Tag: philosophy
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Reflections and New Horizons
As the year winds down, I find myself reflecting on the paths I’ve taken, the lessons I’ve learned, and the moments that have shaped my journey. This year has been one of exploration—not just of books and ideas, but of myself. From diving into Buddhist teachings to contemplating the impermanence of life, I’ve felt the…
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Living Fully in the Present with T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets
I recently read Four Quartets by T.S. Eliot, and it really made me stop and think about life—time, growth, spirituality, and everything in between. The poems are packed with ideas that were complicated at first, but the more I sat with them, the more I realized how deeply they connected to how I try to…
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Walden and Civil Disobedience
Henry David Thoreau’s Walden and Civil Disobedience offer thought-provoking insights into a life unencumbered by societal norms, compelling me to revisit my favorite passages throughout. Thoreau’s point of view is that of a man who is unbothered by society. While living at Walden, Thoreau explored the inert beauty that can be found in self reliance, deep introspection, and nature.…
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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Notes: Pictures taken from trip to Rome in 2023Book Link: Meditations The Annotated Edition Translated, Introduced, and Edited by Robin Waterfield.What I’m Reading Next: Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark TLDR; Really good read. It’s not a story but instead the private thoughts of a man who often contemplated ‘what does it mean to live a…