Even though a positive mindset is generally more preferable than a negative one, there’s also a dark side to the whole ‘positivity culture’ we see nowadays.
PHILOSOPHY: “The Shadow of Toxic Positivity” / Einzelgänger / MUST WATCH! ☮
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Category Archives: Ethics
PHILOSOPHY: “Four Examples Of Shadow Behavior” / Einzelgänger ☮
PHILOSOPHY: “How to not Give a F***: Stoic Exercises for Inner Peace” / Einzelgänger ☮
How to care less about what other people think about you?
ABRAHAMIC CHURCHES: “One-fifth of All Dutch Churches Are Now Secular Buildings” ☮
At least one-fifth of the Netherlands’ 6,900 church buildings have been converted for secular use, a national Dutch newspaper reports ― and hundreds more are expected to follow suit in the coming years.
About 25% of Dutch churches built between 1800 and 1970 are now being used for nonreligious purposes, including as apartment complexes, offices and cultural centers, according to an investigation published by the Trouw in June. Around 20% of Dutch churches built before 1800 have also been redesigned, most often finding new life as community centers, museums or theaters.
PHILOSOPHY: “Nostalgia – Why Do We Mourn the Past?” / Einzelgänger ☮
Can we see nostalgia as an enjoyable indulgence in the past or is it actually a form of suffering and, thus, harmful?
CIVIL RIGHTS: “NYPD Apologizes for its Role in Stonewall Riots” / Newsy ☮
NYPD commissioner James O’Neill said the actions taken by the department at the time were “wrong — plain and simple.”
PHILOSOPHY: “The Power of Walking Away” / Einzelgänger ☮
Why walking away is a powerful method to regain sovereignty over your life.
