As this year comes to a close, I realise that this year I have learned a lot, above all else about myself. I have learned that there is still so much selfish-ness and foolish-ness and many more of such evil “Nessie” monsters that live rent-free in my heart. And since diagnosis is the very first … Weiterlesen 2024 Year-End Reflections
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Revisiting Self-Evident Truths: Truth, Equality, and Human Value in the Modern World
Abstract: My hope with this essay is to offer arguments to support my view that in a world where truth, equality, and value are largely questioned or even outright dismissed as antiquated myth-conceptions, we still have a lot to gain by holding to and affirming that truth exists, all men are created equal, and the … Weiterlesen Revisiting Self-Evident Truths: Truth, Equality, and Human Value in the Modern World
Am I a Western Chauvinist?
Introduction: 2 Kinds of Western Chauvinism There are actually two kinds of “Western chauvinism.” Let me call them the ignorant kind and the enlightened kind. The ignorant kind assumes that all people all around the world inherently adhere to the same value hierarchy and treats all people as if they did. The enlightened kind, on … Weiterlesen Am I a Western Chauvinist?
Mermaids whine at night
A princess on the search for mermaids is the fairytale's beginning. Some are finding, some are losing, some are losing, some are winning. I lost my heart when I found you but found myself while losing it. I lost the battle - maybe true but won the war with charm and whit. And yes, he … Weiterlesen Mermaids whine at night
A song without a melody (yet)
Verse 1: I'm like an old man, going for walks. We should've talked but you say there ain't no time for talks. You keep me wondering, when will it ever be enough. And I keep pondering upon the same old stuff. Refrain: I've thought it over and over again. Then I thought slower and took … Weiterlesen A song without a melody (yet)
5 Things I wish I knew before doing the PADI Open Water Diver
How it all began Disclaimer: In the beginning I only talk about what motivated me to do the Scuba Diving license. If that's of no interest to you and you are only here for my tips and insights, you are welcome to skip this part and scroll directly to "1. Why do I need a … Weiterlesen 5 Things I wish I knew before doing the PADI Open Water Diver
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