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In this post, I’ll include everything related to my seven pillars (see also How to Live Guide: Practical ). I’ve done this before in an older blog, but that work is unfortunately lost to me for now. So, I’ll simply begin again...starting from today, at random. 7 pillars Mental and Physical Health Artificial Intelligence Finances and Future Relationships, Friends & Family Improving the World: Nature & Humanity How to Live: Practical & Theoretical (Life Hacks, Philosophy, ...) (see here for practical, for theoretical bacgound check out this  link ) Xplore the World & Knowledge Database (series, movies, anime, books, fun facts, interests,...) 24-8-2025 (sunday, free) Mental and Physical Health Nothing particularly noteworthy today. I cleaned my house a bit, brought more order to my kitchen, and did the laundry. I also prepared my bag for work tomorrow. My eating habits weren’t ideal, I even picked up a pitta and some French fries from the local shop. Artificial Intelli...
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HOW TO LIVE GUIDE: IDEAS & INSIGHTS

Here, I note anything that comes my way which I find interesting and worth pondering. Ideally, most of these ideas will eventually lead to practical implementation (see my How to Live guide: Practical).

Contents

PHILOSPHY

  • Buddhism
    • The Trap of Desire & Purpose
    • Suffering (Dukkha) as a Teacher
    • Compassion for Self and Others
    • Meditation as Liberation (see also how to live guide: practical)
  • Schopenhauer Arthur
    • World as representation
    • World as Will
    • Suffering
    • Escape Routes
  • The Present World
    • not feeling good enough
    • technology can be evil

RANDOM KNOWLEDGE

  • Fuel yourself & inspiration
    • antidotes for restless striving
  • Stress & Friction
    • redefine succes
    • strucure life and build good habits
    • expect dissatisfaction all the time and embrace your limits

Philosophy

This part explores a wide range of philosophical ideas that I find intriguing and worth reflecting on.

Buddhism

  • We are all at the mercy of our own minds, true freedom comes not from escaping pain or chasing desires, but from transforming the mind.
The Trap of Desire & Purpose
  • Much of our unhappiness comes from the endless cycle of wanting, which never truly satiesfies. Happiness is often tied to external "if/when" conditions. 
  • Even when goals are achieved, relief is temporary before the next desire arise. Pursuit gives dopamine-driven excitement, but fulfullment fades quickly. 
  • What people are actually seeking is inner freedom, relief from wanting. You can't outrun your pain, it will reappear until addressed.
  • The "self" and "ego" we defend are mere mental constructs. Real freedom comes from loosening their grip. Non-attachment doesn't mean not caring, it means caring deeply without being enslaved by outcomes.
 Suffering (Dukkha) as a Teacher
  • Suffering comes when we cling to what we can't hold onto. 
  • Everthing changes: emotions, success, pain and relationships. It is the impermanence of all (Anicca).
  • Pain and difficulty aren't enemies but opportunities to grow in wisdom and compassion. We can learn to transform suffering into strength.
Compassion for self and others
  • Genuine compassion isn't pity, it is recognizing interconnectedness.
  • Self-compassion is just as vital as compassion for others, you are part of the whole as is the whole of you.
Meditation as liberation
Jung Carl
Concept of Shadow
  • Personal shadow
    •  hidden and sometimes undesirable traits we repress (both flaws and forgotten strengths)
  • Collective shadow
    • society’s dark side (violence, denial, historical evils such as Nazi Germany) that must be faced.
  • Shadow work
    • integrating these parts through honesty and reflection leads to wholeness.
    • The Goal is not perfection, but balance, bringing light and dark together.
  • read more about here
Schopenhauer Arthur

Most of his ideas do find root in buddhism.

World as Representation
  • What we see is not reality itself, only how our mind represents it.
World as Will
  • Behind appearances is a blind, unconscious force (The Will to Live), restless striving without purpose
Suffering
  • Life is endless desire -> Satisfaction is brief -> Boredom and more striving returns
  • Hence, suffering is the rule, not the exception, we are never really fulfilled

Escape routes:

  1. Minimize pain rather than chase happiness.
  2. Art, music & philosophy give temporary relief by lifting us out of desire.
  3. Asceticism (renouncing excess desires) can weaken the Will’s grip.
The Present World
  • In today's world, people are constantly made to feel "not good enough" and pressured to chase happiness through external achievements or possessions
    • a nice career,family, social media presence, money, status, success,...
  • Technology and phones bombard us with information, worsening stress, insecurity and feelings of lack

RANDOM KNOWLEDGE

FUEL YOURSELF & INSPIRATION

  • Use art, philosophy, books and stories as fuel: When studying or creating see it not just as output, but as therapy—an antidote to restless striving.

STRESS & FRICTION

  • Redefine success: Instead of chasing highs, structure life to reduce unnecessary stress and friction.
  • Seek efficiency not endless more.
  • Expect dissatisfaction, plan around it: New goals won’t make you “arrive". Build habits that keep you steady even after the buzz wears off.
  • Embrace limits: Sleep, health, routine, and pacing your ambitions protect you from burning out in endless will-driven striving.


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