This is part two of a Deep Dive into true love songs. Those songs that aren’t just made of the fairy floss euphoria one person can make us feel, but
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A Deep Dive into: Love [pt.8] – Is true love about admiration (of a friend)? + The [super fucking cool] Philosophy of: ‘Being just good friends’A Deep Dive into: Love [pt.8] – Is true love about admiration (of a friend)? + The [super fucking cool] Philosophy of: ‘Being just good friends’
This is a deep dive into the one word that may be more confused or have a greater subjective meaning than any other in the English language: Love. What does it really
Our time is short – The philosophy of Jason Mraz, Gang of Youths and SenecaOur time is short – The philosophy of Jason Mraz, Gang of Youths and Seneca
Some men, indeed, only begin to live when it is time for them to leave off living. And if this seems surprising to you, I shall add that which surprise
Whenever you feel flat or not like yourself, what do you do to bring yourself back? – The Philosophy of: Jason Mraz (and the joys of the small pleasures)Whenever you feel flat or not like yourself, what do you do to bring yourself back? – The Philosophy of: Jason Mraz (and the joys of the small pleasures)
Listening to songs that you did at happy times might bring you back to it. Looking at old photos of times where you most felt the way you love to might
Could death possibly be a boat? – On the absurdity of: Death and the absurd but brilliant philosophy of: Rosencrantz & Guildernstern [pt.4]Could death possibly be a boat? – On the absurdity of: Death and the absurd but brilliant philosophy of: Rosencrantz & Guildernstern [pt.4]
This is part 4 in a series on the absurd but brilliant philosophy of Rosencrantz and Guildernstern in Rosencrantz & Guildernstern are Dead. Here’s the rest, and why those guys are
The past can be an indicator of the present (and future) but your expectations of what’s going to happen (in the future) are entirely within your control (though they have little, or no, outcome on what actually happens.) – The (absurd but brilliant) Philosophy of: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern [pt.3] – The coin tossThe past can be an indicator of the present (and future) but your expectations of what’s going to happen (in the future) are entirely within your control (though they have little, or no, outcome on what actually happens.) – The (absurd but brilliant) Philosophy of: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern [pt.3] – The coin toss
Get a coin. Flip it. What was it? Head or tails? Okay, now do it again. And again. Now, those previous flips have an effect don’t they. They affect what
Do you ever think of yourself of not having been born? Of course not, right? Because how could you imagine yourself as not been born? You wouldn’t know you hadn’t been born. It’s absurd to think about. Which is also why I don’t think about it. – Inspired by the absurd but brilliant philosophy (and wisdom) of: Rosencrantz and Guildernstern [pt.2]Do you ever think of yourself of not having been born? Of course not, right? Because how could you imagine yourself as not been born? You wouldn’t know you hadn’t been born. It’s absurd to think about. Which is also why I don’t think about it. – Inspired by the absurd but brilliant philosophy (and wisdom) of: Rosencrantz and Guildernstern [pt.2]
This is part 2 of the absurdist but brilliant philosophy of Rosencrantz and Guildernstern… here’s part 1. All the medical progress that’s been made over the years is good, right?
Do you ever think of yourself as dead, lying in a box? Would you rather be dead lying in a box, or alive and in a box? Well, for one, if you choose dead in a box, you won’t even know what you’ve chosen, since you’re dead. Oh, and is life in a box better than no life at all? – The Philosophy of: Rosencrantz & Guilderstern (On the Absurdity of: Death, and our futile attempt to understand it)Do you ever think of yourself as dead, lying in a box? Would you rather be dead lying in a box, or alive and in a box? Well, for one, if you choose dead in a box, you won’t even know what you’ve chosen, since you’re dead. Oh, and is life in a box better than no life at all? – The Philosophy of: Rosencrantz & Guilderstern (On the Absurdity of: Death, and our futile attempt to understand it)
We don’t understand death. It confuses the shit out of us. And by the very definition of life, in which it can not co-exist with the state of being dead,
‘For some idiotic reason, your most horrific experiences are the stories you most love to tell’ – The Philosophy of Xavier in The Spanish Apartment.‘For some idiotic reason, your most horrific experiences are the stories you most love to tell’ – The Philosophy of Xavier in The Spanish Apartment.
Think back to the things that happened to you that seemed disastrous at the time, but now you look back at and laugh at. Outside of the comfort zone is
Is a life where you’re totally present in the moment a meaningless one?/The difficulty of living in the present & The Philosophy of: Frida Kahlo [pt.4]Is a life where you’re totally present in the moment a meaningless one?/The difficulty of living in the present & The Philosophy of: Frida Kahlo [pt.4]
In your life, do you constantly vacillate between thinking about the past, the future, all the while trying to enjoy the moment? Well is it possible that a life aimed
The Absurdity of: You will never truly know how you’re seen by others. + The Philosophy of: Frida Kahlo [pt.3]The Absurdity of: You will never truly know how you’re seen by others. + The Philosophy of: Frida Kahlo [pt.3]
Here’s part one and part two of a mini-series on Frida Kahlo; someone who can still teach us a lot on how to live, through her art and how she herself lived.
The philosophy of: Bhavagad Geetha (and what Monthy Python’s got to do with it)The philosophy of: Bhavagad Geetha (and what Monthy Python’s got to do with it)
The Bhavagad Geetha (or the Gita) is a Hindu Scripture in Sanskrit that lays out things to keep in mind and a clear way to live a sweet life. It’s
Life can be sweet lived in dreams, fantasies and fiction but it’s much more fun and exciting and REAL lived in reality (albeit emotionally dangerous and potentially heartbreaking) – The philosophy of: AmélieLife can be sweet lived in dreams, fantasies and fiction but it’s much more fun and exciting and REAL lived in reality (albeit emotionally dangerous and potentially heartbreaking) – The philosophy of: Amélie
The beauty of philosophy is not in its esoteric metaphysical theories, its circumlocutory dialogues or its dusty old texts. It’s in its power to help you see how to live life, and
Viva la Vida & The Philosophy of Frida Kahlo [pt.2]Viva la Vida & The Philosophy of Frida Kahlo [pt.2]
This was contentiously the last thing Frida Kahlo ever painted: But even if it’s not agreed that it undeniably was, it’s pretty much agreed that her inscription was done just days
Getting upset with people is not about them doing things because they don’t like or respect you, it’s a question of how much you like and respect yourself – How to stay calm with people (Look for the pin)… The philosophy of: The School of LifeGetting upset with people is not about them doing things because they don’t like or respect you, it’s a question of how much you like and respect yourself – How to stay calm with people (Look for the pin)… The philosophy of: The School of Life
If someone pisses you off or disappoints you, that is not an issue of them purposely doing things because you are easy to take advantage of, you are stupid or
The point of philosophy is not to talk an endless amount of bullshit, it’s to do just enough of it to realise how simple things really are, so as to live your best life (+ why Albert Camus gets dissed for being a shit philosopher. And why he probably wouldn’t give a fuck.)The point of philosophy is not to talk an endless amount of bullshit, it’s to do just enough of it to realise how simple things really are, so as to live your best life (+ why Albert Camus gets dissed for being a shit philosopher. And why he probably wouldn’t give a fuck.)
Philosophy is not about making ‘progress’. Figuring out how to live a good life is as confusing now as it was in Ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. The worries,
These are the two greatest love songs in the history of all the musics ever… The (ridiculous, desperate, but beautiful) absurdity of: Love Songs [pt.1] – ‘Baby I Love Your Way’ & ‘Happy Birthday Helen’These are the two greatest love songs in the history of all the musics ever… The (ridiculous, desperate, but beautiful) absurdity of: Love Songs [pt.1] – ‘Baby I Love Your Way’ & ‘Happy Birthday Helen’
How can there be 68,000,000,000,021 love songs (and even ones where the guy says he’ll ‘jump in front of a train for ya‘) in a world where people still find
What’s the thunder in your chest? The flame dancing within you, like a lion roaring… – The Philosophy of: MatisyahuWhat’s the thunder in your chest? The flame dancing within you, like a lion roaring… – The Philosophy of: Matisyahu
Think deep. What’s the one, THE ONE thing that drives you most? That one thing, ambition, goal, dream or wish within your heart, that when you think of doing, chasing or
Why is flirting important? (The philosophy of: The School of Life)Why is flirting important? (The philosophy of: The School of Life)
Unless you have split personality disorder, there’s probably never ever a time when you look at yourself in the mirror (or talk to yourself) and truly want yourself. You know, actually
‘Got dirt, got air, got water and I know you can carry on…’ – The Philosophy of: Modest Mouse – The Good Times are Killing Me‘Got dirt, got air, got water and I know you can carry on…’ – The Philosophy of: Modest Mouse – The Good Times are Killing Me
If you’ve got water, oxygen to breathe, some shelter to maintain your body temperature, and some sort of food to get nutrients from (or dirt.) you’re good. If you’ve got