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Is Selfishness a Virtue? On Ayn Rand and the impacts of her philosophy — Wise & Shine

Having enjoyed The Fountainhead, Atlas Shrugged, and Anthem, Ayn Rand was one of my favorite authors, that is, until I read The Age of Selfishness by Darryl Cunningham. In The Fountainhead, I found Howard Roark’s character to be endearing and refreshing as he continued to stick to his puritanical ideals of architecture and refusal to… Is…

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“[…] the starry heavens above and the moral law within.”

Sharing a quote I came across that resonated with me today: “Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration and awe… the starry heavens above and the moral law within.” Immanuel Kant

Pointless Overthinking: Wise & Shine

The Mirror in the Pocket: the Self-Image in the Age of the Selfie

The Mirror in the Pocket: the Self-Image in the Age of the Selfie

The selfie isn’t just vanity; it’s a battleground for identity. How do likes shape our self-worth? Can a photo be an act of rebellion? Let’s explore the double-edged sword of digital self-portrait. Continue reading The Mirror in the Pocket: the Self-Image in the Age of the Selfie

Creative Thinking Is a Skill You Can Train.

Creative Thinking Is a Skill You Can Train.

Creative thinking sounds mysterious, but it isn’t magic. It’s not reserved for artists, designers, or people who “think outside the box.” In fact, many job interviews now explicitly ask candidates to demonstrate creative problem-solving. Yet most people struggle to define what creativity actually looks like in practice, or how to develop it when they’re stuck. At its core, creative thinking is the ability to take … Continue reading Creative Thinking Is a Skill You Can Train.

Might Insomnia Be Your Most Productive Asset?

Might Insomnia Be Your Most Productive Asset?

Ever wonder why creativity spikes when the world goes quiet? From Kafka to Van Gogh, history’s greatest innovators were night owls. Science suggests that reduced daytime distractions and a quieter prefrontal cortex allow for deeper, freer associations. Continue reading Might Insomnia Be Your Most Productive Asset?

How Acute Stress Impacts Your Heart Health

How Acute Stress Impacts Your Heart Health

Did you know stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it physically changes your blood?
New research reveals that acute psychological stress triggers a rapid surge in free radicals, transforming the structure of blood clots to make them larger and denser.
While a stressful day won’t instantly cause a heart attack, these findings highlight the real physiological toll of anxiety and open new doors for cardiovascular prevention. Continue reading How Acute Stress Impacts Your Heart Health

Listening to the Heart: The Story Behind Lau Suna

Listening to the Heart: The Story Behind Lau Suna

What happens when we stop listening to the noise around us and start listening to the quieter voice within? A song from the mountains of Nepal led me into a reflection on listening, courage, intuition, and the unknown. Continue reading Listening to the Heart: The Story Behind Lau Suna

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