greg-rakozy-oMpAz-DN-9I-unsplash meaning of life.jpg

Meaning
& Existential Exploration

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.

But there’s no magic bullet, no “snapping out” of the devastating effects of trauma and suffering. It takes introspection and learning. And this is where beautiful things happen. Not so much the suffering, as the meaning that lies within the suffering, the wisdom to find the meaning of life, why we are here.

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.

Core values are key to finding your life path

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. Yet, the yearning to return to that one cell- the singular "me" remains a...

South African DEI and Land Redistribution: Similar terms, different intents

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