Category: Self
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The Difference Between Money and Time: What Are We Really Chasing?
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Many people might read the idea in a social post that “we always know how much money we have, but never know how much time we have” and respond by thinking, Well, if my time is limited, I should make the most of it! This often leads to a frantic…
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The Illusion of Human Evolution: Are We Truly Becoming Something Better?
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The world around us is transforming at an astonishing pace. Transportation has evolved from slow, horse-drawn carriages to electric cars and planes that connect continents in mere hours. Technology too has leaped forward—smartphones now hold the power of what once required an entire room of computers. Yet, while the external…
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Are We Living Through Mental Images?
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Have you ever wondered why we are so drawn to how things appear rather than how they truly are? Why do we often choose to present a version of ourselves that may not reflect who we genuinely are? This isn’t just about our personal lives; it’s a pattern that seems…
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Is Salvation Found Outside Ourselves?
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Have you ever paused to consider why so much of human effort is directed toward seeking salvation—whether through religion, philosophy, or some other system of belief? Almost every tradition seems to suggest that something is inherently flawed in us, something that needs fixing, cleansing, or redeeming. But is this assumption…
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Can One Who Knows Guide Another to Righteousness?
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Can one who believes they know the path to righteousness guide another who is uncertain? At first glance, it seems plausible. If someone is experienced, wise, or knowledgeable, shouldn’t they naturally serve as a guide to those who are less so? But let us pause and examine this assumption carefully.…
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The Contradiction of Beliefs and Outcomes
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We often say, “God controls everything,” but do we live by that belief? While we profess that outcomes are in divine hands, our actions suggest otherwise. We strive relentlessly, fueled by desire, and suffer deeply when results don’t align with our expectations. Isn’t this a contradiction? Consider someone working tirelessly…
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The Illusion of Self-Improvement: An Inquiry
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Have you ever questioned the endless advice streaming from social media posts and self-help books? From suggestions to “stay positive” to instructions on cultivating kindness, we are persistently nudged toward self-improvement. But what is really happening here? Are these efforts addressing something fundamental within us, or are they perpetuating a…
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Does Sharing Pain Truly Alleviate It?
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The belief that sharing our pain with others lightens the burden is deeply ingrained in human culture. It is comforting to think that expressing our suffering to someone else can bring us relief. Yet, does it genuinely resolve the pain, or is it merely a temporary escape? This question is…
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Is Intuition Always to Be Trusted?
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Intuition often feels like a whisper of truth—a sense of knowing that arises without conscious reasoning. For many, it feels natural, almost sacred, to trust this inner voice. It’s as though intuition connects us to a deeper wisdom beyond the chatter of the mind. But is this perception accurate? Can…
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Is “Nothing” the New Goal?
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A friend shared a social media post with the following quote: “When everyone is trying to be something, be nothing.” I wanted to share something on this topic… Is “Nothing” the New Goal? Let us pause for a moment and ask: is “nothing” the new goal to aspire to? If…