Category: Ethics
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Death and Honour
I will die. I think about it often and it terrifies me. This is, of course, normal, but how should I respond? I seek to live authentically. By extension, I hope to die similarly. A key component of authenticity is courage. Without it, I can’t live by my values. Chief among these values is honesty.…
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Global Perspective: Finding Gratitude in Life’s Context
First, I must state a caveat. Gratitude is regularly weaponized by the greedy and powerful. Many will tell you to be grateful while stealing from you. Gratitude is best defined by and for you. Second, environment matters. It is nearly impossible to cultivate gratitude surrounded by ungrateful people. The system of rewards will not be…
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Cultivating Gratitude: A Solution for Taming Greed
I desire to my detriment. Sometimes I’m unaware of it and yet other times my pulse races and my skin is goose-bumped. Regardless of its origin, I will suffer. Wanting is human. If I desired nothing, I would cease to consume food or attend to my safety. Further, pursuing pleasurable activities is a foundation of…
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