Observations

When I was young and naive, I believed that the world consists of two types of people – good and evil. My definition of good and evil was rather simplistic as well. People who cared for others’ well-being were good, while those who sought to harm others were evil. As my critical thinking skills developed … Read more

As a child, one often yearns for freedom and independence. However, as the years pass and one gains the much-coveted liberty, it seems that it doesn’t bring us much happiness. There comes a time when we, as adults, begin to wish for the carefree and playful life we once had. While my early days weren’t … Read more

Evolution – the word that brings to mind the progressive development of our species from unicellular beings to our current form. It also conjures up images of the rise of homo sapiens as the dominant species on earth – the apex predator. Our ancestors have conquered great odds to bring our civilisation to where we … Read more

Often, people complain about things being adverse. Some people believe things are terrible for them, while others are having the time of their lives. Some think there is one magic solution to all our society’s problems – that ascribing to an ideology or some faith could ‘bring things on the right track’. However, one thing … Read more

The concept of ‘love’ has permeated human societies since time immemorial. It’s a complex and multifaceted emotion that can bring both joy and suffering. While there are many types of love, the most common ones include eros (passion), storge (affection), philia (friendship), and agape (selfless love). No matter the form, it’s a powerful force that … Read more

“Man is a social animal” – thus goes the adage. Verily, devoid of social interactions, human life would be meaningless. These interactions, by nature, involve either cooperation or conflict. Those who share common interests with us, we call them friends. On the other hand, we consider those who have a conflict of interest with us … Read more

Cultures in different parts of the world have different perspectives concerning the causes of human suffering. Parents and teachers teach children the importance of moral values and honourable behaviour. However, it appears that often good actions do not beget good results. People who strive to be truthful, fair and kind tend to suffer a lot, … Read more