Carry your suffering with dignity

I’ve been writing on this space for several years now. Throughout this journey, (if you’ve been with me for that … More

Why the Stoics are wonderful psychotherapists

The Stoics teach us how to let go and focus on what we can.

Most of us think that, to be intelligent is to have a vast body of knowledge. Or perhaps the capacity … More

We must all learn to say, “I understand” even if we do not agree.

Deep sleep, flow and meditation.

Meditation is not an escape from suffering, but a movement towards it.

The greatest bane of our time is distraction. We live in a culture of perpetual distraction, where the modern economy … More

Why does suffering exist? Is it a cruel trick of fate, a test of character, or something more profound?

Nearly all of us have parts of our lives that haven’t quite gone according to plan. These desires can generally … More

What if there isn’t a better future? What if this is it? This is a deeply sobering thought and not … More