Archive for February 2025
You’re not the center of the universe
“The universe doesn’t revolve around you.” You’ve heard this before and said it yourself. But here’s the crux of it: most of our lives are spent preoccupied with ourselves. We worry about what might happen to us and how our feelings might be hurt. It’s not inherently negative, but it narrows our perspective and limits…
Read MoreKnowing the future
“No one can know the future.” You’ve heard that said, and so have I. And to a large extent, it’s true. For the sake of full disclosure, I don’t believe in fortune tellers, but I do believe that there are things that are “knowable” about our future. Our future is not a matter of reading…
Read MoreWhat’s a worldview?
According to the National Library of Medicine, a worldview encompasses a collection of attitudes, values, stories, and expectations that shape our thoughts and actions. It is essential to address five fundamental issues that any worldview must address: Origin, Identity, Morality, Destiny, and Existence. The origin question, “Where did I come from?” has captivated humanity since…
Read MoreThe inevitable
One day, I’ll be gone. So will you. Sorry to burst your bubble, but it’s true. We will leave this present world, and we will die. I’ve always thought it weird to completely ignore something inevitable. Now, so more bad news. Unless you’re Abraham Lincoln or Neil Armstrong, people will probably all but forget you…
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