philosophy
Five Steps to Peace
Discover the path to inner peace with this enlightening article that outlines five transformative steps towards achieving a serene state of mind grounded in the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.
philosophy
Revising Life Mastery Framework: Mastery of Attention
Does mastering attention make us better at living our lives?
philosophy
Mindful Practices to Enhance Your Daily Life
Cannot sit still for 5 min? Try these easy practices that allow increasing mindfulness in everyday life.
life
A Framework for the Mastery of Life (V0.1)
Describes a framework for the mastery of life based on various elements of mastery, such as mastery of our body, emotions and thought.
breathing
On Waiting: A Skill Often Overlooked
Waiting seems like a waste of time. I argue it is actually one of the most powerful things we can learn.
purpose
Defining a Personal Purpose: A Practical Guide with Four Questions
I have already discussed the philosophical merits of defining our own personal purpose outside the context of the framework provided by traditional religions in the post Finding Purpose. In this post, I want to provide some more practical advice about how one might go about defining a personal purpose, vision,
philosophy
What Does it Mean to Be Good
I haven recently been watching the TV show The Good Place. The titular Good Place is simply what we understand to be heaven; a place where some hope to go after they die to be rewarded for their good deeds while alive. It is explained that only the most outstanding
work
How Important is Work
Work is an important part of our lives - but how important should it be?
transcendence
The Missing Guide to Transcendence
Many religions and self-help books suggest that there is one way to achieve a better and more virtuous life. For instance, there are the ten commandments in Christianity, the Five Pillars of Islam or the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism. Moreover, aside from core fundamental teachings, religions often feature thousands
book
Book Review - Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society
How much of human behaviour is controlled by our genes, and how much is driven by our upbringing and higher thinking has long been a topic of much discussion. Christakis takes a bit of a different view of this problem by asking the question how much our societies are shaped
happiness
What to do if a person is not kind
I tend to believe in the inherent goodness of whomever I meet. I believe that each one of us has a desire to bring joy and happiness to others; even if that is to the detriment of others. I also think that most people I have know are kind. They