Why Do We Suffer, and Does It Mean Anything?
Sometimes, but not as punishment. Suffering is what an unmet need or an unanswered question feels like, and it can point to […]
Category: fundamentals
Is My Ego Something I Need to Get Rid Of?
No. Self-interest is the engine behind every want you have, so you can’t delete it and you shouldn’t try. The useful question […]
If I Didn’t Choose My Desires, Am I Still Responsible for My Life?
Yes, but not for every impulse that crosses your mind. You didn’t choose where your desires came from, so responsibility starts later, […]
Is “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” Realistic, or Just a Nice Slogan?
It’s realistic, but not in the way most people read the phrase. It isn’t a feeling to produce or a rule to […]
Is Prayer Just Reciting the Right Words?
Not in this sense — the actual words you say (or don’t say) aren’t the point. What makes something a real request […]
Is “Faith” Just Believing Something Without Evidence?
Not in this sense — “faith” here isn’t about believing something you can’t verify. It’s about which of two available orientations you’re […]
Why Does This Feel Like Two Steps Forward, One Step Back?
You’ve been making real effort toward something, and suddenly you feel flat, discouraged, or like none of it matters anymore. That’s not […]