So one thing that I always find fun is connecting mystical and esoteric ideas from the past to the present. For example, in Greek mythology, each god represented a different aspect of human existence. Poseidon, for instance, symbolized the power of the sea. While the Greeks may not have believed in the literal existence ofContinue reading “Practice and Mysticism”
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Can Buddhism and Ego Intertwine?
Alright, I admit — this one’s a bit of a repost. Remember that era back a few years ago where I was getting into writing “serious academic papers” on “wide-ranging concepts”? It didn’t last long, unsurprisingly. But one of the unreleased ones actually involved a subject I still hold close to my heart — aContinue reading “Can Buddhism and Ego Intertwine?”
What Decides Good Art?
Art has always been, of course, a little subjective. But it has always been a debate as to where the subjectivity ends and the objectivity begins. Could we figure out what makes an objectively good artwork?
Being Wise and Being Smart
Some people think that intelligence and wisdom are synonyms. In this article I’m going to explain why that’s not the case, as well as break down some other forms of smarts.
On Meaning
Here are a few thoughts I have on finding meaning in life and work.