Category Archives: Philosophy

Lessons in Happiness

able-bodied happiness Gustavo and Dmitry had been good friends for more than 40 years. They first met on a job when they were both in their 30’s. Both had previously married (in their 20’s), and both were still married to … Continue reading

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Self-Governing Happiness

The following is in response to a comment I might have received this week if anyone actually read my blog: I am not arguing against religion – I am arguing for an autonomous skepticism and I am encouraging a functional … Continue reading

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Eudaimoniaphobia

Imagine ‘Fear’ as a living, breathing, corporeal entity. Many days, many of us are able to avert our eyes, or turn and go in a different direction, thus ignoring Fear; pushing it to the back of the mind as if … Continue reading

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Happiness, Come Hither

Beauty. I could make a list. I could upload images. I could argue that beauty is in anything (and everything) of significance. I could draw to mind ugliness, and define beauty comparatively. I could find my way to beauty through … Continue reading

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A Fat and Happy Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the land Many people were saying, it’s not what we planned; The bank bags were stuffed with obscene market share, In hopes that the Brink’s truck soon would be there; Shareholders were … Continue reading

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