by Aseem Gupta | Jun 13, 2020 | Philosophy, Meaning & Worldview
Why “Happiness” Is the Wrong Starting Point “Happiness” is one of the most overused and least understood words in modern life. Everyone wants it, everyone talks about it, and yet the more directly people chase it, the more elusive it seems to become. Part of the...
by Aseem Gupta | Jun 9, 2020 | Philosophy, Meaning & Worldview
Travel, at least in its modern form, carries a powerful promise. It tells us that somewhere else—on a distant beach, in a quiet mountain town, or across an unfamiliar city—there is a version of life that feels lighter, clearer, and somehow more complete. The change of...
by Aseem Gupta | Jun 6, 2020 | Mind, Psychology & Human Behavior
Self-hatred is not loud at first. It doesn’t arrive as a dramatic collapse or a clear declaration of “I hate myself.” It creeps in quietly—through small disappointments, subtle comparisons, and a lingering sense that something about you is not quite right. Over time,...
by Aseem Gupta | Jun 5, 2020 | Philosophy, Meaning & Worldview
Why Small Things Feel So Big It doesn’t take much to disturb us. A careless remark in a meeting. Someone cutting us off in traffic. A message left on “seen.” Small things—almost trivial when described out loud—yet powerful enough to hijack an entire day. We replay...
by Aseem Gupta | May 31, 2020 | Philosophy, Meaning & Worldview
Mental toughness, in the modern sense, is often associated with relentless ambition, emotional suppression, and the ability to push through adversity at all costs. It is framed as something outward-facing—a tool for achievement, competition, and dominance over...
