Tag: Reflection
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Why We Will Always Feel Lonely
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I’m already lonely, and I’ll always be lonely. The day will never arrive when I’ll stop feeling lonely for good; I’ll never find a person who truly gets me; I’ll…
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‘This’ Is the Meaning of Life
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in PhilosophyWhat is the meaning of life? What is my purpose? Why am I here? After spending a large chunk of my finite time mulling over these questions — combing through countless theories and…
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The Subtle Emotional Sorcery of ‘Aftersun’
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in PhilosophyWhen my local cinema rescreened Aftersun this week, I experienced things I’ve never seen a movie do. After the final scene, the entire theater remained silent. Nobody moved. Slowly, you…
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The Stigma of Loneliness: Why It’s So Hard to Admit We’re Lonely
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in Loneliness“I don’t believe the cure for loneliness is meeting someone, not necessarily. I think it’s about two things: learning how to befriend yourself and understanding that many of the things…
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The Problem with the Growth Mindset
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This year, I had two exam periods that couldn’t have been more different. During the first one, I was highly committed. I had to confront five exams in four days — which…
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How Two Boring Sentences Helped Me Stop Feeling Lost
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in Philosophy“Can I be frank?” The lady across from me looked up from the forms in her hand and peeked over the half-moon glasses that throned on her pointy nose. I…