Tag Archive for: meaning of life

Why Lost Direction is Worse Than Lost Time

A number of people I speak to are struggling with directionlessness – whether through loss, disappointment, or doubts. How do we counter this?

Catch ‘Asteroid City’ For an Existential Deep-Dive: Movie Review

Existential questions abound as students and parents gather for a Junior Stargazer convention held in a desert town called Asteroid City.

This is Why I Hate Doing Laundry

Many of us may hate doing laundry, but we do it – because deep down, we know that doing the laundry is purposeful…

Are These the 3 Themes of Every Human Journey?

After turning 50, I’ve discovered that my life has been all about the unfurling of just three main themes.

Why Do I Hate Vacuuming?

Vacuuming is boring. It’s indoors. But mowing the lawn is exciting. It’s outdoors. There’s danger! Context is everything.

How Do We Know We Are Human?

Are we merely “human” – just a species? Or are we more? Can we also be “dancer” – people who dance, imagine, create? Sam Chan ponders the famous song lyrics.