There’s a little joke whispered among ancient stones and modern dreamers: “The poorest man is the one who spends his whole life chasing the wrong currency.” For centuries, we’ve been taught, no, programmed, to believe that wealth is a number, safely nestled in a bank account or expressed through an impressive square footage. Money, we’re … Read more
The Unseen Compass: Navigating Success Through Inner Alignment For generations, success has been largely defined by a visible checklist: the corner office, the overflowing bank account, the prestigious title. Society often applauds these external markers, leading many to believe that achieving them equates to a life well-lived. We chase promotions, accumulate possessions, and strive for … Read more
Fear as a Guide to Purpose and Important Work I. Introduction: The Conventional View of Fear vs. a Counter-Intuitive Proposal A. The common understanding of fear: A negative emotion, an alarm system, a barrier, something to be avoided or overcome. In everyday discourse, fear is predominantly perceived as a negative emotion, an unwelcome intrusion into … Read more
I. Introduction: The Perennial Question and an Alternative Hypothesis A. The fundamental philosophical inquiry into the purpose (telos) of human existence. For millennia, humanity has grappled with a profound and persistent question: what is the purpose of our existence? This fundamental philosophical inquiry, often framed in terms of telos – the inherent aim or ultimate … Read more