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Beauty

A collection of 13 issues

Entropy, Enlightenment, and the Eternal Symphony of Symmetry

What if God is a state of perfect symmetry in the zeroth state of entropy, where chaos and order converge? What if creation, destruction, purpose, and enlightenment reflect our quest to align with this ultimate equilibrium?

The Paradox of Perfection

Our paradoxical pursuit of perfection often blinds us to the beauty of imperfection. Let's explores humanity’s obsession with flawlessness, its ethical and psychological dimensions, and how embracing imperfection can lead to authenticity, innovation, and a deeper appreciation of life’s transience..

The Absurdity of Beauty Standards : Chasing an Ever-Changing Ideal

As I reflect on the constructs of beauty — those transient ideals that have captivated humanity across epochs — I find myself entrenched in a paradox. Beauty, that ethereal and seemingly universal concept, feels both intimate and alien. It permeates every corner of our lives, from art and literature to the algorithms

The Heart of the World is Broken : A Reflection on Fractured Wholeness

As I sit with this thought — that the heart of the world is broken — I wonder if such a statement is too grandiose, too metaphorical, or too visceral to grapple with. And yet, the more I contemplate it, the more I feel its undeniable truth. Is it not evident in

The Valley Beyond : Liquid Reflections

In a realm beyond the tangible, nestled between the breaths of sighs and the pauses of heartbeats, there existed a mystical place known as the Valley of Whispers. It was here, in this ethereal sanctuary, that the Tears gathered — a congregation of liquid emotions, each one a crystalline embodiment of

Breath of Release : The Final Exhale

It’s strange how the final breath feels both foreign and familiar, like an old friend I’ve avoided but always knew would come. The air is thinner now, each inhale a negotiation with time, and with every exhale, I feel the world loosening its grip. Or is it me

Asymmetry in Value Creation and Nihilism : A Philosophical Intersection (part 2)

Nihilism, particularly in its existential form, is the belief that life lacks inherent meaning, purpose, or value. This worldview emphasizes that the structures and beliefs humans create to make sense of the world — moral systems, societal hierarchies, or personal achievements — are ultimately meaningless in the face of an indifferent universe.

Value Creation is Not Symmetric : Life, Relationships, and Organizations

Humans are inherently driven to seek value, create meaning, and leave a lasting impact. This urge to create value is deeply embedded in our psychology, touching on our need for survival, social connection, identity, purpose, and legacy. Value creation — the process of generating meaningful outcomes, benefits, or impact — is often

The Beauty of Trust : The Unseen Fabric of Humanity, Society, and the Cosmos

There’s a moment in everyone’s life when trust breaks, shattering something within us so deep that it’s hard to breathe. The rawness of betrayal, the suffocating feeling of being let down — it stings. Yet, even in this heart-wrenching space, trust somehow clings to the edges of our

On Being and Becoming

The notions of “being” and “becoming” represent two of the most profound philosophical questions concerning existence. They stretch across disciplines, from metaphysics to physics, from psychology to biology, offering deep insights into the nature of reality. In this essay I attempt to explore these concepts, drawing from ancient philosophical traditions,