Serenity and separation
Either the bottomless abyss or the plain that stretches out pleasantly without borders. One side of life is unitary and concrete: what I do, what I've done, what I'll do, expressions of my free-will. The other side is dual and elusive. [...]
Dare to doubt
Philosophy is a power of subjective liberation. And through this liberation, the Self is forced to evaluate upon its own sense of completion, aiding it with guidance towards the path of a meaningful existence – be that as it may – [...]
I am trying to really understand friendship (1)
Friendship is an important theme for philosophers. It is a particular emotion felt towards another being, and understanding it seems to be more a matter of emotional contact, rather than of deductive reasoning. Friendship is not a conclusion we reach, nor a decision we make. However we want to define it, the emotional bond of friendship is highly regarded by us all, and those whom we consider true friends [...]