Once you die, that’s it. You (most likely) don’t have to deal with it. But there is nothing that sucks … More
Category: On the philosophy of…
You are capable of much more than you think – The philosophy of: Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo suffered with polio as a child and then with disabling injuries as an adult following a traffic accident. … More
What’s your dream? Imagine never realising it. What’s your goal? Imagine never achieving it. Who do you love? Imagine they left you (or died). What are you grateful for? Imagine you lost it all. – If the worst came to the worst… (& The Philosophy of: The School of Life)
It may not be useful, or a life worth living, if you go about your usual day imagining the worst … More
Maybe the truth is unattainable, but it’s possible to at least get close to it… and further away from what it’s not (The philosophy of: Plato’s Cave)
In Y Tu Mamá También, as part of their manifesto, the Charolastras believe that ‘The Truth is cool, but unattainable’. But that … More
‘It is your life. Invent yourself and then reinvent yourself; don’t swim in the same slough.’ – The philosophy of: Charles Bukowski (Is a life stripped of goals and dreams a meaningless one?) + The philosophy of: Modest Mouse
Is an ambition-free life, one ‘free’ of dreams a meaningless one? Is existence completely in the present a purposeless one? … More
The Absurdity of: Knowing others, and them knowing you (and why they do what they do) – The philosophy of: Natasha in Tolstoy’s War and Peace
I will never know everything about you. And you won’t know me. It’s impossible to know what it’s like to … More
The Philosophy of: Mexico – ‘Magic & Musical… It breathes with life.’ (& The philosophy of: Y Tu Mamá También)
Mexico is weird, and insane, and fucked up at times, but it’s also a place of great warmth, openness, vibrancy, … More
Fall, Glimmer, Sparkle and Fade (So Much for the Afterglow & Invisible Stars, Burning out in the Dark) – The Philosophy of: Everclear (& what Camus’ Meursault and Neil Young have to do with it)
There is nothing that is as useless as the pursuit of legacy. To be remembered when you’re not living, by … More
The Philosophy of: California. Go on, try name one place on the planet that’s had more songs written about it than that one.
Why the hell are there about exactly million songs written about some state (just 1 of 50) that stretches for … More
You are the remarkably unremarkable protagonist of the most interesting story there is. One that no one else can truly know all about – Yours. (& The philosophy of: The School of Life)
Think of any fictional character. They all wrestle with desires, motivations, worries and fears similar to yours (they may just … More