Nothing you love is lost. Not really. Things, people—they always go away, sooner or later. You can’t hold them, any more than you can hold moonlight. But if they’ve touched you, if they’re inside you, then they’re still yours. The … Continue reading
Q: You are clearly knowledgeable at both Psychology, and Philosophy. . In your view, can a good philosophy prevent a bad psychology? Is a rational philosophy (e.g. Ayn Rand’s, The Fountainhead) enough for living a happy life, more so than … Continue reading
“You become what you give your attention to.” — Epictetus Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on topics … Continue reading
“We are all alone, born alone, die alone, and—in spite of True Romance magazines—we shall all someday look back on our lives and see that, in spite of our company, we were alone the whole way. I do not say … Continue reading
“The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence; the past is a place of learning, not a place of living.” — Roy T. Bennett, “The Light in the Heart” Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search … Continue reading
“Believe what you see, not what you’re told.” — Elon Musk Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Charleston SC). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. Hurd on … Continue reading
“The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see.” — Alexandra K. Trenfor Yes, indeed. In other words: The precise opposite of what teachers do today. More than ever, today’s … Continue reading
The difference between disagreement and attack: With disagreement, you restate the conclusion of your opponent, the facts he referred to, his reasoning — and then your objection to his facts and/or his reasoning. OR you explain why you think his … Continue reading
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” Viktor E. Frankl (1905-1997) Austrian psychiatrist, Holocaust survivor … Continue reading
“I can do almost anything I want if I want to do it badly enough.” “Such confidence!” “I’m not trying to brag — the same thing’s true of most people. They just don’t want to put forth the effort, that’s … Continue reading
About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday. What’s to blame? You guessed it: Guns. That’s what they’re saying. So if guns are outlawed tomorrow, … Continue reading
A common mistake people make when trying to motivate themselves: They say or think things like, “I have to learn HOW to motivate myself.” Or, “I have to learn HOW to stop drinking, or eat healthier.” Or, “I have to … Continue reading