The Amazing Things & Ideas - 061 Why we suffer
When everything seems cruel, unfair, fake, painful, and gloomy all around—making it seem as though there were nothing else to life—one must remember that the reason all these undesirables exist is DUE TO the simultaneous existence of marvels such as compassion, justice, truth, pleasure, and joy. And it is the mere possibility of all that good stuff happening (and our ability to change our state by seeking all of it) that makes it worth living even in the worst of instances. The meaning to suffering in our lives then stems from the desire to seek the opposite. The Amazing Things & Ideas List
“Steve often sent himself messages to capture what was on his mind.” That’s it for this week! Thank you for reading. Just know that by subscribing to my newsletter and telling more people about it, you help me out. And if you want to be friends, you can reply to this email or DM me on Twitter. Onward, If you liked this post from The Amazing Things & Ideas Newsletter, why not share it? |
Older messages
060 Bad advice
Sunday, September 4, 2022
If there's any piece of advice I'd give, it would be to lookout for bad advice, question authority and be critical (especially to those ideas which seem to come with a moral obligation not to
059 Beyond assumed constraints
Sunday, August 28, 2022
“Self limiting beliefs tend to become self-fulfilling prophecies.”
058 "There is no planet b" is a LIE
Monday, August 22, 2022
Turns out that you don't have to think outside the box. You just need to realize how big the box actually is.
057 Traces of creation
Sunday, August 14, 2022
The ascent, the art of reflection, the act of creation and more
056 Rewarding habits
Sunday, August 7, 2022
Running, rewards and curiosity
You Might Also Like
Fear is Your Companion, Not Your Enemy
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Instead of trying to avoid fear, embrace it as an indicator of the importance of what you are about to share. Writing honestly and authentically means sharing despite fear. View in browser Write of
Workshop Registration Confirmation: Test Drive Write of Passage
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Hey writers, You're in! We're confirming your registration for the Test Drive Write of Passage workshop with David Perell. This workshop will give you a taste of the Write of Passage Bootcamp.
What Are You Doing All Day, Scrum Master?
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Join the 2024 Survey Now!
Workshop Registration Confirmation: Test Drive Write of Passage
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Hey writers, You're in! We're confirming your registration for the Test Drive Write of Passage workshop with David Perell. This workshop will give you a taste of the Write of Passage Bootcamp.
1 Day Social Media Book Blitz Plans $19 • 16 tweets / day + ...
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Get your book on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest & Tumblr! Please enable images to see this content ContentMo 1-Day Social Media Plan Your eBook, paperback, hardcover, or audiobook can be any sale
Free Kindle Book by Jim Melvin • Award-winning Fantasy • Do You Believe in Monsters? (Dark Circles Trilogy Book 2)
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Dark Circles is the winner of seven prestigious international awards. Welcome to ContentMo's
The Hidden Reference to the Beatles in Old Macs
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Sosumi!
Learn to Code, in 1 Hour, For Free
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Learn to code In 1 hour For free (this email keeps getting better, right?) Take this 1 hour course and see what it's like to code in sheets. coupon code: D79DA29F5CFF3755560F code expires in 3
🤝 What do biz buyers like to ask biz owners?
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Plus: 6 NEW things we're hearing on Main Street, how to retain employees, and more... Hey Biz-Buyers, This is where we share some of the best insights, tips, and stories from Main Street and our
Best CMS for SEO: 10 Platforms Compared
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Discover the top 10 CMS of 2024 reviewed and tested for flawless SEO experience Hi Reader, Want to run your site on a CMS like WordPress or Shopify? I've got some hints to help you make a choice.