Purpose
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On Play
Play is not always freedom, nor is it always joy. The often-shared quote by Plato — “Life must be lived as play” — encourages us to loosen up, laugh more and take life less seriously. We are told it is… Continue reading
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On Ambition
Ambition is not hunger. It is not the craving for more or the need to be seen. It is also not about power, applause or arrival. At least, not always. Ambition is a direction. It is a quiet, inner ache… Continue reading
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On Comfort
Comfort is not the enemy, but it should not be the goal, either. It begins with warmth, shelter, nourishment and all the other things we need to survive, but it rarely stops there. It continues to grow quietly and invisibly,… Continue reading
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On Absurdity
Life is full of contradictions, demands and silence. We want life to make sense. We want the certainty, meaning and comfort that arrives when purpose is neatly tied to outcome. Instead, we meet absurdity, the quiet confrontation between our deep… Continue reading
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