philosophy
the quick vs. the dead
"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." - W.B. Yeats
The great naturalist John Burroughs believed that there are two types of people in the world. He didn't mean differences like men and women, young and old, or
living authentically: the path of bravery
“Nothing’s more important than having the bravery to live your life.” — Robin Sharma
In the vast canvas of existence, nothing holds greater importance than the bravery to live your life authentically and fearlessly. You must summon the courage within you to navigate through life's labyrinth and create
philosophy: a homecoming for the soul
The more we fill our days with work, content (both constructive and destructive), and constant activity, the further we find ourselves drifting away from our core, losing touch with our true selves. We fall into a rhythm, engrossed in the pursuit of money, achievement, stimulation, and just “being plain old
take charge and escape the mediocrity trap
"The unexamined life is not worth living." — Socrates
A majority of the population in the urban world spends more time researching and planning their summer vacations than they do introspecting and designing their lives. It’s sad but true.
Are you one of those people? If yes, do
you will be forgotten
“People who are excited by posthumous fame forget that the people who remember them will soon die too. And those after them in turn. Until their memory, passed from one to another like a candle flame, gutters and goes out.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 4.19
After Marcus Aurelius took the
the greatest kind of mastery
“Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.” — Lao Tzu
If someone hurls a negative comment or a rude remark at you, do not react. I know it’s easier said than done, but you must train yourself to get to a point where you can stay calm and
leave people to themselves
“Learning how to leave people alone and go on with your life is a needed skill. Master it, for the sake of your own dignity and peace of mind.” — Michelle Rogers-Wright
In his private journal, Marcus Aurelius once wrote, “It’s best to leave someone else’s transgression there
what does your biggest life look like?
“Every human being needs to carve out the time to articulate a philosophy for his or her life—it’s one of the most important things a person can do. Every person, to live truly and greatly, must define how he wants to live and what his biggest life will
10 incredible life teachings from yoda
Today is May the 4th aka Star Wars Day, and a wonderful opportunity to not only celebrate and enjoy Star Wars movies, shows, events, and contests, but also revisit some key life lessons taught by the Jedi Master Yoda.
Yoda, who can be rightfully called the OG life coach from