Past, Present, and Future. Time is a central and classical theme in philosophy.
It can be taken up from several angles, including epistemology (how do we know of the existence of a past or a future?) , phenomenology (the time lived and perceived as opposed to external time), philosophy of language (the relevance of tenses in communication), philosophy of mind (e.g. time and memory), ethics (e.g., human life ought to be lived with the horizon of our death in view), social philosophy (the importance of recurring rituals in the structuring of a society, e.g. bells, New Year's, 4th of July …) In this article we shall look at time from a metaphysical point of view.
Metaphysics of Time: Three Views The key question with respect to the metaphysics of time concerns the reality of the past, the present, and the future. Keep A Journal. Photo credit If you think back to your childhood, I’m sure you had a secret book — maybe one that even had “My Diary” splashed across the front — that held your deepest, darkest secrets.
You could tell your journal everything, but as a little girl, you didn’t invest too much in writing it. For example, one of my journal entries from elementary school looks like this: “I went to school. Recess was fun. I love my mommy.” Why Should I Journal? First of all, countless studies have shown that journaling relieves stress, stimulates the brain’s creative processes, and serves as a gift to your future self. What Kind of Journal Should I Keep? The answer depends on your personal preference. 10 Things You Must Give Up to Be Successful. Post written by: Marc Chernoff Email “Don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.”
-Coco Chanel When we think about how to achieve success, we often focus on the skills and habits we should add to our lives. But sometimes the key to success actually lies in our ability to give up certain habits and behaviors. Give up the habit of waiting. – The way you spend your time defines who you are. And remember, the road you are traveling may be the more challenging one, but don’t lose faith. It’s okay if you don’t know how much more you can handle. Photo by: Toni Blay If you enjoyed this article, check out our new best-selling book. And get inspiring life tips and quotes in your inbox (it's free)... 18 Things I Wish Someone Would've Told Me at 18. Levels of Life... Creeping up the Ladder of Excellence. Marc and Angel Hack Life - Practical Tips for Productive Living.
30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself. 45 Tips for a Happier, Simpler and More Productive Life. Life is like art.
You have to work hard to keep it simple and still have meaning. – Charles de Lint Every now and then we need a nudge, a little extra help. Life can be challenging and sometimes it can test our resolve, determination and faith. When Life surprises us with a pop-quiz, it’s good to know where we can find some of the answers. The following 45 tips are by no means a comprehensive list, but rather a cheat-sheet of sorts to keep some of the most basic answers in front of us.
Notice what’s right in your life Some see the glass as being half-full while others see the glass as half-empty. 60 Ways To Make Life Simple Again - StumbleUpon. 50 Life Secrets and Tips. Memorize something everyday.Not only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment.
Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options.Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.Those who are heavy-set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost. Possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. Become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.Develop an endless curiosity about this world.Become an explorer and view the world as your jungle. Stop and observe all of the little things as completely unique events. Try new things. Read “Zen and the Art of Happiness” by Chris Prentiss.This book will give you the knowledge and instruction to be happy at all times regardless of the circumstances. Lovely Undergrad: 30 Simple Ways to Feel Lovely. A lovely reader recently tweeted at LU, asking that I write a piece about confidence and those "ugly" days that can make a girl feel so lost.
I love being given inspiration that knocks the writer's (or blogger's) block right outta my system. We all have those days, don't we? Perhaps it starts off when your hair just won't cooperate or it seems like you have nothing to wear. You feel like sliding into your sweatpants, jumping back into bed, and pulling the covers over your head---hoping to not see the light of day for just 24 hours.