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… Les mer "When Every Day Feels Exactly the Same
Livet er en forberedelse til dommen i livet etter døden. (For ingenting sier "meningsfull eksistens" som å få organene sine bevart i fine krukker). Det er nytteløst å søke udødelighet, så slå deg til ro med dødeligheten og nyt livets gleder. (Jakten på evig liv ender med "nyt ølet".) Livet er en endeløs syklus av gjenfødelse, helt til du får det... Les mer "Hvorfor er vi her? 5 000 år med 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… Les mer "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… Les mer "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… Les mer "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… Les mer "How to build a life that matters
