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Industriousness, assiduousness and hard work – these are not virtues, yet believed to be by many. For those who do not exert effort and embrace idleness, whether they choose to or due to illness that prevents them from exertion (such as working), society looks upon them in disdain. Yet this disdain derives from their envy.…
Politics, economics and world affairs are out of my control. Whilst I indulged in political affairs when I was younger, beyond my ability to vote in elections, such things are now of less concern to me. As an observer of political issues of the 21st century, I aim to seek nuance whilst still acknowledging values…
In this deliberation, I have compiled a selection of values that one deems to be most important in life. (‘values’ being a term used synonymously alongside ‘virtues’).
Reducing the prevalence of behaviours and emotions that are negative to one’s being will give rise to subsequent contentment and will allow ‘inner peace’ to naturally surface. Impulses and excess indulgences are also to be considered vices in the mindful practise of reduction in addition to emotions such as anger, envy, desire, ego and so…
Expectations are the cause of our tendency to be nervous and anxious in certain situations assessed by other people. When we desire a particular positive outcome from that person, only then do we get nervous prior to confrontation. For the individual, it depends on that particular desire. So, what happens when we remove all expectations;…
Meaning and existential purposefulness cannot be universally defined. Work (labour, occupation, industriousness or employment) doesn’t automatically equal an objective meaning. Yet, society forces this on us – the idea that work is the answer to all things meaningful or purposeful. I see no objectivity in the notion of work being humanities central meaning of purpose.…
I. Atheists are militant and aggressive. Some, but not all. Whilst there are personalities that will use any opportunity to debate the believer, and will even use unfriendly approaches such as bullying or constant questioning, those who adhere to the atheistic stance are not fundamentally on the attack against disbelievers. It is not an atheistic…
Devotion and conviction to one particular source is to be avoided as you will make it difficult to change your mind in the face of evidence or new experiences. This is not to be encouraged. A person will do this to find something that which they can feel some sort of arbitrary belonging. Their in-group…
People have a subconscious tendency to believe their own bullshit. That these behaviours and thoughts are correct or just. This is one of the reasons (in my opinion) why people struggle with psychological analysis from a professional. They are not accustomed to the interrogation of mind that will make them truly vulnerable and exposed to…