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Life Purpose: “The Crossroads of Should and Must” by Elle Luna (Book Summary)
"All too often, we feel that we are not living the fullness of our lives because we are not …
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An Intro to Effective Altruism & How to Do the Most Good in Your Life
"Effective altruism — efforts that actually help people rather than making you feel good or helping …
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Authenticity & Your Self: “The Existentialist’s Survival Guide” (Book Summary)
“He who studies with a philosopher should take home with him some good thing every day; he should …
12 Slow Living Themes from “Slow” by Brooke McAlary (Book Summary)
As much as I loved the book Voluntary Simplicity, I was in need of something simple and refreshing …
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Write Your Own Eulogy and then Live Up To It (Short Story)
Who do you want to be when you grow up? Better yet, who do you want to be when you die? Why? We …
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