by Aseem Gupta | May 6, 2020 | Philosophy, Meaning & Worldview
The Strange Normalization of Alcohol There is something oddly unquestioned about alcohol in modern society. It is one of the few substances capable of impairing judgment, damaging health, and destabilizing lives—yet it remains not only accepted, but encouraged. It is...
by Aseem Gupta | May 4, 2020 | Philosophy, Meaning & Worldview
Master Yoda, one of the most revered characters in the Star Wars universe, embodies timeless wisdom that resonates deeply with concepts found in Stoicism and Buddhism. In the context of Star Wars, Yoda serves as a guide, imparting essential lessons to characters like...
by Aseem Gupta | Apr 26, 2020 | Philosophy, Meaning & Worldview
Why We Keep Revisiting the Past There’s a quiet habit most of us carry without questioning it—the tendency to revisit the past long after it has lost any practical value. Not to learn from it, not to resolve anything meaningful, but simply to relive it. Again and...
by Aseem Gupta | Apr 25, 2020 | Philosophy, Meaning & Worldview
Introduction: The Strange Comfort of Looking Back There are moments when a song, a scent, or a passing image pulls you out of the present and drops you somewhere else entirely. Suddenly, you are no longer here—you are there. A different time. A different version of...
by Aseem Gupta | Apr 22, 2020 | Personal Growth, Learning & Self-Development
Introduction: Why Being Alone Feels So Difficult Today “He who sits alone, sleeps alone, and walks alone, who is strenuous and subdues himself alone, will find delight in the solitude of the forest.” — Gautama Buddha For some, being alone feels like suffocation. For...
