Kate Young

Intellectual loneliness isn't about wanting deep talks. It's about realizing how few people can tolerate complexity. It's noticing how quickly people rush to have an answer, not to understand but to feel right.

Focus too on the sentiments these stories inspire. The simplest way to strengthen a feeling is to savour experiences. So stop idly scrolling through life as if it’s a feed, and learn to focus your attention on the here and now. People who practice mindfulness tend to have a slower experience of time. For instance, when faced with a choice of experi

I know that one day my biggest regret will be not calling my parents often enough and not spending enough quality time with them. So why can't I bring myself to do something about it now and avoid having this regret in the future?