How Gratitude Can Improve Quality of Life In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to focus on what we lack rather than what we have. The constant barrage of advertisements, social media updates, and societal expectations often leaves us feeling inadequate and dissatisfied. However, there is a powerful antidote to this pervasive…
A Descent into Darkness Unlike the more exotic diseases that capture the public’s imagination, Depression is a common, pervasive, and devastating condition that affects millions worldwide. Despite its ubiquity, it remains shrouded in misconceptions and stigma. I know this all too well because I have walked through its dark corridors, grappling with its crippling effects…
I often find myself lost in between the circadian rhythm of a dream and reality. As someone accustomed to the rhythmic routine of sleep and dreams, I’ve often questioned the nature of our conscious experiences. I find myself questioning the very essence of reality, often asking myself, “How do I know I’m awake? How do…
Every single decision, big or small, represents a pivotal destination in our lives; a goal or milestone that many of us aspire to achieve. From the traditional markers of success like completing education, climbing the career ladder, building a family, to finally resting as a ‘retiree’, our lives have standardized into linear progressions toward a…
The Ethical Foundation of Justice Some argue that justice is nothing more than a social construct designed to benefit the powerful at the expense of the weak. This perspective overlooks the intrinsic value of justice as an ethical principle that transcends individual interests. Justice, in its true form, is about fairness, equity, and the protection…
Humanity has been guided by numerous codes of morality and ethical doctrines throughout history. These moral codes have shaped civilizations and direct the moral compass of societies. These codes have been seen as the pillars of good behavior and righteous living. They are hailed and revered as immutable and sacred by their followers. However, as…
In all of our human interactions, kindness embellishes us like a beacon of hope and connection. It’s a trait lauded by cultures around the world, truly hailed as a universal good. Yet, paradoxically, the very people who embody this cherished virtue sometimes find themselves targets of mistreatment and exploitation. This raises a profound question: Why do…
Carl Jung asserted that “People don’t have ideas; ideas have people” resonates in our current era more than ever, a time characterized by an unprecedented flow of information, a complex network of rapidly evolving social and ideological canvas, and the rising ideological polarity. In this digital age, where knowledge and data are perpetually at our…
