life lessons

An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 16 – Final Exam Week – Part 1: Introduction – Have you been practicing?

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No trick questions. No Scantron. Just: Have you been practicing? Philosophy was never meant to sit in your head like forgotten furniture. It’s meant to be lived, in how you speak, listen, recover, and think. It’s not about getting it right—it’s about showing up again tomorrow, every time you fall or miss, and trying again. Have you been practicing? The mat is still here.

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The Best Thing About a Bad Day – Turning Rough Patches into Renewal

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Dear Fellow Human who Just Wants to Go Back to Bed, We’ve all had those days.The coffee spills, the Wi-Fi dies, the traffic crawls, and every song on the radio sounds like it’s mocking you.You stub your toe, you drop your keys, and the universe seems to whisper, “Oh, we’re doing this today.” It’s the … Read more

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Blessed Are the Losers — Finding Wisdom in Our Mistakes

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Dear Fellow Traveler, We live in a world that worships the winners.Gold medals, first-place ribbons, viral posts, and perfect lives on polished screens – all shouting that success is the only story worth telling. But let’s be honest.The real wisdom – the kind that humbles, shapes, and softens us – doesn’t come from victory. It … Read more

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