Thoughts on Living

Thoughts on Living by Tony Oreglia explores philosophical and practical aspects of life, including dealing with fear, finding meaning, the role of emotions, and personal growth. It also covers the integration of technology like AI in daily life practices such as journaling, and the impact of these technologies on human experience.

Mortality Meaning of Life Personal Growth Anxiety Management Emotional Intelligence Time Perception Technology and Society Journaling

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How AI Can Enhance Daily Journaling

19 implied HN points • 12 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Journaling Therapy Tech development
  1. Daily introspective journaling offers immense benefits like improved narrative thinking and communication.
  2. Large Language Models (LLMs) can enhance journaling by providing individualized writing prompts and acting as a journaling assistant.
  3. LLMs bring a new dynamic to reviewing past journal entries, automating the process of generating insights and asking specific questions for self-reflection.

Thoughts on Fear of Death

39 implied HN points • 28 Sep 21
  1. Death can be scary due to the suffering and the unknown it brings.
  2. There are people who seem unafraid of death, finding something more desirable than life
  3. Fear of death is natural and instinctual, but finding a greater cause may lead to either good or evil actions.

Channeling Anxiety

39 implied HN points • 17 Sep 21
  1. Preparation can turn anxiety into productive energy
  2. Anxiety can be a sign to focus on important tasks
  3. Use anxiety as a tool to navigate life successfully

Thoughts on Meaning

39 implied HN points • 31 Aug 21
  1. Life is about doing things, growing, and making an impact beyond oneself.
  2. Accomplishments alone don't give life ultimate meaning; religious belief can provide inherent meaning.
  3. Finding meaning can involve rejecting nihilism, believing in inherent importance of humanity, and pursuing objective truth.

Welcome

39 implied HN points • 22 Aug 21
  1. The post is an introduction by Tony Oreglia.
  2. Readers are encouraged to sign up to not miss the first issue.
  3. There's an option to share the post with friends.
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Thoughts on Growth

19 implied HN points • 22 Jan 22
  1. Growth requires taking risks to expand and improve.
  2. Every choice involves some level of risk, leading to potential growth.
  3. To reduce risk in growth, invest in transferable skills, find purpose, and carefully study outcomes.

Thoughts on Emotion

19 implied HN points • 28 Nov 21
  1. Emotion is like the color of one's life, but one chooses what picture to draw.
  2. We can't fully control our emotions, but we can control how we use them.
  3. Emotions can be harnessed for good or misused based on how we think and act.

Thoughts on Time

19 implied HN points • 01 Nov 21
  1. Time can feel fast but slow when 'living in the moment'.
  2. Living as if each day is the last isn't practical; strive for purpose and value longevity.
  3. Equalizing opportunity and balancing reason with innate desires can lead to a meaningful life.

How to Journal

0 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Journaling Self-Improvement Meditation
  1. There are two main types of journaling: introspective and practical.
  2. Introspective journaling focuses on inner thoughts and emotions, while practical journaling is goal-oriented.
  3. Examples of introspective journaling include Daily Morning Pages, while practical journaling involves methods like bullet journaling and goal planning.