My Philosophy

I don’t believe in following the crowd. I never really have. This page is for anyone who questions what they’re told and believes there’s value in clarity over conformity.

Why I Question Everything

Much of what I write comes from a deep-rooted belief that we should question what we’re taught—whether it’s about society, religion, gender, or history.

I don’t mean this in a rebellious way for its own sake, but in the ancient, constructive sense of Cynicism:

Live simply, question deeply, and seek truth through experience—not social expectation.

Equality Without Distinction

I coined this phrase as a rejection of labels. Whether in mental health, history, or daily life, society loves to divide us—by gender, race, class, belief.

This philosophy asks:

What if we stopped defining people by category and started valuing them by contribution?

What Equality Means to Me

I’ve seen this play out across life:

  • Workplaces where age or status dictated pay

  • Histories where women’s voices were erased

I chose not to accept it—not out of defiance, but because it never made sense to me.

Equality means not assuming difference until proven otherwise.

Cynicism as Fire, Stoicism as Framework

I’m often called “cynical”—but I use the original meaning:

Live simply. Question what you’re told. Reject pretence. Speak truth, even if it’s uncomfortable.

These aren’t acts of rebellion—they’re choices grounded in clarity.

Where Cynicism is fire, Stoicism is the framework. It helps me manage uncertainty and mental health challenges:

  • Focus on what I can control

  • Accept what I cannot

  • Act with reason and compassion

Even modern therapy borrows from this approach.

On Faith and the Unknown

I don’t follow structured religion—but I respect those who do.

I was fortunate to grow up in a place where faith wasn’t forced. That gave me space to observe belief systems and see their shared values.

What troubles me is not faith—it’s dogma: the idea that only one way is right.

Just because I question something doesn’t mean I reject it.
Just because I haven’t experienced something doesn’t mean it isn’t real.

Why My Name Is Small on the Cover

I don’t believe in making myself the centre of the story. That’s why my name is small on the cover of History Waits to Be Heard.

This isn’t about me. It’s about the message:

Encouraging people to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and rethink the labels we place on others—and ourselves.

A Final Thought

If this page helps even one person feel less alone in how they think—or more confident in questioning the world—it’s done its job.

I plan to write a full book on this philosophy one day. For now, I offer this as an introduction.

If it resonates with you, I’m glad you’re here.