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                      Photo by  Oliver Sjöström “The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” John Maxwell Let’s be honest—life can be a bit... gusty. One minute you’re cruising along under blue skies, and the next you’re clinging to your metaphorical hat as a storm rolls in. That’s where this powerful quote from John Maxwell really blows some fresh air into our perspective (pun intended). This quote brilliantly captures three types of people we all encounter—or sometimes just are. First, there's the pessimist , who stares into the swirling wind and mutters, “Crap, not again.” These are the people who keep track of every cloud, every strong gust, every hiccup in the original plan, and then blog about it on some trolling website. They're so busy complaining that they forget to even try steering the ship. Then there’s the optimist. Ah yes, incredibly cheerful, sipping ...

                              Photo by Mohammed Alim Life As we know it: Cosmic Fairy Tale or Beautiful Masterpiece? (Spoiler Alert: It’s Both) Have you ever stared at the night sky, looked at all the billions of twinkling stars, and thought for a moment: “Wow. I am so small in this universe... Does any of this even matter?”   Congratulations, you’ve unlocked Level 1 Nihilism! Welcome to the club. We meet every Friday, bring your own coffee and snacks. The idea that life is meaningless—**part of deep nihilism**—can feel freeing or horrifying, depending on whether you’re holding a cup of tea or a tax bill at the time. But is life really JUST an accidental scene in a cold, indifferent universe? Or is there, dare I throw out there, some actual meaning sprinkled into the chaos of life?   Today, let’s dive into this arena of thought. ---  First, What Even *Is* Nihilism? Nihilism is basically ...

                                Photo by  Masoud Mostafaei "Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right doing there is a field. I’ll meet you there." Rumi What a quote, right? It’s like Rumi sent us all a mysterious poetic postcard from the cosmos and said, “Hey, scrap all the drama, pack some delicious snacks, and meet me in this relaxing, judgment-free garden.” And honestly? We wouldn't want to go there? Unpack the Quote To begin with, Rumi isn't referring to a real field (pardon me, picnic lovers). He is referring to a metaphorical realm that exists beyond our binary perceptions of reality. Morality and consequences are not disregarded there. We remove our Team Right and Team Wrong jerseys and just be there. Consider it the soul's Nirvana. Calm, and neutral.  In everyday life, we spend so much of our energy deciding who’s right and who’s wrong. That guy who cut you off in traffic? Wrong. The p...

                   Photo by  Nazmi Javier   Let me give you a thought. Think about the last time someone told you about a new idea, opportunity, or even just an unfamiliar restaurant recommendation. Was your first instinct: A) “Sounds amazing! Let’s do it!” B) “Hmm… but what’s the catch?” If you answered B, congratulations—you might be a lifetime member of the Band of Sceptics. Don’t worry, we meet on weekends, and there’s always a PowerPoint presentation reminding us about the dangers of optimism. All jokes aside, being sceptical isn’t super bad. In fact, it’s a critical part of healthy thinking. It keeps us from falling for scams, pyramid schemes, and that email from a Crypto King who just needs your bank info to help you make millions of dollars. But what happens when that scepticism becomes your everyday default mode? What if it quietly crawls into your relationships, career, and sense of self until every opportunity looks ...

                                           Photo by  İsa Ortaç   "A Ship should not Ride on a Single Anchor, nor Life on a Single Hope." Epictetus Why Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket Is for making an Omelet, Not Life  Ever walked past a shop that only sells one item? Like... only socks? I mean, not even socks, shoes, pants, etc. Just socks. “Sockerama.” Crazy idea, right? Now imagine if their only supplier runs out of inventory, or socks suddenly go out of style (like it’s 2025, anything is possible). That shop doesn't have a prayer to stay open long. That’s what the above quote by Epictetus is all about. It’s a metaphor, but not a boring English-class one. It’s a smart and obvious reminder that **diversity is not just for corporate brochures — it’s for survival in this world.** Let’s break it down One Anchor? That’s How Ships Sink. A ship riding on a single a...

                        Photo by  eberhard grossgasteiger The Infinite Field of Possibility (Or, Why Your Destiny Isn’t Just in Your Horoscope) Picture this: You’re staring into the abyss of your future like it’s the back of the fridge in the middle of the night. It’s dark, just a bit mysterious, and you’re not sure if what’s in there is expired or the secret sauce to eternal happiness. That, my friends, is what we call the infinite field of possibility—and no, you don’t need a magic crystal ball or a degree in metaphysics to explore it. We’ve all heard phrases like “You create your own reality” or “The sky's the limit.” But let’s be honest, most days it feels like the limit is more like the ceiling of your extra small bedroom apartment and the only thing you're manifesting is a late night pizza delivery. Still, here’s the big, shinny truth that too often gets lost in the shuffle: you actually do hold the pen that wr...