Think back to a time that was enjoyable (at least a bit). A time that you miss. Do you miss … More
Category: On Knowledge of Self
What is your ‘Ice-fishing on lake Mendota’? – The Philosophy of: Kenny (in The Last Kiss)
One of the most common regrets of those in the final stages of their life is: ‘I wish I’d lived … More
‘Relationships’? What is ‘relationships’? – Is a relationship just a constant battle between your desire for freedom and fear of insecurity?
In the Onion Encyclopaedia, or The Book of Known Knowledge, a relationship is defined as: Social bond lasting anywhere from … More
Is ignorance bliss? How might it not be?
When you’re a kid, your vocabulary is limited to what you have learned so far. But with each significant period … More
The real test of who you are comes after a test.
The most important test of how strong, humble and resolute you are comes when you need to respond to a … More
If you make an assumption about something someone’s done (and it makes you upset)… Stop. And think…
We often take shortcuts (which sometimes are necessary), and let our imagination run wild. But if you find yourself bothered … More
The Philosophy of: My mate Matt – Honesty doesn’t lead to solutions. Honesty IS the solution.
Say you have to choose between living the life you want, and compromising the things that you value most, just … More
Actually, maybe a better question is ‘WHAT are you?’
What’s your answer? What I am and what you are and what every physical thing on this planet is, is … More
Who are you? (Inspired by a student I teach. Which they asked me too.)
That’s it. Ask yourself: ‘Who am I?’ Ever done it? Think about it.
Instead of saying ‘I can’t…’, how about asking yourself: ‘Why can’t I?’ and ‘How can I?’
There is no such thing as “Can’t” (other than ‘I can’t live without water/oxygen etc.’, and those laws of physics … More