SAINT AUGUSTINE

Pity is nihilistic insofar as it allows us to evade reality, by allowing us to feel that we are better than we are and better than those in need. 

The morality of pity drives us to feel pity and to feel good for feeling pity. Having such feelings is worse than feeling nothing. If we feel go...

Not wanting to seem weak, needy, and incompetent or like we’re taking advantage often keeps us from asking for help, but that’s often an overblown fear caused by our tendency to think the worst. Not asking for help, we miss out on potential knowledge and may end up worsening situations.

• When we feel a sense of contentment, our satisfaction influences our overall happiness.
• A simple, minimalistic way of life can help us curb many unwanted desires that cause misery in the future (including financial troubles).
• The contentme...