Life is difficult. We all want to matter, for our existence to have some meaning.
Wanting to Matter
Category: Life
You Can’t Go Back
The past is past. You can’t go back. As L.P. Hartley said, the past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.
Losing our Place
For many people the world is not what it used to be and not what they expect.
Comparing Our Lives
Most of us compare our lives with the visible lives of others, and find our lives lacking. But perhaps we are comparing with the wrong people. This comic was inspired by David Cain’s article in Raptitude.
No Finish Line
We often act as if we think we are racing towards a finish line, after which all our problems will be fixed and life will be perfect.
Beads on a String
We can look at events in our life as if they are beads on the string of our life. This comic was inspired by the book Time Surfing by Paul Loomans.
The Cost of Progress
Perhaps progress is not really progress?
Loss Aversion
Loss aversion powerfully influences how we view the world.
I’m Bored
Being bored is often a sign that we are ignoring our need to change and grow.
Conversations
There are some simple rules for keeping conversations going.
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