There are classic comic strips like Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes. Comic books have introduced cultural icons like Superman and Spider-Man. Do you prefer one format over the other?
Share why if you wish.
Asking — and answering — life's interesting questions
There are classic comic strips like Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes. Comic books have introduced cultural icons like Superman and Spider-Man. Do you prefer one format over the other?
Share why if you wish.
Some movies are bad, and some are epically bad. Which movie have you seen that made you think, “How did this ever get made?” Do you think the movie makers set out to make a bad film?
Share why if you wish.
Have you considered what people, places, and things in your life are things you need? What in your current existence could you not do without?
The world is an ever increasingly complicated place. There is more to see, do, and learn than at any other point in history. There is fierce competition for our attention, and endless stream of TV shows or movies to watch, books to read, podcasts and music to listen to, social media feeds to catch up on, video games to play, sporting events and concerts to attend, and on and on and on.
Our brains did not evolve to process today’s level of information. Under current circumstances, they do a remarkable job adapting to our sometimes chaotic environment.
But with all that noise, it can be tempting to dream about returning to a simpler time. Imagine, for a moment, you strip away one distraction after another. You remove one source of stress and anxiety, and then a second, a third, and so on. All unnecessary things fall away.
In this thought experiment, if you could manage to get rid of all the things you don’t need, what would remain? In your opinion, what is fundamental to a fulfilling, meaningful life for you? What can’t you imagine doing without, even for a short period of time?
Related questions: How do you determine what matters? What material possession means the most to you? What are your favorite hobbies? Are we too busy? What are you willing to sacrifice?
Do you find it comfortable to sleep on your side? Or are you a back sleeper? Or perhaps in some other position?
Share why if you wish.
Do you know the origin of your name? Perhaps it is a legacy family name, or a favorite celebrity? Does it have a special meaning?
Share why if you wish.