“So much of our lives is meaningless, a self canceling vacillation and futility; we strive with the chaos about us and within; but we would believe all the while that there is something vital and significant in us, could we but decipher our own souls.” Will Durant, The Story of Philosophy, p. xxv Our modern world is enough to drive any person insane. New knowledge is being discovered virtually every day, and everywhere you turn, people are tell you what you should think, do, or buy. Enough - push the mute button. Now that you can hear yourself think - what does life mean to you? The answer to this question is your road map for life.

Wisdom is the synthesis of knowledge and experiences into insights that deepen our understanding of the meaning of life. I am no Socrates, but here is a little bit of wisdom that I have distilled from many years of contemplation. I am happy if any of it helps you find your way.

May Wisdom set you free - Some of these articles might strike you as self-help, but Wisdom is more than that - it is empowerment. Self-help often provides one time benefit, but empowerment gives you the strength to become the person you want to be. Once you understand how the world works, where you belong, and why - then you have the power to accomplish anything.

It’s all written in plain English, as simply as possible. I believe that philosophy can be simple, elegant, and beautiful - a joy that everyone can share.

Table of Contents- Articles fall into 6 categories:

Belonging - A sense of belonging is empowering - once you know your place in the world, there is nothing you can’t do. Here in telescoping style, I write about one’s sense of being in relation to one’s self, family, friends and peers, society, history, and the cosmos.

The Machine - The modern world is one big, intricate Machine which has significant benefits and problems. Many people feel lost in it; here are some articles you may find helpful in understanding and navigating it.

Oneness - Mankind has always yearned for Oneness, whether it be of knowledge or soul. All this is motivated by a sense that there is some ultimate Truth that we can discover if we only try hard enough. The reality is that the Truth may be something far too large to be comprehensible to limited beings like ourselves. But if we put together the shards of truth we collect from science, religion, and our personal experiences and thoughts, we must just be able to see a greater piece of the Truth. Here are a few thoughts I’ve collected on the subject that you may find helpful on your personal quest for Truth.

Musings on Man

On Philosophy

Take Action - Now that you understand your place in the world and how the world works, you can create the life you were meant to live. The road ahead may be quite challenging, depending on your goals. This series of articles aims to give you some basic insights to help you on your way.

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