One of my friends is a crazyass Richmond supporter. He was born in November 1982 and the last time Richmond Football Club won the AFL premiership was September 1980. Today the club
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What do we really need? – The philosophy of: SOJA-Everything ChangesWhat do we really need? – The philosophy of: SOJA-Everything Changes
Maybe we need more shoes on our feet, Maybe we need more clothes and TVs, Maybe we need more cash and jewellery, or maybe we don’t what we need. –
Maybe knowing yourself isn’t important, but knowing that you’re maybe you’re not right about ANYTHING isMaybe knowing yourself isn’t important, but knowing that you’re maybe you’re not right about ANYTHING is
You change every second. Every split second. Because every second, every split second you come closer to the end of your life. So if you’re changing every split second you
What the hell are negative ions and why are they good for you?What the hell are negative ions and why are they good for you?
There’s a reason people in cities are more stressed than those in the country. Or why people in the city look at you like you’re an asshole if you make
If everything in nature exists only for its own improvement, then what of the fact where our eyeballs are?If everything in nature exists only for its own improvement, then what of the fact where our eyeballs are?
NATURE hath given men one tongue but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak. – from The Philosophy of Epictetus (Fragments) VI
The philosophy of: Socrates (On daily routine)The philosophy of: Socrates (On daily routine)
BUT WHAT says Socrates?–”One man finds pleasure in improving his land, another his horses. My pleasure lies in seeing that I myself grow better day by day. – From The
Is it realistic (and healthy) to be indifferent to EVERYTHING?Is it realistic (and healthy) to be indifferent to EVERYTHING?
If you didn’t give a fuck about losing anything in your life, and were ready for it, it’d be impossible for anything to shake you, make you feel down or
What you haven’t been able to do has no effect on what you can (& The philosophy of: Richmond FC Coach Damien Hardwick)What you haven’t been able to do has no effect on what you can (& The philosophy of: Richmond FC Coach Damien Hardwick)
The past don’t define you, Even if it creates you. – from Illy – Two Degrees Today, Richmond Football Club play for a spot in their first Aussie Rules AFL Grand
Missing the point: Statues pt.2: More stupid statues – Why does this one of Henry David Thoreau exist? (And actually… hang on, wait. Look at it. He’s actually asking the same question.)Missing the point: Statues pt.2: More stupid statues – Why does this one of Henry David Thoreau exist? (And actually… hang on, wait. Look at it. He’s actually asking the same question.)
(The following is from Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, and the part is almost in its entirety because a) it kicks ass and b) could be my favourite passage in the book):
Missing the point: Statues – Why does this one of Marcus Aurelius even exist?Missing the point: Statues – Why does this one of Marcus Aurelius even exist?
Of Fame. Take a look at the minds of her suitors, their ambitions and their aversions. Furthermore, reflect how speedily in this life the things of today are buried under
The philosophy of: Some girl on Facebook commenting on how to get revenge on an exThe philosophy of: Some girl on Facebook commenting on how to get revenge on an ex
Asked how a man should best grieve his enemy, Epictetus replied, “By setting himself to live the noblest life himself” – The Philosophy of Epictetus CXLIII My mate Matt has
When faced with a tough decision –to choose between two things you love– is it possible to embrace it?When faced with a tough decision –to choose between two things you love– is it possible to embrace it?
If you can’t have your cake and eat it too, instead of despairing and thinking ‘Fuck…If only [1 of the things you love here] wasn’t here/wasn’t happening/didn’t exist.’, is it
What if there was no degree of anything? Hard, extra hard, super mega ultra hard… Whatever.What if there was no degree of anything? Hard, extra hard, super mega ultra hard… Whatever.
There’s no degrees of contentment –you either have it or you don’t. But what if there was also no degree of ‘difficult’. Things can always get more difficult. If you’re
The philosophy of Oh Wonder – All We Do (pt.2)The philosophy of Oh Wonder – All We Do (pt.2)
This song and video deserves two posts. And these are some of the brilliant answers to the question ‘What does it mean to be human?’ from it. People always think
If you know yourself, it’s impossible to make a mistake you’ll regret.If you know yourself, it’s impossible to make a mistake you’ll regret.
‘From thinking to be king: you gotta have wealth, to the inner revolution I call knowledge of self.’ – From Then Till Now by Bliss n’ Eso The most difficult thing
What makes us human? (+ The philosophy of On Wonder – All We Do)What makes us human? (+ The philosophy of On Wonder – All We Do)
That’s the thing about being human. That our capability and potential is huge. And being human means we should channel it in a way that serves other people and serves
Are there degrees of contentment? Can you be more content (or less) compared to other times?Are there degrees of contentment? Can you be more content (or less) compared to other times?
To you, all you have seems small: to me, all I have seems great. Your desire is insatiable, mine is satisfied. See children thrusting their hands into a narrow-necked jar,
The philosophy of Snufkin pt.3 [Snufkin and Socrates on knowing yourself]The philosophy of Snufkin pt.3 [Snufkin and Socrates on knowing yourself]
In a lot of ways, Snufkin is my hero. Because of this, this and also this. And there’s similarities between Snufkin and another raggedy-clothed fellow who roamed around doing his own
Simultaneous experiment #3 – Listening to what people saySimultaneous experiment #3 – Listening to what people say
While someone’s telling you something.. do you ever already start putting together your response, or thinking about what you’re going to say back, while they’re saying it? As they’re making a
The philosophy of: Snufkin pt. 2The philosophy of: Snufkin pt. 2
It’s valuable to have mentors. Whether dead or alive, people who do things, approach things or think in a way you’d like to. They’re the ones who can get you