Maybe you need to have more fun
Taking a walk in the countryside, like listening to a favorite song or meeting friends for an evening of conversation, is thus a good example of what the philosopher Kieran Setiya calls an “atelic activity,” meaning that its value isn’t derived from its telos, or ultimate aim. You shouldn’t be aiming to get a walk “done”; nor are you likely to reac
... See moreOliver Burkeman • Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
At the end of his book What Does It All Mean? philosopher Thomas Nagel wonders if the “Meaning-capital-M” question comes from too great a sense of our own importance.1 He proposes that since “the grave is [life’s only] goal, perhaps it’s ridiculous to take ourselves so seriously.” It should be enough to simply take life as it comes and enjoy it as
... See moreTimothy Keller • Making Sense of God: Finding God in the Modern World
I’m sharing this story to show the importance of being aware of your values and the impact they make on fulfillment and happiness. Fun is something I now strive to integrate into every aspect of life: my family, career, relationships, and health and well-being. Not only do I want it for myself, but for everyone else, too; I truly am most inspired w
... See moreApryl Zarate Schlueter • Finding Success in Balance: My Journey to The Cheerful Mind
I think the point of life is to feel deeply — mostly good stuff like love and pride, but also some bad stuff that broadens your spectrum of experience and allows you to better appreciate the good. For instance, I like sprinting through the city streets at midnight while listening to sad music because it makes my heart feel like it’s being put throu
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