Category Archives: Philosophy

Free-falling Happiness

I frequently lose sight of the fact that many people, (maybe most people, and perhaps a large majority of people), when facing reality, need something to hold on to. I agree that to face the inevitably of death, and quite … Continue reading

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Pre-calculated Happiness

Nine weeks ago I discovered some inconsistencies in the calculation of admissions data. I found that for 62.8% of the 129 applicants, the result matched pre-calculated Formula A exactly. I found that for 24.0% of the 129 applicants, the result … Continue reading

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Happiness, not Happiness

My “superiors” would like me to remain a cog in the wheel. (The only aspect of the definition for “superior” that I accept in this context is, “higher in station, rank, degree, importance.”) And I have been this obedient, complaisant, … Continue reading

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Happiness, standing still

What is the meaning of meaning? This is hard to say because we need words to express meaning, yet words are often inadequate. There is a word for this – ineffable. And this word is a good example of how … Continue reading

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Happiness: it can’t happen to me

Eerie morning… Unmoored Voices, in a bottle Near yet far Stick figure, running Slender bony arms, pumping Long legs, brittle then broken Sprawling, like the fog Teary-eyed, misty, dewy The main characters Are bit players Isolated And distant On stage … Continue reading

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