Getting to know the authentic self that is hiding deep inside you is the first step on the long path of liberation. Just think about it, if you dare. Your true self is hidden deep within you, covered by layers upon layers of opinions, expectations, and excuses. You are not…
Existential intelligence is the ability to think philosophically and use your intuition. The following signs indicate that yours might be above average. If you have a high level of this type of intelligence, you probably don't spend much time thinking about shopping or celebrities. Instead, you think about the big…
The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, is a children's story with some very profound meanings and some quotes that will really make you think. I have to admit that I never read the Little Prince as a child. I think I wouldn't have known what to make of it…
Dreams about driving a car can be wonderfully exhilarating or extremely frightening. It all depends on the context. If you were driving a car in your dream and it’s stuck in your mind, it could be a sign from your subconscious. As to why we dream? There are many theories.…
Working life can be very difficult for anxious introverts. Luckily, there are jobs for introverts with anxiety that suit them and make for a fulfilling, low-stress life. Obviously, the best careers for introverts with anxiety don't involve a lot of stressful contact with people such as conferences, sales calls and…
Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations is a powerful book that has stood the test of time. It can provide deeply helpful and important lessons to us all. However, before we discuss these lessons, we should recognise who the author was. Marcus Aurelius (121-180AD), also known as ‘the Philosopher’, was Roman emperor from…
There are many metaphors for life that can guide us to be our best selves. What is your metaphor? And does it help or hinder your journey? What are metaphors for life? There are a variety of metaphors for life that we turn to when trying to make the best…
Throughout history, existentialism philosophy theories have become widely popular amongst the philosophical community. The first of the existentialism philosophy theorists were few and far between. The first ‘existentialist’ problem was developed by Jean-Paul Sartre, but the theory itself had not yet been born. The entire question centred around what does…
Socrates, Plato and Aristotle are the most well-known Greek philosophers. They are also the most widely taught and most popular. Not many would dispute this. However, there are many other ancient Greek philosophers who can serve as much value to us in their teachings. There are others who came before…
The following Lao Tzu quotes can help us to recognise profound inner truths about our lives and become accepting, calm, and fulfilled individuals. Who was Lao Tzu? He was born in China between the 6th and 5th centuries B.C. under the Zhou Dynasty. We don't know much about him other…
