by Aseem Gupta | Jul 29, 2021 | Psychology
Desire is a double-edged sword. It propels us forward, sparks ambition, and fuels progress. Yet, it can also imprison us in a cycle of relentless craving and restlessness. The moment we want something, a subtle void opens within, whispering that we lack, that we are...
by Aseem Gupta | Jul 22, 2021 | Philosophy
Pain and suffering are often conflated in everyday thought. When pain strikes, suffering is assumed to follow inevitably. Yet, Buddhism draws a profound distinction between the two. Pain is an unavoidable facet of existence, but suffering—how deeply we spiral into...
by Aseem Gupta | Jul 9, 2021 | Philosophy
The philosophy of Taoism offers profound wisdom for navigating the turbulent seas of heartbreak. At its core lies an art—an art of letting go, accepting, yielding, and flowing with the inevitable currents of change. Taoist sages teach that detachment and indifference...
by Aseem Gupta | Jul 2, 2021 | Philosophy
“The meaning of life is to give life meaning.” This profound statement encapsulates the essence of what drives a human being forward, even under the bleakest of conditions. Viktor Frankl, an Austrian psychiatrist and philosopher, found this truth not in comfort or...