Find balance between reason and passion — David Hume was a Scottish philosopher who lived from 1711 to 1776. He is best known for his ideas about cause and effect, his criticisms of religion, and his philosophy of mind. However, Hume also had a great deal to say about how to live a good life. Hume’s philosophical…

Let go of attachments to specific outcomes or expectations — Modern life is hectic and chaotic. Most people feel drained, overwhelmed, stressed and anxious by the close of the day. But there’s a way to find inner peace and tranquillity even when your day is hectic or stressful. You deserve to feel relaxed, focused, and in control of your day. …

Overcome the illusion of control — Alan Watts, a British philosopher, writer, and speaker, was a significant figure in the counterculture movement of the 1960s and 1970s. His ideas on the nature of reality have inspired countless people worldwide to seek a more meaningful life. With his unique blend of Eastern wisdom, Western philosophy, and profound…

Awaken all of yourself — In ancient philosophy and wisdom, few figures have captivated the world as profoundly as Lao Tzu, the renowned Chinese philosopher and the founding father of Taoism. Lao Tzu’s teachings, expressed in his seminal work known as the Tao Te Ching, offer invaluable insights into living a harmonious life. At the…

On mindset scrutiny: confronting human illusions — Facts don’t change minds. Your beliefs, assumptions and perceptions of the world are the only way you interpret life experiences. You are used to a single lens — everything goes through the same mental process. We hardly notice our thinking patterns, even when they are flawed. You don’t do it…

How to see further — “What we know is a drop, what we don’t know is an ocean.”― Isaac Newton I’ve learned more from great thinkers who have figured out how to live in the last five years than I did in the early years of my career. Isaac Newton is a heavyweight in the…

You are today where your actions have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your actions take you — Ten years ago, I turned down a job that changed the trajectory of my life. Since then, I’ve been building a writing career. I have also taken complete control of how I invest and spend my time. I’ve never looked back. I read books to find what I’m capable of…

Practice detachment — “The biggest human temptation is to settle for too little.” The philosopher and theologian Thomas Merton said that. A life devoid of depth and meaning is the root of misery. The good news is you can do something about it. You can go into yourself and explore the values that…

A good life is not elsewhere — Our obsession with the past and future is how we miss everything happening now. It’s an unconscious human habit. Life is a dance with the present, Alan Watts would say. More often than not, we “time travel”. Looking for answers. We spend so much time in our heads. You are…