We suffer because we are creative.
Author: Akhilesh Magal
Lover of all things beautiful - nature, classical music, literature, poetry, craftsmanship, books, yoga, meditation, the natural sciences, cooking, carpentry, scrubbing and cleaning dirty floors, walking, breathing, existing.
Don’t use meditation to escape suffering
Meditation is not an escape from suffering, but a movement towards it.
A focused life is a happy life
The greatest bane of our time is distraction. We live in a culture of perpetual distraction, where the modern economy … More
The Lost Art of Friendships: Rediscovering Deep Connections
Aristotle on the lost art of freindships.
Understanding Suffering: Lessons from Dostoevsky, Schopenhauer and Krishna
Why does suffering exist? Is it a cruel trick of fate, a test of character, or something more profound?
How to Manage Suffering from Unmet Desires
Nearly all of us have parts of our lives that haven’t quite gone according to plan. These desires can generally … More
What if this is it?
What if there isn’t a better future? What if this is it? This is a deeply sobering thought and not … More
The Coming Age of AI: Machines and the essence of being human
Introduction Over the last few months, I have spent a great deal of time in silence and deep reflection. In … More
Releasing our emotions safely
Emotions often trouble us the most. Although we attribute our pain to external causes, the true source is the impact … More
Death is a process, not an event
The acceptance of our mortality has a transformative impact on our lives.
Journey of a thousand words 