Changing the wheel I sit by the roadsideThe driver changes the wheel.I do not like the place I have come from.I do not like the place I am going to.Why with impatience do IWatch him changing the wheel? (Bertolt Brecht) About the author Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956) was a German poet, playwright and theatre director who… Read More »Changing the wheel by Bertolt Brecht
About the author Dr. Seuss, born Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991), was an American writer and illustrator who created over 60 children’s books featuring imaginative characters, playful rhymes, and moral lessons. His distinctive art style and invented words like “nerd” and “grinch” became part of our cultural vocabulary. While many attribute this quote to Dr. Seuss,… Read More »Life is pretty amazing.
About the author Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991), better known as Dr. Seuss, transformed children’s literature with his whimsical stories and distinctive illustrations. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Geisel started his career as a cartoonist for magazines and advertising campaigns before publishing his first children’s book, “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street,” in… Read More »Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment
Tom and Bill had been neighbours their whole lives, tending to their farms on the outskirts of their small town. Every Saturday, they walked into town together to pick up supplies and catch up on the week’s events in the local pub. This particular Saturday started like any other. Tom and Bill met at the… Read More »The winning ticket
About the Author Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) was an American professor, writer, and orator best known for his work in comparative mythology and religion. He spent his career studying the myths and stories of cultures around the world, identifying common themes and archetypes that appear across diverse traditions. Campbell’s seminal work, The Hero with a Thousand… Read More »What we are all seeking is a meaning for life
About the author The Mind Map Journal is where visual thinking meets personal growth. Our website brings you proven mind mapping methods that turn scattered thoughts into clear, actionable plans. We offer a full library of tips, tutorials and templates that work for both new and skilled journalers, going beyond basic writing by adding visual… Read More »Happier has ruined many fine moments of happiness
We’ve all heard the phrase “carpe diem” – seize the day. It’s plastered on coffee mugs, thrown around in graduation speeches, and hashtagged on Instagram. But what does it mean to live in the moment? For years, I thought it was about spontaneous adventures, saying yes to every invitation, filling each day with excitement. I… Read More »Seize the day: How to live in the moment
Don’t ask, it’s wrong to know,what fates the gods us bestow. Don’t seek for answers in stars divine,endure and let your heart align. Winters come, or this our last,waves against the rocks are cast. Pour your wine, drink it slow,let your hopes ebb and go. Time flows as we speak,seize today, tomorrow’s far and bleak.… Read More »Carpe Diem (Ode on Fate, Horace 1:11)
We’ve all been there – a friend calls in tears, a family member shares devastating news, a coworker breaks down in the office. In those heart-wrenching moments, it’s painfully clear: you can’t fix their anguish with a snap of your fingers. The hurt is real and raw. Advice and solutions, however well-intentioned, often ring hollow.… Read More »7 phrases to comfort someone in crisis
Have you ever questioned your own existence? I mean really questioned it, not in a fleeting, abstract way, but with the kind of raw, unfiltered curiosity of a child? For most of my life, I hadn’t. I took my being for granted, rarely pausing to consider the profound fact that I am, that I exist,… Read More »‘I am’ meditation practice
