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fromBig Think
13 hours ago

5 books that teach you how to die well - by living better

Every now and then, if you're lucky, you'll encounter a book that changes your life. History's great novels have earned a reputation in this regard. While the stories of Homer, Virginia Woolf, Fyodor Dostoevsky, or Jane Austen may not be for everyone all the time, an education in the classics can change people in profound ways and give our minds a meeting place in the world of ideas.
Philosophy
Philosophy
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

Right narratives shape lasting products

Humans are fundamentally narrative creatures whose invented stories and meta-narratives structure perception, provide meaning, and help navigate complexity, identity, belonging, and purpose.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Flourishing or Floundering During Retirement

Remaining socially engaged prevents social death and enables a meaningful, revitalized retirement through continued relationships, activities, and community involvement.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Achieving Your Potential Despite Depression

Effective treatment of severe depression can restore hope, meaning, self-confidence, healthy decision-making, boundaries, and the ability to pursue life goals.
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