We all yearn for things in life. The longing is what drives us forwards. This fantasy, this idea, it steals our attention and motivates us...or consumes us. What happens when the yearning takes over? When we believe more in the fantasy than reality? "Keep your feet on the ground as you daydream..." Click to play!… Continue reading The Dangers of Yearning (podcast)
Tag: existentialism
Life Lessons From Bojack Horseman
I've watched Bojack Horseman on Netflix through to the end. I'm now rewatching it. Why? Because it is brilliant. It is real and raw and doesn't shy away from the hard stuff even though to many, it may be written off as "just a cartoon". So, here's what I've learned about life from Bojack Horseman… Continue reading Life Lessons From Bojack Horseman
How Does Meaning Influence Our Identity?
In today's Identity Series essay, I'm going deep. Real deep. I aim to cover the following questions in both a philosophical, personal, and psychological manner: What is the meaning of life? Why do we do what we do? How do our choices and beliefs influence one another and then contribute to our identity (who we… Continue reading How Does Meaning Influence Our Identity?
Sexual Identity Part One
*Part of the Identity Series* I find sexuality to be a really funny topic. Not because sex or who you have sex with is funny, but because it riles up so many people. I'll never be able to fathom why some people are so disgusted and personally offended by what other people do sex-wise. It's… Continue reading Sexual Identity Part One