I woke up this morning to the familiar ceiling stain that vaguely resembles Antarctica, or maybe it’s just a Rorschach test for my deteriorating sanity. Again. The alarm clock’s red numbers pierced the darkness, as they have countless mornings before. 6:43 AM. I always wake up seventeen minutes before my alarm. Always. It’s my body’s… Læs mere "When Every Day Feels Exactly the Same
Livet er en forberedelse til dommen i livet efter døden. (For der er ikke noget, der siger "meningsfuld eksistens" som at få sine organer konserveret i fine krukker). At søge udødelighed er nytteløst, så slut fred med dødeligheden og nyd livets glæder. (Jagten på evigt liv ender med "nyd øllet".) Livet er en endeløs cyklus af genfødsel, indtil du får det ... Læs mere "Hvorfor er vi her? 5.000 års betydninger
Self-awareness is a double-edged sword. It can cut through the fog of our habitual existence, slicing away years of passive living, revealing truths we’ve long ignored. It’s a mirror that reflects who we are and who we could have been and still might become. Standing in the present, feeling the weight of missed opportunities and… Læs mere "The uncomfortable reality of a life unlived
Life as a costume party Think of life as a grand costume party. When you arrive, you pick a costume—perhaps a jester, king, pauper, or sage—and play your part, interacting with others according to your role. At first, it’s exciting. You get lost in your character. But as time passes, something feels off. The costume… Læs mere "What is self-awareness?
According to Carl Jung, the first half of life is focused on ego and external goals, while the second half is a period of inward exploration and integration. The second half is marked by a reevaluation of values and a focus on deeper relationships and genuine meaning. This can be emotionally challenging but presents an… Læs mere "How to be self-aware?
Do you ever lie awake at night, staring at the ceiling, pondering the purpose of everything? What am I doing with my life? What is the meaning of, well, life itself? If so, congratulations! You’re human. John W. Gardner, a renowned public thinker, spoke about the universal human struggle for meaning in a moving speech… Læs mere "How to build a life that matters
