Still here? Great! You’re likely seeking more than quick answers or fleeting inspiration.
I invite you to linger for a while. Wander through these pages, take in the stories and questions shared, and—when you’re ready—join in with your own reflections.
In a world full of noise and rigid blueprints, isn’t it refreshing to find a place that knows the source for happiness is not the destination but the richness and value of the journey.
Here, you won’t find one formula or dogma. Instead, you’ll encounter my approach: to listen deeply, absorb what resonates, and leave the rest.
This site is an invitation to share the discoveries of a curious mind. You’ll find the doubts, and growing pains that have shaped me—tools and ideas that proved worthwhile, questions that keep me up at night, stories that challenge and uplift.
My background includes years spent in traditional learning environments, gathering insights and accolades, yet the most important lessons often happened outside the classroom, in moments of uncertainty, change, or wonder.
Whether through lively comment threads, thoughtful emails, or silent contemplation, all of our voices matter. Let’s build a resource for posterity where exploration never stops.
Through blog posts and dedicated topic pages, we are diving into themes like meaning, fulfillment, morality, ethics, happiness and the subtle power of choice. These are questions without easy answers, and I don’t expect agreement—only honest exchange.
There will be opportunities to connect whether by sharing your story, reaching out via contact, or collaborating on new projects. This dialogue is at the heart of our site’s purpose.
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If any idea or resource here enriches your journey, I’m grateful. If you disagree or see things differently, I welcome that too.
Let’s build a dialogue where exploration is encouraged, growth is celebrated, and generosity—of spirit and knowledge—finds room to flourish.
The Greek word for happiness is “Eudaimonia”. In its translation we find it also refers to: fulfilment, living a good (moral) life, human flourishing, and moral or spiritual success. You will find here many of the results of my search for the path to a happy life.
The ancient Greek philosophers were pretty much obsessed with the idea of a good life. I find an appeal to the ancient philosophers especially through the positive psychology movement. Research has shown that one of the greatest sources of happiness is “flow”, or the experience we get when doing something challenging that we are good at, whatever that may be; it could be writing, playing music, teaching, cooking, or just talking with friends.
I found that creating art and writing get me in touch with a part of me that only appears when I’m creating. I compare it to an umpire in baseball brushing off the dirt from home plate. The creative energy and drive exist in me but can be accessed much better if I’m creating.
I call it getting in the flow of the river of the Universe. sweeping away the stuff that covers up that part of me.
As you move through these pages, you’ll find stories, tools, and reflections that shaped my path. I invite you to share your own discoveries, doubts, and triumphs. We can find new ways to grow, reflect, and enrich each other’s journey. Thank you for stopping in and giving yourself permission to reflect and grow.
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The journey is better with fellow travelers, and I’m honored to walk alongside you for a while.
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ETHICS
The ancient Greek philosophers taught that true happiness and flourishing come from living an ethical, virtuous life dedicated to personal excellence, wisdom, and harmony. Their ideas shape much of modern positive psychology and continue to inspire those seeking purpose and fulfillment.
The Ethics of the Good Life
Ancient philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle believed virtuous living was the key to genuine happiness—what they called eudaimonia or flourishing. Instead of focusing on material gain or fleeting pleasures, they argued that a fulfilling life is built on inner harmony, personal growth, and doing good.
Socrates: Virtue and Self-Examination
Socrates taught that “the unexamined life is not worth living” and that happiness comes from developing virtues like wisdom, courage, moderation, and justice. He believed that true happiness cannot be found in external possessions but results from the health and harmony of the soul—achieved by practicing self-examination and striving to do what is right.
Socrates saw the pursuit of virtue as inseparable from the pursuit of happiness
Engaging in thoughtful dialogue and constant questioning refines our understanding of goodness and helps us live well.
Plato: Harmony and the Soul
For Plato, happiness is a lasting state of inner harmony maintained through the cultivation of virtues guided by reason. He described the soul as having three parts—rational, spirited, and appetitive—and believed that happiness arises when reason governs, resulting in balance and justice.
Wisdom and philosophical contemplation help individuals understand their true nature and make decisions that support their inner peace.
Justice is both a personal and societal virtue: a just person (and a just society) is structured harmoniously, allowing happiness to flourish.
Aristotle: Flourishing Through Virtue
Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonia is central to his ethics. He believed happiness is not a fleeting feeling but a lifelong activity: doing and living well through the practice of virtue.
Human beings achieve their highest good by fulfilling their unique potential through rational activity in accordance with virtue.
Virtues like courage, wisdom, moderation, and kindness are developed by habit and wise choices, making happiness a result of continual growth and effort.
Lasting happiness is only attainable through a “complete life”—active engagement, reflection, and excellence over time.