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Today Is off Due to Catching a Cold (And Talking About a Guitar)
I caught a cold yesterday. I have a slight fever and diarrhea, although I am feeling better today. Since I want to rest, I will take a day off today. By the way, several days ago, I found an interesting item in my room. It is my brother’s acoustic guitar! I also got permission from…
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My Impressions After Living With My Parents for a Month
Last month, I started to live with my parents at their house. Since more than a month has passed, let’s talk about my current impressions. Emptying my mind: what I wanted the most Living with others is not bad! Although I mentioned it in an earlier article, I can live and relax. The most comfortable…
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Rationality Makes Us Spiritual: An Interesting Fact That Looks Contradictory
Recently, I have had a strange feeling: the more rational I become, the more spiritual I come to live. Then, I realized that being rational is the ideal, balanced state for spiritual people. Let’s talk about it. Mysterious, traditional spiritual teachings Sometimes, we want to know the essence of spiritual teachings. They are often mysterious…
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Describing Our Mental System as a Computer: When to Stop Thinking
In an earlier article (this article), I explained that we don’t have to understand the subconscious to solve mental problems. Instead, we can judge rationally based on the information that the subconscious provided. That dramatically reduces our inner burden. To make it easier to understand, let’s see our mental system with an example of a…
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Why Pursuing the Meaning of Life Is Pointless: Describing It in Different Words
Recently, I have finally been freed from pursuing the meaning of life. Although I talked about this topic several times in the past, I will explain it today from the perspective of stress. Why do we want meaning? Sometimes, we want to know the reason for our behaviors. There are times when an inexplicable motivation…
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A Sewing Diary: Now I Am Sewing a Simple Bag for Fun
Since I have explained rationality and want a short break, let’s talk about another topic. Today, I will introduce my sewing activity as a hobby. Why I started sewing Last month, I started to live at my parents’ house. After my graduation from university, I had been distant from them for a long time, but…