“The freedom of the will is a gift from God, but it is up to man to cultivate it and guide it toward virtue”. Freedom is one of the most thought-after notions in life, standing at the very front of almost all of history’s revolutions. Simply, freedom is one’s ability to think about, take, and… Read More »Freedom and Responsibility: a short essay
We’ve been bombarded lately with videos all over social media about the Matrix, its agents, and how it controls the world. But what does is it truly stand for?
Upon hearing the words “art” or “artist”, we unconsciously associate them with very narrow categories, such as painters or musicians.
But aren’t we all artists?
We’re always tempted to look for shortcuts to succeed faster or in an easier way, decreasing our efforts.
But are these shortcuts really useful for our success?
If I had to look last year at where I am right now, I wouldn’t believe all the things that happened, and all the things I did.
So how does life surprise us?
We spend most of our lives running away from the past or working towards the future. But are any of these real or beneficial for us?
We’re used to concepts like hard work to achieve our goals, yet the more we try to chase things, such as happiness or love, the less likely we’re to obtain them
We tend to notice that students labeled as intelligent are those who have good grades for example. But aren’t we all intelligent in some form or sense?