Suffering is the default state of human existence, to exist is to suffer and it is unavoidable. Fortunately, there are times where we will not suffer, also known as happiness. So, how does one maximize happiness? Many theories have been suggested on how to maximize happiness, and I believe the theory closest to the truth would be Siddhārtha Gautama’s belief, also known as Buddha, who […]

The term toxic is defined as the “suffering from exposure to poisonous substances”. We sometimes refer to ourselves as toxic when we need to get so many things done. Productivity, if not controlled, or if forced to increase, can be harmful and therefore, toxic. While it is the blood that runs through the vines of workers and employees, it could become the poison that would […]

  It is a general rule of life, in almost all societies on earth that one has to be gainfully employed, in order to receive an income. Those earnings are necessary if you are to comfortably function; i.e., live, eat and fulfill your basic needs, whilst procuring anything else you may desire. For this reason, our lives and societies are centered on us attending school, […]

The Existence of Happiness Happiness, the intangible emotion that we all desire. Is there proof that this emotion even exists? Eduardo Porter has written an essay titled “What Happiness Is”. In this essay Mr. Porter took the time to study the emotion of happiness that we all experience in life. He makes an attempt to question not only his reasons as to why he is […]