The Alchemy of Fear: How the Choices We Dread Forge Who We Become Life constantly presents us with forks in the road. Some choices feel easy, almost automatic, guided by habit or clear preference. Others, however, loom large, casting long shadows of apprehension and anxiety. These are the choices steeped in fear – fear of … Read more
The Enigma of Intense Annoyance: When Others Hold Up a Mirror We’ve all been there. That colleague who chews with their mouth open, the friend who is perpetually late, the family member who dominates every conversation. These seemingly minor quirks in others can sometimes elicit a reaction within us that feels disproportionate to the offense. … 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
The Mirror of Human Interaction Think about it: our interactions with others often evoke strong emotions or reactions within us. We might be drawn to certain qualities, repelled by others, or find ourselves consistently in similar types of relationships. What if these patterns aren’t just random occurrences, but rather reflections of our own inner landscape? … Read more
The Weight of “Happening To Me”: A Victim Mentality Think about how it feels when you believe life is constantly throwing curveballs at you. When a project at work falls apart, it’s because your boss is unreasonable or your colleagues are incompetent. When you face financial difficulties, it’s the fault of the economy or bad … Read more
Ever been jolted awake and thought, “What if this isn’t the dream? What if being awake is the actual hallucination?” I have. Usually right after my coffee maker decides it no longer recognizes water as an element worthy of its attention. Let’s dive into the philosophical deep end while I’m still cranky enough to call … Read more