Anxious but Awake: Why Kierkegaard Saw Anxiety as a Gift
Most of us see anxiety as something to avoid — a problem to fix, or at the very least, manage. It’s the uneasy flutter in your chest before a big […]
Why You Can’t Find Yourself in a Quiz: Kierkegaard on Identity Beyond Labels
We’ve all done it. The online personality quiz. The “Which classic novel are you?” test. The four letters of your Myers-Briggs. The Enneagram number. The astrology chart that tells you […]
Suffering with Purpose: Kierkegaard and the Redemptive Power of Pain
Pain is often something we want to avoid at all costs. We dull it, distract from it, scroll past it, or push it down. In a culture that idolises ease, […]
The Absurdity of Branding the Self: Kierkegaard on Personal Marketing
Scroll through LinkedIn or Instagram these days, and it’s easy to feel like everyone’s turned into a brand.Every bio is polished. Every post is curated. We’re told to be “authentic” […]
Authenticity in the Age of AI: Would Kierkegaard Use ChatGPT?
We live in an age where artificial intelligence can write essays, compose music, and even hold a conversation. ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude — they’re fast becoming part of everyday life. […]
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 […]
Beyond Diagnosis: Kierkegaard on the Soul in the Age of Mental Labels
In recent years, conversations around mental health have become more open — and rightly so. We’re finally recognising the importance of caring for the mind, just as we care for […]
How to Choose When Nothing Feels Certain: Kierkegaard’s Moral Compass for a Confusing World
We live in a time of endless options.Endless opinions. Endless grey areas. Endless “what ifs.”And with all that freedom comes something unexpected: paralysis. How do you make the right decision […]
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 […]