In today’s fast-paced world, where opinions are formed in seconds and judgments are made swiftly, the art of listening without prejudice seems to be fading into obscurity. We live in an era dominated by constant distractions, where the cacophony of social media, news cycles, and personal biases often drown out the simple act of truly... Continue Reading →
Things Are Not What They Seem, First Impression Deceives Many …
"Things are not what they seem, first impression deceives many, the intelligence of a few perceive what has been carefully hidden”. Phaedrus c.444 – 393 BC. Phaedrus, whose name translates to bright or radiant was an ancient aristocrat who enjoyed the company of philosophers. He was particularly interested in the nature of reality. He spent... Continue Reading →
Given The Choice, Would You Rather Be A Good Person Or A Dangerous Person?
Given the choice would you rather be a good person or a dangerous person? What an odd question to ask, you may say, of course, I’d rather be a good person! For those of you who know me and have read my work before, you would know that one of my favorite things is to... Continue Reading →
What if we are being played?
Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian diplomat, philosopher, politician, historian, and writer who lived during the Renaissance. He is best known for his political treatise The Prince, written in 1513 where he articulated the Divide-and-Conquer policy. Fast forward to the modern era and there is no denying the fact that the world is more divided than... Continue Reading →
Essential Life Lessons: Think for Yourself
“Thinking is difficult, that is why most people judge” Carl Jung Essential life lessons: Before you assume, learn the fact. Before you judge, understand why. Before you hurt someone, feel. Before you speak, think. Thinking is part of what makes us human. What differentiates humans from animals is our cognitive abilities such as fully developed... Continue Reading →