Image by 愚木混株 Cdd20 from Pixabay From a young age, we are taught about the world using pairs of opposites. Heaven and hell, war and peace, cops and robbers, love and hate, etc. Creating pairs of opposites is a digestible and quick way to explain the world because it simplifies reality and reduces it to … Continue reading What Can You Do When There Is No Solution?
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The One Positive Emotion That Can Slow Down Time Itself
Image by Annette from Pixabay I heard someone say recently that the tragedy of getting older is that just as you begin to understand what’s important time speeds up. I’ve certainly seen this tragedy play out in my own life. And, if we’re being honest, we all have. The tragedy sounds like this: “If only … Continue reading The One Positive Emotion That Can Slow Down Time Itself
Why You Should Play Infinite Games
Image by Obsidain Photography from Pixabay Did you ever try to guess what your Christmas presents were as a kid? You’d pick up the wrapped present. Inspect it carefully. Gauge its weight. And give it a gentle shake to see if the noises emitted would provide any information as to the hidden identity of the … Continue reading Why You Should Play Infinite Games
Sincerity Is The Opposite of Cynicism
(Painting by Redditor u/InfinitePilgrim) In Dune: Part Two there’s a scene where the protagonist, Paul Atreides, is sent out into the desert alone to prove himself. As the camera pans to Paul walking into an endless sea of sand, the love interest in the film, Chani, says that she’s worried about Paul because “He’s different, … Continue reading Sincerity Is The Opposite of Cynicism
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