living philosophy

An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 16 – Final Exam Week – Part 4: Have you pinched yourself today?

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This isn’t a dream. It’s the thing itself. Your thoughts matter because they shape your next move. Your actions matter because they ripple outward in ways you’ll never fully see. You’re not watching life; you’re in it. Your presence matters because this moment literally does not exist without you in it. Every choice you make—whether it’s kindness, cruelty, or the courage to show up—matters. This isn’t a dress rehearsal where mistakes don’t count. Mistakes teach. Effort costs something. Love risks loss.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 16 – Final Exam Week – Part 3: Have you laughed at yourself today?

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Laughter is what happens when the ego trips over reality. It’s not about belittling yourself; it’s about forgiving yourself. It’s the pressure valve that releases the tension of our overinflated selves. Wanting peace while compulsively checking email. Seeking meaning while losing your keys. Laughter turns rigid beliefs into flexible ideas and reminds us that wisdom doesn’t always sound profound. Sometimes, it sounds like a snort-laugh at your own nonsense. And that’s freedom.

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