Why Relationships Fade With Age, and How to Keep Them Close
You notice it slowly. The friend you once called about everything, you now text back a day late. The sibling you grew up beside, you love but somehow cannot get…
Strength expressed gently — toward others and yourself.
You notice it slowly. The friend you once called about everything, you now text back a day late. The sibling you grew up beside, you love but somehow cannot get…
This is a hard truth that many caring people struggle to accept. You cannot save everyone, no matter how badly you want to. And our attempts to rescue people often…
The Stoics could not control the rude, the arrogant, or the dishonest people they met, so they focused on the one thing they could, their own response. They…
Hierocles was a Stoic philosopher of the second century AD, best known for one unforgettable image: the circles of concern. He pictured each of us at the center of…
Stoicism is not toxic, but a popular distortion of it can be. The real philosophy is not about bottling up your feelings, refusing help, or grinding yourself into…
Justice is the Stoic virtue that governs how you treat other people. It covers fairness, honesty, and the duty to act for the common good, not just your own. Marcus…
Stoicism and Christianity grew up in the same Roman world and share a surprising amount of moral ground, providence, inner virtue, human brotherhood, and acceptance…
Gratitude sits quietly at the heart of Stoicism. The philosophy keeps turning your attention from what you lack to what you already have, and from what fortune…
Stoicism has a reputation for being cold, but the real philosophy puts relationships near its center. The Stoics taught that we are made for one another, that love…
Stoicism gives parents two things that are hard to find: a way to stay calm when a child pushes every button, and a way to love deeply while accepting how little…
Sympatheia is a Greek word the Stoics used for the idea that the whole universe is a single living system, with every part connected to every other. People, nature…
Sometimes, we look at others and feel bad if we can’t do what they do. Life in the wild is a vast canvas of variety, with every creature equipped to tackle its…
So, get this, I was chatting with my buddy yesterday, right? She’s been living in Toronto for years but is packing her bags to leave. Do you know why? She told me…
Last night I had a conversation with some good friends of mine. We ended up in a deep chat about the current dating scene, and honestly, it sounds wild out there!…
Success is often associated with our careers, with societal norms dictating that a high-paying job, prestigious title, or flourishing business equates to a…
Have you ever stopped to think about how social media affects us? I mean, with all the pictures and updates we see of other people’s lives, it can be hard not to…
Tell me something about people close to you? Why are you with them? What do you like about them? Are you attracted to them because of how they look, or are you…
If we were naturally good, why would we fight wars? If we are naturally good, why do we need laws to make us behave a certain way? Seems like it may just be a…
My advice to you and me Time and again, we’ve been told to care more about school grades and a successful career. But, we are never taught to make more mistakes…
Have you seen others traveling the world on social media and wondered if you have become a soulless workaholic robot? Suddenly whatever you’re working on doesn’t…
Say It to Yourself. You Need to Hear It From Yourself. Stop. Slow down. Relax. Just chill. Looks at what’s happening around you. Look at all the good things you’ve…
In the capitalist world of today, wealth is distributed unequally. As the rich become more prosperous and powerful, the poor become poorer and often oppressed. The…
Sometimes we tend to give too much importance to things that don’t really matter. We take things too seriously, as if our lives depend on them. Retaliation is…
Words can’t be unsaid. Once they have been said, they can only be forgiven and not forgotten . Furthermore, saying “I was angry” or “I couldn’t help myself” doesn’t…
It’s a small world, and we are here for a very short time, in which everything we do and choose has repercussions. For every action there is an equal and opposite…
We are all at different stages of our lives. You’re not like your friend, or your mother, or your brother, or your cousin. You’re you! You’re unique! Their…
We all have our favorite politicians, athlete, musician, actors, scientists, and others that we adore and follow. But, do you remember those your parents and…
Modern friendship is amazing. You meet new people through social media, and your social media following keeps growing. Despite being in touch with more people than…
Even though most things on social media are dramatically embellished, we believe that we need to go to a tourist place or be as physically attractive and successful…
The only thing in your control today is what you do. So, do good things and have a good day. Think about the pleasant things that happened to you today. Perhaps…
Have you ever seen an interview of a bank robber, a con artist, or a thief? They don’t always consider what they did wrong. Sometimes it could be their ego, but…
Most of us come from humble beginnings. We had little, did odd jobs, and were content with little. We have overcome hurdles after hurdles to reach where we are now…
What is your default interpretation when you hear another’s reasoning or intention? Do you attempt to understand their cause and their intentions, or are you only…
There are wrongdoers everywhere, from egomaniacs and liars to haters. These people don’t understand the meaning of good and evil. You see them on the road, in…
There’s a voice in our head that judges others behind their back - “her nose looks ugly,” “he must be bad in relationships.” We’ve all been guilty of making…
Often we’re told to listen to our gut, listen to our heart, and listen to what our bodies are telling us. Some will suggest that you pay attention to your gut but…
The definition of wealth can vary for each of us. It can be just enough food for your family and a roof, or it can be a million dollars or a Lambo in the garage or…
What do you do when you face a problem? Do you solve it? But, what if you lie to yourself. Would you be able to solve that problem? You won’t even know the real…
The society we live in only works well when individuals reside in harmony. People are more honest and caring when they feel someone they respect stands witness to…
If you only hang out with junkies, what will become of you? What will become of you if you only hang out with serious bodybuilders? The people we surround ourselves…
There are reasons not to tell stories about your past; it’s boring, annoying, and self-absorbed. We’ve all met people who make everything about themselves. These…
Would you feel bad if someone says something wrong about you and you don’t even know it? We only get offended by words when we associate and attach judgment to…
As bad as you want to address the topic, some things are better left unsaid. The problem is we realize that right after we say something stupid . So why say…
Ever been to a gurudwara? Which is a place of worship for Sikhs. They have a great tradition of serving free food, ‘langar,’ where you get as much as you want as…
Life’s a feast. Enjoy the meal. Some dishes might just come to you, while some pass by you. Some you really crave and some you might not like at all. Don’t run…
How often do you say something stupid that you regret later? How often have you said something like, “God, Why’d I say that?” or “How stupid am I to handle it like…
Think of the significant changes brought to this world because someone was angry. Think of the various peaceful protestors who brought change and think of the…
There’s some guy at the traffic signal, and he is shouting at you for nothing and showed you the finger. What would you do? Would you cry? Or do you yell at him to…
Unfortunately, anxiety is so common these days. There could be multiple factors, from poor sleep habits to excessive social media usage. For you, it might be…
Anger is not impressive; it’s a mistake and a weakness but being calm? Well, that is your biggest strength. It is an antidote to your fight and flight responses…
Addictions can have different forms, and we must give up on the destructive habits that we once considered good , like constantly checking emails, having coffee…
A few years ago, you had things planned for yourself, and you might already have achieved those things. Some people would love to have what you have right now and…
Individually we are just one among the billions, and we’re all doing all our personal best. But, no matter how important we are now or were once, all individuals…
Picture your actual priority list, the real one your days revolve around. The deadlines, the inbox, the follower count, the errands, the endless quiet worry about…
Our life is just a mere drop in the ocean of time, and that’s how it’s supposed to be. All that we know is history or will be history one day. Empires fall…
You are partially to blame when others are at fault, and you’re not there to correct them and help them. It’d be better if you don’t look for weakness in others and…
Stoicism has a few critical habits that we should align our minds and thoughts with - Deep down, we all know the truth. The first stoic habit is to accept it…
Want to make yourself better? Then study philosophy, exercise, and meditate even before you get your cup of coffee. Do the most critical tasks in the morning…
Watch how someone treats a waiter who got their order wrong, or a person who can do absolutely nothing for them. That, more than any resume or highlight reel, tells…
Think about the last time a stranger did something small and kind for you. Held a door when your hands were full, let you merge in traffic, noticed you were having…
Stoic philosophy consists of three parts. First is morality that puts your soul in order and helps you find the goodness of each human being . We don’t have…
In this life, we only have a few essential tasks - To be a good human being and pursue what we love. Every choice and every decision we make leads us to an…
It is two in the morning and you are replaying the same problem for the hundredth time. Round and round it goes, and somehow you feel worse with every lap and no…
You stand in front of the mirror before going out and your eyes go straight to the flaws. The nose you have always hated. The weight. The height you cannot change…
Getting better in your work or improving your skills and being a better person are two different things. Being a good human is far essential than having a perfect…
We picture heroes as larger than life, doing dramatic, world changing things. So we let ourselves off the hook, assuming heroism is for other, more remarkable…
We all have wasted hours on this question. To answer that, y ou need to understand your core values and what matters to you. It would help if you let go of the…
Sometimes, your stress and boredom lead you to bad habits, which interrupt your life, jeopardize your health, and waste your time and energy. Identify what triggers…
Not all your friends are real friends. Most fake friends would lie to you and won’t stand up for you in times of need. They will reach out to you only when they’re…
Being kind is good for your heart, boosts the immune system, reduces stress, improves self-esteem , and our body secrets the feel-good hormone that makes us happy…
You read the books, listen to the podcasts, watch the videos, and slowly get a little wiser. That is good. But there is a step most people skip, and it is the one…
As humans, we all over expect things from others. So it’s better to be in another person’s shoes when observing their actions and be accommodating with our…
Something someone did is bothering you, and the anger is rising. Before you let it out, notice a strange fact: the anger almost never fixes the thing. You can be…
If someone treats you poorly and rudely, then you don’t have to respond with rudeness, and if you do, then you’re only giving a justification for others’ rudeness…
Think about how you feel when you start something you genuinely love, a project, a craft, an idea that lights you up. You lean in, you give it your patience, you…
Most of us are quietly dishonest all day long, not with big lies, but with a thousand small softenings. We say fine when we are not. We hint instead of state. We…
In this world, we all deserve justice, and we all deserve respect . There can be no peace without it. So, guide your present with reverence and justice to yourself…
There are levels of pleasure in life. Some pleasures are better or more valuable than others . For example, the pleasure of learning things and helping others is…
There’s a selfish reason to be good, and that reason is the feeling that you get when you lie , cheat or screw someone over. Put yourself in touch with those…
Look out for others and enjoy their victory as your own. Be happy about their success, appreciate their hard work, and be moved by their failure . There’s no need…
It is easy to move through life feeling like a separate unit, your problems yours alone, other people mostly obstacles or background. But step back far enough and…
We spend enormous energy trying to be different, to stand out, to prove we are unlike everyone else. And yet, underneath all that effort, we are far more alike than…
There is a light that shines inside all of us. Search for it and pursue truth, justice, and self-control no matter what, just like a lamp shines bright until the…
Someone struggles with a task that comes easily to you, and the thought arrives fast and quiet: what is wrong with them, how are they this slow. It feels like a…
Someone wronged you, and now you carry it. You replay it, rehearse what you should have said, feel the flush of anger return weeks later at the memory. We hold…
We tell ourselves a comforting story when we meddle in other people’s lives. We call it caring. We are only trying to help, to steer them right, to save them from a…
The moment you start improving, something strange happens to the people around you. You cut out drinking, or start a side hustle, or begin taking your health…
We picture leadership as the corner office, the title, the applause. Real leadership looks almost nothing like that. It is quieter, harder, and mostly unthanked. A…
A friend starts telling you about something hard. Before they have finished the second sentence, your brain is already loading a solution, an opinion, a similar…
We drown in obligations. Be successful. Be impressive. Hit the targets, build the brand, keep up, get ahead. Most of them are borrowed pressures we never actually…
Someone is rude to you. A snapped reply in a meeting, a stranger who talks down to you, a comment online built to sting. Your whole body wants to fire back, match…
We have the admiration backwards. We look at the person with the huge house, the constant parties, the endless feasts, and we call it success. But stop and think…
