“The most strongly enforced of all known taboos is the taboo against knowing who or what you really are behind the … More
Tag: Philosophy
Why Our Concept of Morality is Old and Antiquated: The Case For a New Understanding of What It Means to be Good
I’m going to begin this article by stating that I anticipate, and welcome, any disagreement and criticism that it will … More
An Existential Death-Blow to Narcissism: Defeating the Excessive Need to Feel Superior
Through ambition and greed, they rose. Through force and strength, they conquered. Through status and influence, they flourished. The great … More
The Toxicity of Self-Esteem: Why It Never Works
A Better Way to Love Ourselves Self-esteem has always been a prominent concept throughout our lives. We were taught that … More
My Best Friend Death
Within each of you, somewhere hidden, is your best self calling. Her bells become louder with each passing year, as … More
Our Missing Role Models
“One of the best ways to elevate your character is to emulate worthy role models.” – Epictetus When I meet … More
My Teacher
Several years ago, former NY Times war-correspondent, Chris Hedges, wrote a beautiful article on Reverend Coleman Brown, an undergraduate professor … More
You’re Going to Die, and, Yes, You’re Still Special
In my first blog post, I discussed death and how its acceptance can foster a better life. In this post, … More
Culture is Not Your Friend
“The belief that “honor demands it” promotes not only honor suicide, but “honor killings” of family members as well. The … More
Finding Myself in Siddhartha: A Boy’s Quest for a Father
In 1922, Hermann Hesse wrote a book that captivated a changing world. He told the tale of Siddhartha, a boy … More
