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Tag: Philosophy

Do I Really Have to Love Myself Before I Can Love Others?: Against the Existential Ideal

Balancing what you can accomplish today with what you’ve done in the distant past is a challenging feat. All the … More

Existentialism, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Psychology, Self-Esteem

In Praise of Mediocrity

“… I keep pushing that rock up the hill over and over and it keeps falling back. And then I … More

Anxiety, Depression, Existentialism, Mental Health, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Philosophy, Psychology

The Nuance of Hitch: Reviewing Ben Burgis’ Christopher Hitchens

Ben Burgis wrote the ultimate anti-anti-communist book. I hardly ever review books, but Christopher Hitchens: What He Got Right, How … More

Ben Burgis, Book Review, Christopher Hitchens, Communism, Philosophy, Politics, Socialism

Battling the Demon of Idealism: Why You Don’t Have to Be Obsessed with Becoming Great

I’m not an idealist. I don’t consider myself to be an amazing therapist, writer, or human. To possess any of … More

Anxiety, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Psychology, Success

Am I Just a Product of My Environment?: Reviewing Skye Cleary’s How to Be Authentic

In HOW TO BE AUTHENTIC: Simone de Beauvoir and The Quest For Fulfillment, Skye Cleary resurrects the prominent feminist philosopher. … More

Existential Philosophy, Existentialism, Feminism, Mental Health, Philosophy, Psychology, Simone de Beauvoir

Stuck in Indecision: Why Are We Terrified of Making Choices?

I spent most of my life living in fear. As a kid, I was terrified of the dark and sleeping … More

Anxiety, Existentialism, Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Philosophy, Psychology

STM Podcast Co-Host Chooses Between Jay-Z Or Tupac — Tupac Uncensored

Co-host of the popular Seize The Moment podcast, Leon Garber, explains why he chooses Tupac Shakur over Jay-Z. Appearing on … More

2Pac, Hip Hop, Mental Health, Music, Philosophy, Psychology

Why We Tend Not to Challenge Our Core Beliefs about the World and Ourselves

When I was an undergraduate student, my ancient philosophy professor told us: Don’t ever become satisfied; otherwise, you’ll become complacent. … More

Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Psychology

William Irwin Talks Turning Philosophy Into Poetry — Hip Hop XXIV

On episode 103, Seize The Moment podcast welcomed back philosopher William Irwin to discuss poetry and philosophy, plus William’s new … More

Growth, Mental Health, Philosophy, Poetry, Psychology

Why a Life Without Pride Just Isn’t Worth Living

My undergraduate ancient philosophy professor said to us, “Don’t ever feel satisfied; you’ll become complacent.” According to him, pride and … More

Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Philosophy, Pride, Psychology

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