Since time immemorial we have been fascinated by the way seasons change in nature, and in human life; we seem to see the parallels: Spring passes and one remembers one’s innocence. Summer passes and one remembers one’s exuberance. Autumn passes and one remembers one’s reverence. Winter passes and…
Each type of animal has one prevailing personality; humans can mimic any animal! A multiple personality is in a certain sense normal. -George Herbert Mead Animal “gene sets” moved from animals to humans during evolution which is probably why certain humans are much like certain animals. Some of…
Many of us go to church every Sunday, and at other times too- because it’s a nice social occasion, and also, well, because we feel that we “don’t have the answers but may be we’ll find them there”. Merely going to church – for decades, even- doesn’t seem…
Religion is one of the tools we use to understand the world, and ourselves. Other methods we employ for the same purpose include science and art. A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education. -Theodore Roosevelt Religion’s other aim is to make people…
What is “ego”, and is it a good or a bad thing? We often associate ego with selfishness and unkindness, but...ego seems to be related to how we perceive our own essence, and if that is the case, it is probably necessary- how can you keep yourself alive,…
The majority of philosophers are men (Ref 1); why is that, I wonder? There could be a few explanations. Men are more prone to depression and self doubt than women, and the former seems to be the everlasting fuel for philosophical musings- see what the French and the…
Is obsession something good or should we try to avoid it? Obsession : idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind - Oxford dictionary It looks as if its a source of both pain and pleasure: Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment.…
Have you ever noticed how there seems to be 2 types of feminists? Some of us, who claim to be the latter , are just so angry, deeply unhappy, usually single and dissatisfied with life overall, and our appearance, in particular. Another type- a goddess in female form,…
There is a great deal of research that confirms being happy in love also makes us healthy. But not “just in love”; to reap significant health benefits we also, apparently, need to be married: “Married individuals generally reported better mental and physical health than those in less…
We, humans, passionately want fairness, and justice. Why is this so important for us? Perhaps because we recognize that “human nature out of control” makes for a very unstable society: At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is…
As far as forms of life go, human being is a highly complex, and an intelligent one. We find ignorance simply unbearable! "Man is a being in search of meaning". -Plato We, humans, are forever trying to understand ourselves; the world and our place in it. We use…
What is the purpose of every human’ evolution, during his life? Is the aim to discover his unique talent, which makes him feel connected to the timeless universe? Or is the purpose to create wealth - an equivalent of many people’ lives achievements? Is happy family a main…
