The Despair of Success: Why Achievement Can’t Save the Self
You got the promotion. You bought the house. You reached the goal you’ve been chasing for years. So why does something still feel missing? Many people assume success will eventually […]
Beyond Self-Esteem: Kierkegaard on Worth, Identity, and Eternal Grounding
In today’s culture, self-esteem is often treated as the answer to our deepest struggles. We are encouraged to believe in ourselves, celebrate our achievements, and build confidence through personal success. […]
The Hidden Cost of Self-Reliance: Kierkegaard on Dependence, Pride, and Grace
We admire self-reliance. From an early age, we’re taught to be independent, capable, and strong. “Don’t depend on anyone.” “Handle it yourself.” “Keep going.” In many ways, self-reliance has become […]
The Problem with “Positive Thinking”: Kierkegaard on Truth Before Comfort
What if feeling better isn’t the same as being well? “Stay positive.”“Look on the bright side.”“Everything happens for a reason.” We hear these phrases all the time. And to be […]
The Self as a Relationship: Understanding Kierkegaard’s Most Important Idea
You are not simply a personality, a job title, or a collection of habits. According to Kierkegaard, you are something far more profound. When people talk about identity today, they […]
Kierkegaard vs Cognitive Therapy: Can Faith Reframe Our Thoughts?
Cognitive behavioural therapy — or CBT — has become a go-to approach for dealing with anxiety, depression, and the general overwhelm of modern life. It gives people practical tools: notice […]
Kierkegaard’s Challenge to People-Pleasing: Living for God, Not Applause
We all want to be liked. We want to be seen, understood, praised—even celebrated. And in a culture that rewards visibility, validation, and approval, it’s easy to shape ourselves around […]
Faithful Living in an Unfaithful World: Kierkegaard’s Ethics of the Single Individual
What does it mean to live faithfully when the world around you doesn’t? When values are shifting, truth feels negotiable, and doing “what everyone else does” is the path of […]
The Cost of Avoidance: Kierkegaard on Moral Cowardice in Modern Life
We don’t always make bad decisions.Sometimes, we simply make no decision at all.We stay quiet. Stay safe. Delay. Deflect. Distract ourselves. We tell ourselves, “Now’s not the time,” or “Someone […]
Kierkegaard and the Ethics of Everyday Choices
Reflect on how Kierkegaard’s view of moral responsibility calls us to live with greater intentionality in our daily lives. It’s easy to think ethics belongs in philosophy classrooms, courtroom debates, […]