If there’s one thing I can’t stand right now within the leftist political sphere, it’s white apologists. White people that say that they’re ‘sorry’ for the colour of their skin and ‘apologise’ for all of the injustices that white people have caused, and that they ‘deeply sympathise’ with people of […]
Tag: humanity
Boredom vs Suffering
At first glance, the choice between boredom and suffering seems to make no sense. Surely boredom is a form of suffering? But when looked at deeper, the real distinction is choosing between a simple hassle-free life that feels mundane, and a purposeful life that requires pain. If you sit around […]
The Importance of Being Polite
Politeness and decency towards people is a sign of maturity. Maintaining decorum is not always easy, especially when you feel you have been wronged or mistreated by someone else. However, in the long-run, dealing with people in a polite, well-mannered and courteous way – even if you don’t like them […]
The problems with strict parenting
Parents often want the best for their children, but good intentions don’t always lead to a positive outcome. Developmental psychologists have classified parenting styles into four categories: authoritarian (being too strict), permissive/indulgent (being too lenient), authoritative (just right), and neglectful (barely around). I would imagine/hope that the majority of people […]
Criticism, Ego and Humility
So recently I published my first book on Amazon via Kindle Direct Publishing. The two stories within are not the first I have ever written, but they are the first I have published. So far I have gratefully had two reviews from book bloggers that agreed to review my book. […]
Do You Have A Choice?
I am halfway through this brilliant book I started yesterday; The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck. It presents the kind of philosophy I am trying to emulate and practice; rational pragmatism, positive nihilism. That we should only care about things that are absolutely important to us, and that […]