James by Percival Everett isn’t a ghost story, but it has a similar effect, forcing you to see a well-known tale from a different perspective....

In his Letters to Lucilius, Roman playwright and philosopher Seneca wrote: “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” That hits home. Seneca isn’t dismissing or denying the reality of suffering in the world. Instead, he’s pointing out a familiar human habit: imagining the worst, and in...

We think we want life to be fair but we really don’t. What we really want is an easy comfortable life - one free from pain and drama. We assume we want a fair life because that would mean we would achieve those things. But...

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I listened to Dr. Peter Attia discuss his book "Outlive" on Andrew Huberman's podcast and was immediately intrigued. The book's goal is to maximize both the length and quality of our lives. "Outlive" serves as a comprehensive guide to healthy aging....

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In Western culture, the path to happiness is often paved with the desire for more possessions, attention, and influence, believing that having more will bring satisfaction and meet the needs of our hearts. But what if the opposite were true? What if true contentment lies...

In a world that incessantly promotes the pursuit of eternal youth, wealth, and happiness, the concept of “memento mori” offers a refreshing and insightful perspective. The Latin phrase that translates to “remember that you will die” is a stark reminder of our mortality and the...