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Meaning & Existentialism
Some say the meaning of life is suffering, for others it's making a mark on the world, and there's a myriad of places to find meaning in between,
Meaning is internal, it's found within by connecting with the universe around us. Purpose, on the other hand, is something we do, what we offer the world, but these two concepts are intrinsically linked when our lives are in balance.
. But there is also meaning to be found in the healing journey, and for many, searching for, and finding meaning is the meaning of life.
Finding purpose while rebuilding identity
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Gods of Law (And Other Myths of the Extraction Machine): Abuse of the Legal System
Many lawyers, it seems, have a God-complex- the unshakable belief that they are infallible, supremely powerful, or superior to others. [Spoiler alert: It's a myth]. But this firm belief- that they can extract what they want, from who they want, when they want- is the core of the extraction machine, which delivers systemic injustice through abuse of the legal system.
The Architecture of Injustice: Why the System Protects Power, Not People
Cicero said, "The worst kind of injustice is to look for profit from injustice."
And across centuries, the same warnings of the ancient repeat: justice erodes the moment power learns it can cloak its self-interest in the language of law. And people still seek access to justice, yet sometime find only injustice in the legal system.
Finding The Meaning Of Suffering: Part Of The Human Condition
Finding meaning in suffering seems a little counterproductive. Suffering is what you want release from, yet by finding meaning in it, you hold onto it, putting it at the centre of your life, your identity. Yet finding meaning in suffering can be one of the most cathartic experiences.
When Justice Served Means Injustice, Blame The Justice Chimera
Justice, Cicero’s "mistress and queen of all the virtues," now depends on its interpretations, and the interpretation of justice depends on who the interpreter is. Judges and lawyers, the purveyors of justice, are vital cogs in the wheels of justice, and we rely on them to interpret justice- ethically and honestly.
Greed, Not AI, Will End Us
Greed wasn’t a thing when the first group in the hominid species broke away to form the homo sapiens clan, probably about 300-400 thousand years ago. However, AI is creating an increasingly uneven and unbalanced world, one where the greedy thrive at the expense of the generous rest. Our survival is no longer about need- it’s about greed. And there are two distinct sides emerging in the human race. What is Greed? Greed, an insatiable and selfish desire for something, especiall
The Human Connection: The Alpha And Omega Of The Human Condition
It also makes sense that we are subconsciously driven by the human desire to connect with others- perhaps the human soul's desire is to attempt to return to oneness, to the one single cell with a particular place in the cosmos. So we reach out to other humans to connect with them for a while, before fears and tears drive us apart again, despite having a genetic link to every other human, and every other life form on Earth.
What does being human mean? A brief philosophical look into what’s behind driving humans to dehumanize others
Medically, being human means possessing the complex biological and genetic makeup of the species Homo sapiens, characterized by a highly developed brain and a unique, complex genome. It's a broad, subjective description, expanded upon by philosophers to include unique capacities such as reason, consciousness, and creativity. These qualities led to the development of language, culture, and complex societies. Yet many non-human species have these same philosophical qualities of
Children’s Rights & Expectations vs The Corresponding Children’s Responsibilities
Every single child deserves to be treated with dignity. It's their absolute human right. But as a human who enjoys rights, some duties limit these rights, although these duties only emerge as they age.
The Life-Changing Value Of Owning Your Core Values
Values, the principles by which we live, come in all forms, but the value of terminal values —that include happiness and inner peace —is at the core of who we are, and can redirect our fate. What Are Values? The word “value” also has many meanings- each equally valuable: Value: The regard that something is held to deserve, or the importance, worth, or usefulness of something. Something of value has merit or worth. Value: The principles or standards of behaviour based on that
Will The Real Me Generation Please Stand Up: How The Greatest Generation Morphed Into Millennials
Over millions of years, humans evolved from a single cell. Then, over a relatively short span of time, the "Greatest Generation," who built lives around a value system, and were renowned for their stoicism, selflessness, and willingness to sacrifice for the greater good (but left out large part of the global population), morphed into the tech-savvy Gen Z, who value diversity and inclusivity, with a strong sense of social justice, yet many "me." build their personal ecosystem
Who Gets To Define Fairness? DEI, Transformation, Land, and the Human Search for Justice in South Africa
Human beings are wanderers and wonderers. But where did it all begin, and where will it all end? Charles Darwin's theory that all life on Earth evolved from a single cell, arguably around 3 billion years ago, is widely accepted by scientists and anthropologists. Archeologists also support this through their findings. But 'evolved' is a complex, sometimes loaded, word. The Darwinian school of thought goes further, indicating that modern humans (Homo sapiens) originated in Afri
The Meaning Behind The Meaning Of Tattoos
Happiness, it seems, is also one of the side effects of getting a tattoo. The respondents with four or more tattoos in a study, had ...
Post Trauma Purgatory: A Place Between Heaven and Hell
But small things start resonating, and heaven isn't a one-day journey away, glimpses do start appearing. Mindfulness- keeping our focus on t
Fighting For Human Rights May Be The Meaning of Conflict
Before life can return to the new normal, people need to find ways to heal. Healing works differently for different people, and finding what
The Feeling Lonely Conundrum: The Love-Hatedness of Being Alone
When we choose to live in our own little bubble, whether it’s a bubble of happiness or a bubble of misery, we find ourselves craving company
What Goes Into Gezinta
Gezinta is about healing and finding meaning in your life. To take trauma and turn it into something meaningful and positive.
Humanized AI: Evolution or Devolution?
If we humanize AI, what does the meaning of our lives become? Will most be servants of the machines while the few- the ultra-elite, ultra-ri
Does Astrology Tell Us Our Purpose And Reveal The Meaning of Life?
Part of ancestral memory, Astrology and its zodiac constellations can be instrumental in helping us define our purpose in life and lead...
Self-Awareness Picks You Up When People Break You Down
Yet we often feel empty, and unfulfilled when we look inside ourselves. Struggling to align our actions, thoughts, or emotions with values
Whistleblower Trauma: The Art Of Putting A Target On Your Back
Both intimate partners who are subjected to abuse and whistleblowers who have been betrayed show signs of anxiety, sadness, and a pervasive
Living is for dying: Does Dying Give Life Meaning?
Celebrate life knowing that it ends in death, but still celebrating the here and now. What lies beyond and how is this connected to the mean
Do Dogs Go To Heaven?
... only truly righteous souls ascend straight to the Garden of Eden, but the average person descends to a place of punishment...
Can The Stars Tell You How To Find Your Meaning Of Life?
Thinking, reading, and developing theories is as old as man himself. Grounded in contemplation of, and scientific inquiries about, existence
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