“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Viktor Frankl We spend much of our lives gazing outward toward accomplishments, relationships, recognition, and daily demands. Yet, some of the most meaningful answers in life live within. Self-examination, a form of introspection, invites us to explore theContinue reading “Turning Inward: The Transformative Power of Introspection”
Category Archives: Introspection
Moderation – The Wisdom of Knowing When to Pause
“All things in moderation, including moderation.” – Socrates This is part four of a focus, clarity, consistency, moderation, and balance series. We need to focus on gaining clarity and consistency to keep moving in a positive direction. Viewing well-being with moderation is a philosophy and a practical tool. As a tool, moderation is a practicalContinue reading “Moderation – The Wisdom of Knowing When to Pause”
Unleashing Potential: The Science of Thinking Beyond Yourself
In this essay, I want to get off the beaten path of how to incorporate well-being and personal growth into your life. Today, we look at your mind, how you think, use tools, and collaborate with others. How do we reach a higher level and live better lives? If we only think within our brains,Continue reading “Unleashing Potential: The Science of Thinking Beyond Yourself”
The Art of Looking Within: A Journey Towards Inner Growth
Who are you? What makes you YOU? Can you define yourself, your essence, identity? These are complex questions. Humans have many layers of self. We are all we experience, but deeper, we have layers of ourselves in our unconsciousness. Who we are today is not identical to who we were a year ago, as weContinue reading “The Art of Looking Within: A Journey Towards Inner Growth”
Today is Yesterday’s Tomorrow
“Everything changes when you realize that the best version of yourself is not a future version, but a daily choice.” Sarah Bricker Last week’s post was about the power of inner work, transforming your life from the inside out. Self-examination is looking inward to understand who you are and how you define yourself. I doubtContinue reading “Today is Yesterday’s Tomorrow”
The Power of Inner Work: Transforming Your Life from the Inside Out
“I think therefore, I am.” – Descartes Our habits and actions make up our lifestyle. Lifestyle also concerns our inner self. We care for our bodies and educate our minds, but we must take time for self-care and self-understanding. This essay is about looking inward and doing the work to define ourselves. Many terms describeContinue reading “The Power of Inner Work: Transforming Your Life from the Inside Out”
Finding Your True North: Setting Your Direction for 2025
The theme for December 2024 is to establish goals for 2025 and beyond. So, we are starting some preparations for setting goals: find our true north, map our present, align our core, and write our legacy. This essay is to set the stage, so please follow along every Friday for more on how to establishContinue reading “Finding Your True North: Setting Your Direction for 2025”
A Philosophical Perspective – Who Am I?
I think therefore, I am – Descartes I wrote this poem at the beginning of my journey to define myself. At sixteen, I had not learned that we hold the strings. At sixteen, others (my parents) controlled my life. It takes a lifetime to understand that we are the authors of our story. Asking deepContinue reading “A Philosophical Perspective – Who Am I?”
Beyond Aesthetics: Unveiling the Philosophy of Beauty
“Beauty is not a quality of things themselves, but rather exists in the mind of the person perceiving them.” – David Hume Why is beauty important? What is your definition of beauty? How does experiencing beauty affect us psychologically, physically, and emotionally. To know yourself well, you should ask questions and seek answers. Become awareContinue reading “Beyond Aesthetics: Unveiling the Philosophy of Beauty”
A Philosophical Inquiry. What Does It Mean To Exist?
What does it mean to be human? What is the purpose of our life? Why do we need meaning? How does meaning affect us? What even is meaning? Philosophers have spent countless hours considering the concept of meaning, as well as the “meaning of meaning.” Existence is having a presence in the world, an awarenessContinue reading “A Philosophical Inquiry. What Does It Mean To Exist?”