Change isn't always something that we can see happening. Parmenides of Elea, one of the oldest recorded philosophers in western history, denied the very concept that anything in the world was changing. He argued that all change was just an... Continue Reading →
One of the oldest questions in history can be summed up in just three words: 'what is happiness?' Many might relate it to good things happening, or maybe more good things than bad things. It could be about pleasure over... Continue Reading →
I'm very hard on myself. This is something that those who have not known me for very long may not be aware of. I'm self-critical, obsessive, and struggle to give myself apologies or excuses. It's because I'm something of a... Continue Reading →
Those who have spoken to me much recently might be aware that it was my intention to return to University this year. When I missed the cut off for mature age students, I determined that my best course of action... Continue Reading →
I've always found that my patience seems to be most tested when my energy is at its lowest. It's no surprise that we become irritable and difficult when we're tired. This may be a slightly jumbled post, as I have... Continue Reading →
I'm tired. I guess that's part of growing up, of being an adult and taking on responsibilities. As part of this maturation process, we find more and more to do. Ways to make money. Ways to self-improve. Ways to give... Continue Reading →
Sooner or later, it's expected that every responsible young adult will eventually find their way in life. It often boils down to two immediate options: get a job, or study. One of these decisions, whether I know it or not,... Continue Reading →
One of the earliest life lessons I can recall is that the best things in life are free. I will admit that this is a saying that I didn't fully appreciate until recently, if only for how misleading it is.... Continue Reading →
I love puns. I hope you don't mind the title. If you've read a lot of my blog posts, you'll know that I love playing with words in different ways. The write way. The right way. I consider myself to... Continue Reading →
Alexander McMahon 