Excellence: What It Is and How to Achieve It

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Erin Falconer

We’re taught that ancient literature is great art, but that it doesn’t have anything to do with living our lives. The truth is that literature which has stood the test of time is great art exactly because it is about living our lives.

The best of these ancient works attempted to answer one question: How should you live your life? And that makes sense. After people move on from the question, how are we going to find food and shelter, they finally have the time to ask, how should we live our lives? Continue reading →

How and Why to Pick a Spiritual Practice

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Erin Falconer

In this age of technology and materialism, when many wonder what tomorrow will bring, the resurgence of spirituality is a normal phenomenon. For centuries, people have turned to religions or other belief systems for support and understanding. Yet it never resulted in a better world on a global level. Continue reading →

5 Fertile Thoughts for Personal Growth: Thinking about Thinking

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Erin Falconer

Personal growth depends to an unknown extent on our ability to be aware of, and think about, our thoughts, feelings and behavior. However if we don’t ‘do internal work’, think deeply about this vast uncharted area, we are certainly going to lead a life that is more lifeless and robotic. Continue reading →

Everyone is a Philosopher: Mindset Matters

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Erin Falconer

Everyone is a philosopher whether they like it or not—whether they admit it or not—whether they realize it or not.

So, since we’re all doing this anyway—making sense of the world and attempting to apply that understanding—we might as well do it well. Continue reading →

How to Find Peace of Mind in the Modern World

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Erin Falconer

In my opinion this is the biggest problem we face as “modern” people. We might have flashy gadgets and shiny cool things, but in the end when it comes down to peace of mind we have nothing. Continue reading →

15 Must Read Lessons from Aristotle

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Erin Falconer

The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life – knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live. Continue reading →