Ben Thomas·Jan 21, 2025Why You Can’t Find Joy In AnythingSorrow, I filled the tub with rusty wine and drowned our children in it. There are so many gods —
Ben Thomas·Jan 20, 2025The Luigi Mangione Effect“A reminder: the US has the #1 most expensive healthcare system in the world, yet we rank roughly #42 in life expectancy.”
Ben Thomas·Jan 20, 2025You Can’t Hate Yourself Into Loving YourselfThe Nadroga region of the Fiji Islands is a sparsely populated rural area deeply rooted in communal living and close-knit social ties. This…
Ben Thomas·Jan 19, 2025Why Your Potential Terrifies You“As we advance in the spiritual life and in the practice of systematic self-examination we are often surprised by the discovery of vast…
Ben Thomas·Jan 18, 2025Donald Trump & Manufacturing ChaosWhile the 2016 election may be seen by some as an error or fault of an outdated electoral system, Trump’s reelection revealed something far…A response icon1A response icon1
Ben Thomas·Jan 18, 2025You’re Brain Is Lying To You About Who You AreDo you trust what your brain is telling you about yourself?
Ben Thomas·Jan 17, 2025If you’re not creating, you’re dyingThis has been a pretty hard year. Finances. Family in the hospital. Starting school again. And all the other ups and downs that come with…
Ben Thomas·Nov 26, 2024The Internet Is Our Collective UnconsciousI remember one of the first times I found reddit. It felt like a secret world where everyone could anonymously share their best tips…
Ben Thomas·Nov 24, 2024Consumerism Fuels DoomerismHave you ever bought something purely out of boredom? Maybe you were stressed or felt kinda down. Nothing wrong with an innocent reward…
Ben Thomas·Nov 24, 2024Your Family Might Be Making Your Mental Health WorseFor some, the holiday visit with ones family is a source of warmth and comfort after a hectic year. But for many others, such a period of…
