Socrates: The Philosopher Who Asked Why

Socrates's ideas were so challenging in his own time that he was put to death./nToday, many centuries later, Socrates's call to constantly question ourselves and our motivations can still cause lots of discomfort./nBut as tomorrow so eloquently put it before, it really is better to know that we don't know. So next time you're feeling a negative emotion, a flash of anger or a sense of arousal or a twinge of sadness, take some time to intentionally examine the reasons you might be feeling that way./nLook carefully at the steps you can take to address those emotions./nAnd if you're planning to do something that you think will make you happy, why not channel your inner Socrates and ask if the path you're planning to follow is really right for you. Does it fit with what the science says truly makes for a happier life? Or are you being fooled by the lies of your mind yet again?