In the 16th century, artist Petrarca Meister depicted Greek skeptic philosopher Pyrrho through a painting. Have a look: Source In the painting,
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Let’s paint a picture. Imagine drops of water landing on a lotus leaf and sliding down and off. The drop doesn’t linger. It makes its impact and then flows with gravity until it is gone. The lotus leaf is aware
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Emotion regulation is a critical skill that helps us navigate the ups and downs of daily life. It is the ability to intentionally control and manage our emotional state. We all feel
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Let’s paint a picture. Imagine drops of water landing on a lotus leaf and sliding down and off. The drop doesn’t linger. It makes its impact and then flows with gravity until
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Ataraxia in the Age of Too Much Information Eric Scheske considers the link between Pyrrho of Elis and internet culture. Everyone knows about the mammoth caverns of information at everyone’s door: hundreds of millions
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Everyone has unpleasant emotions from time to time such as anger, jealousy, fear, or anxiety. It’s human nature. But a key to living a satisfying life and getting along with others is
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The Enlightenment experiment in the pursuit of happiness has largely been abandoned by modern Western society in favor of ideological rigor, utilitarianism devoid of ethics, or commercial hedonism, the pleasure of profit
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