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The Healthy Humanity of Aaron Bushnell

Humanities in Revolt • 758 implied HN points • 29 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Actualization Human Values Moral responsibility
  1. Humanistic psychology focuses on mental wellness rooted in universal, objective values, not just societal norms.
  2. Mental health involves love, reason, identity, and objectivity, all essential for human flourishing.
  3. Acts of self-sacrifice for a higher cause can be seen as expressions of deep moral convictions and values, rather than mere suicide.

The purpose of art is to play in various obsessions

Public Universal Friend • 19 implied HN points • 01 Sep 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity Mastery Self-Actualization Imagination
  1. Art allows people to explore and express their obsessions, which helps them tap into creativity. Finding something you're really interested in can lead to personal fulfillment.
  2. Boredom is actually important for creativity. Embracing boredom can unlock your imagination and allow you to come up with new ideas.
  3. Staying focused on a specific interest over time is key to developing expertise. This consistency can help you feel more accomplished and balanced in your life.

Why Philosophy Is Not An Option

Weekly Wisdom • 99 implied HN points • 16 Aug 23
📖 Philosophy Ethics Self-reflection Hedonism Existentialism Self-Actualization
  1. Philosophy is not just a rarefied activity - it's about the basis informing our decisions and can be seen as a life operating system.
  2. Our default philosophy often revolves around seeking pleasure and avoiding pain, but self-reflection can help in moving towards more conscious decision-making.
  3. Understanding our hypocricy quotient - the gap between our beliefs and actions - can lead to deeper self-awareness and satisfaction in life.

Freedom, Not Control

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
📖 Philosophy Existentialism Free will Freedom Self-Actualization Spirituality
  1. Freedom is about making choices that lead to a fulfilling life, rather than trying to control everything. Prioritizing sleep and good nutrition helps create that freedom.
  2. True community leaders listen and support people seeking guidance, creating meaningful connections. It's good to reach out to mentors or leaders when you're looking for direction.
  3. Managing health issues takes learning and adaptation, and it's important to verify information rather than just relying on labels. Taking care of ourselves and others is a journey, especially when it comes to health.

Peak Performance Newsletter #9 | Off Week Smörgåsbord

The Leadership Lab • 0 implied HN points • 17 Oct 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Actualization Improvement
  1. Self-actualization involves discovering and integrating different aspects of yourself like awareness, understanding, compassion, and creation.
  2. Instead of focusing on 'improving' yourself which implies brokenness, consider the concept of 'growth' as a more organic and natural way to evolve.
  3. Understanding complexity by unlearning current thinking, creating new intuitions, and recognizing irreducibility can enhance critical thinking skills in a complex world.
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