It Changes Its Face as We Grow
Freedom is one of the most important ideas in human life. At its heart, it means the ability to live, think, and act without unnecessary limits. But it’s not just about doing whatever we want — it’s about having the space to choose, and the strength to live with those choices. What’s interesting, though, is…
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How Do We Measure the Meaning of Life?
What makes life feel meaningful? Is it having a clear sense of purpose, achieving personal goals, living according to one’s principles, or perhaps feeling that life itself is inherently valuable? For decades, philosophers and psychologists alike have wrestled with these questions, and in recent years, the quest to understand and measure “meaning in life” has…
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You Don’t Need a Partner to Be Whole: The Joy of a “Good-Enough” Single Life
For many, the quest for happiness seems intrinsically tied to the hope of finding a romantic partner — a soulmate, a spouse, someone to share the mundane and magical moments of life. When we’re not in a relationship, especially when we haven’t been in one for a long time or have never had one at…
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The Hidden Cost of Comfort: Why Seeking Discomfort Might Just Save You
Imagine standing at the edge of a vast frozen wilderness. The cold slices through every layer of clothing. Your breath turns to crystals in the air. There’s no phone signal, no Wi-Fi, and certainly no cozy couch waiting at the end of the day. It’s just you, the elements, and a primal need to survive…
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The Unexpected Riches of Having Less
Is it possible that having less can actually give us more? At first glance, it may sound like one of those frustrating clichés designed to console those who are struggling. Many people would rightly push back, arguing that when your basic needs aren’t being met, romanticizing scarcity is offensive and out of touch. But what…
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Naval on True Intelligence: Designing a Life You Actually Want
You only get one shot at life—so why do so many of us settle for mediocrity? Naval Ravikant, entrepreneur and philosopher, offers a striking redefinition of intelligence that cuts through the noise of IQ scores and academic credentials. In a world full of distractions and pre-written scripts, he argues that true intelligence is about getting…
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Your Happiest Days Are Behind You—And That’s a Good Thing
When we think about happiness, we tend to look ahead. We imagine it waiting for us in the future, just around the next corner—after the promotion, the relationship, the vacation, the next big change. But what if that’s the wrong direction to look? In his heartfelt and humorous TEDx talk, psychologist Robert Biswas-Diener flips the…
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Midlife: Not a Crisis, But an Awakening
Carl Jung, one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century, made a bold statement that continues to resonate: “Life really does begin at 40. Up until then, you are just doing research.” This challenges a deeply ingrained narrative in popular culture—that midlife is a time of decline, chaos, or crisis. Instead, Jung invites…
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The Paradox of Effort: How Letting Go Leads to Success
Once, there was a writer who specialized in crafting thought-provoking essays. Through hard work and creativity, she published numerous captivating pieces. But one day, inspiration evaded her. She tried exploring different topics, scoured bookshelves, and searched the internet, yet nothing resonated. As panic crept in, she feared she had succumbed to writer’s block. However, she…
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The Secret to Happiness: A Journey Beyond Wants
For Harvard Professor, Arthur Brooks, what does it mean to be a “professor of happiness”? It’s not about teaching people to chase fleeting feelings or superficial joys. It’s about understanding happiness as a profound, multidimensional experience. At its core, happiness is not just a feeling. It’s a combination of three essential elements: enjoyment, purpose, and satisfaction. Let’s dive…
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Finding the Present Moment – Insights from Sam Harris
In a profound reflection, Sam Harris sheds light on a universal paradox of human life: we often regret the things we cared about when life was “normal.” It’s not just about how we spent our time but about how our attention was bound to trivial concerns. This realization, though inevitable, rarely transforms the way we…
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20 Biggest Paradoxes of Life That Make Us Think Twice
Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs, and sometimes, the more we try to understand it, the more complex it seems. Paradoxes are those strange truths that reveal the contradictory, messy nature of our experiences, and they often carry powerful insights about life’s mysteries. Here are 20 paradoxes of life that remind us how…
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