Many of us want to change the world, but how can we achieve that? First of all, it is obvious that we don’t just aim to change the world – the world is already changing, regardless of what we do. The ancient philosophers wisely claimed that the only constant in nature is change. In reality, … Read more
Human Needs There are several fundamental human needs that distinguish humans from all other living beings and on which their mental health depends. Self-awareness gives birth to the need for a sense of one’s own identity. Fromm defines identity as “the core of our personality that is unchanging and lasts throughout our lives, despite changing … Read more
Half a century ago, the philosopher, psychologist, and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm raised a somewhat unusual question in his book “Healthy Society”: Is modern society mentally healthy? Can society, in general, be sick? The question is based on data about the increasing number of mental illnesses in developed societies, the growing number of people succumbing to … Read more
Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger is one of the most significant representatives of Roman Stoicism. He was born in the 1st century BC in Roman Cordoba. From an early age, he showed talent. Under the influence of his teachers, famous stoics and pythagoreans of the time, he acquired a broad education and became a respected … Read more
They challenge the fate of our collective development. Character is not acquired overnight; it is built through years of experience, practice, learning, and self-reflection. It is the internal foundation that determines our actions and reactions in everyday situations. Character is not just a matter of moral values but also of our mental and emotional makeup. … Read more
How to Stop Worrying Worry affects all human beings. It is a form of anxiety caused by constantly recurring thoughts about possible disturbing events in the future. It is an expression of the mind slipping out of control, and its consequences are fatigue, confusion, and an inability to live in the present moment. Nobody wants … Read more
