Tag: life
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Spirituality Is Not a Label — It’s a Lifelong Curiosity
Many people ask, “Are you spiritual or not?” — as if spirituality is a label you either wear or reject. But true spirituality isn’t about belief or blind practices; it is the quiet, persistent curiosity to understand the self beyond noise and assumptions. This post challenges the idea of “being spiritual” and explores why spirituality…
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Life is Suffering? Buddha Might’ve Been Wrong—Or Maybe He Was Onto Something
You’ve probably heard the phrase “Life is suffering.” At first, it might not seem true. Life often feels full of fun, friendships, learning, and growth. So why did someone like Buddha say that life is suffering? Was he wrong, or are we missing something? Instead of accepting or rejecting the idea, it’s helpful to ask:…
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What Economic History Reveals About Human Nature: A Century of Consumer Behavior
Introduction The past century has felt like an endless economic roller coaster, with industrial booms, crushing depressions, rapid globalization, digital revolutions, and now, an AI-driven economy. But behind these dramatic shifts lies a persistent truth: we keep making the same economic mistakes, guided by optimism, fear, greed, convenience, and an insatiable desire for social status.…
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The Illusion of Being Different
Discussions on books are always fascinating. One reader finds inspiration, another sees a cautionary tale, while someone else dismisses the book entirely. This is the beauty of perspective—each person’s experiences, knowledge, and biases shape how they interpret the same piece of writing. In one such discussion, an argument emerged that stood out: The claim was…
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The Illusion of Regret and the Reality of Life
A normal life could be full of regrets—things we wish we could go back in time to fix, choices we think could have made us happier, healthier, or more successful. But is there truly a perfect life? If given a chance to erase past mistakes, would we feel liberated? If we had our dream life,…
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Live as if You are the First
I love burgers. For years, McDonald’s was my weekly indulgence. Similarly, I enjoy pizza—thin crust from Pizza Hut is my favorite. I spend hours watching documentaries and shows on Netflix and creating short films for YouTube. As a programmer, I find fulfillment in coding, weaving ideas into digital reality. My life feels full of activities—but…
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Reflecting on My 2024 Reading Journey
2024 has been a year of transformative reading for me. As I reflect on the books I explored, a common theme emerges: understanding life’s deeper meaning. Through these books, I delved into Western and Eastern philosophies, gained insights from others’ firsthand experiences, and even ventured into the realm of nature and science. The Scientific Lens:…
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Rethinking Retirement
Retirement can mean different things to different individuals. For this blog, we’ll begin with its Oxford Dictionary definition: “the act of stopping work, usually due to reaching a certain age, and the time following when this happens.” This definition implies an expectation: one works until a certain age before stepping away. But why do we…
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Discovering the “ME” Within
In life, there are countless ways to arrive at an answer, but the real challenge lies in asking the right question. One question that has troubled humanity for centuries is: How do we get rid of unhappiness? But before we address that, we must ask: Who is the person that is unhappy? Think about it—why…
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Do you believe in Karma?
Someone once asked me, “Do you believe in Karma?” I replied, “What do you mean by believing in Karma?” They said, “If you do something wrong, you will pay for it in this life. That is Karma.” This made me reflect on several questions: Why do we feel the need to “believe” or “not believe”…
