Martin Buber was an Israeli philosopher who made an interesting point in his study of existentialism. Martin underlies in his “I vs Thou” argument that there are only two ways of being in the world: we can be in the world seeing others as people or seeing others as objects. If your heart is at war…
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Another Perspective On: “I Think Therefore I Am”
“I think therefore I am.” This iconic individualistic statement originated from René Descartes is likely familiar to you. However, it might be inherently false. Let’s look at an alternative perspectives provided by Martin Heidegger. As context, Martin was a philosopher. Martin makes the point that Descartes was fundamentally only able to formulate the thought “I…
Procuring Peace
Think back to your last argument, did you see people or objections? When my heart is at war it’s incredibly difficult for me to evaluate the situation clearly, much less identify a solution to the problem. When my heart is at peace, when I see the real person in front of me, these challenges dissolve….
Unconventional Gifts
Being vulnerable with thoughts, concerns, emotions. Learning something new. Rejoicing in a shared interest or victory. Being convicted by truth. Photo by Tanner Boriack on Unsplash.
Home Buying 101
You’ve likely heard it said that buying a home is an investment. But when you consider an investment, def: the action or process of investing money for profit or material result, you may realize that few homes provide a significant return to the owner. Instead, more commonly a home serves as a black hole for…
