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Tag Archives: philosophy
Instead of achieving the good life, how about a good-enough life?
My philosophy discussion group has been pursuing the topic of what constitutes a good life. We started our quest with a look at ethics and moral philosophy. Wow. In case you’re wondering, there are no real answers in the realm … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics, Just wondering
Tagged good-enough life, moral philosophy, morality, philosophy, the good life
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Self-kindness includes self-esteem
Two weeks ago I posted about self-kindness and the related benefits of being lazy. It’s hard not to be attracted by that advice! In reading about what other advice is out there, one expert suggests that you should concentrate on … Continue reading
Posted in Odds and Ends, Thoughtful Thursday
Tagged philosophy, self-care, self-compassion, self-esteem, self-kindness, self-love
27 Comments
A new year – a gift of time
A fellow blogger in Australia posted this message for her readers this morning (thanks, Kate). A New Year is like a blank slate, it has 12 chapters and 365 pages, and you are the author. My wish for you this … Continue reading
Posted in Odds and Ends
Tagged gift of time, new year, philosophy, positivity, time, well-being, writing
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The Things That I Will Miss
Originally posted on Clear-Air Turbulence:
“The great gift of such periods is that they invite us to question our certitudes, our givens, these seemingly sure foundations that have lulled us into complacency — for it is only by being jolted…
Posted in Just wondering
Tagged COVID, good life, life, normal life, pandemic, philosophy, silver lining
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Thoughtful Thursday: what does leading a good life really mean?
This term the philosophy discussion group I belong to has been exploring what it means to lead a good life, or at least that’s our intended theme. Mostly we try to decipher the convoluted writing of the author of the … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughtful Thursday
Tagged environmental ethics, good life, humor, humour, meaningful life, philosophy, what is a good life
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Thoughtful Thursday: The world needs more mensches
One of the most thoughtful posts I’ve read recently was by fellow blogger, Rachel Mankowitz, called Be a Mensch. I had heard the word ‘mensch’ all my life, but clearly didn’t understand what it meant. Thanks to Rachel for providing … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughtful Thursday
Tagged fairness, good instincts, good life, impact on others, justice, kindness, mensch, philosophy, societal impacts, what's important in life
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