I have been in a position to reflect on the inescapable reality of burdens. There are many different kinds of burdens people carry. The burden of expectations is a tricky and very heavy one for many of us. The burden of family traditions. The burden of education. The burden of unfulfilled potential (my personal (least) […]
Does knowing the future matter?
We all think we want to know the future. We think if we knew the future we could avoid unpleasant experiences, prepare for things better, win lotteries, etc., etc., etc. But do we really want to know the future? Do we really want that much responsibility? For that matter, would knowing the future really help? […]
What are we looking for and where are we going?
Two of the most common questions we have at significant points of our lives are “what are we looking for?” and “where are we going?” Most of the time we don’t ask these questions because already know the answers. But there are times when we really need to know. If we need to know because […]
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