Every virtue is difficult in its own way. One that is often overlooked is kindness/justice. It seems easy enough; just treat everyone fairly and be nice, right? But when you think you do that, do you really? Do you put the best interest of your family, community and the common humanity before all else? Do [...]
Category: Philosophy
No matter how hard you try
Remember that all must end one day. Your worry does not hold planes in the air and it does not keep your loved ones from getting sick, it does not change the economic realities for better job-security, no matter how hard you try. No matter what amount of anxious energy you put in to it, or how tight [...]
Stoic Week 2017
Soon it's Stoic Week! (by http://modernstoicism.com) This year's theme is "Self-Renewal: A Journey into Stoicism". "Stoic Week consists of seven chapters, one for each day of the week. It gives you an opportunity to join thousands of other participants around the world as they learn to apply Stoic concepts and techniques in their daily lives. " [...]
How to deal with shit
When in trouble and not sure what to do, consult this list. “When you're in a Slump,you're not in for much fun.Un-slumping yourselfis not easily done.”― Dr. Seuss To avoid falling into a slump or to get out of one, you need to know how to deal with shit. [...]
Enchiridion by Epictetus, chapter 4 – Keeping your cool while bathing
Know what you are getting in to Chapter 4 by Enchiridion is all about knowing what you get in to and being ready for what it is. "When going about any action, keep in mind what the nature of that action is” Know what kind of thing it is. As in “I am going to [...]
Why not love _this_ life?
Is this you? Are you always searching for a new thing? Is there a new book/system out that will supercharge your life, make you become more this or less that? Is there a new idea that will give an explosive start to your journey to lasting happiness? When faced with a choice to either do [...]
Enchiridion by Epictetus, chapter 3 – Your favorite cup may break
With regard to whatever objects give you delight, are useful, or are deeply loved, remember to tell yourself of what general nature they are, beginning from the most insignificant things. If, for example, you are fond of a specific ceramic cup, remind yourself that it is only ceramic cups in general of which you are [...]
Contemplate the Cosmos and the Time
Sometimes you may want to contemplate the cosmos and your place within it. If nothing else, it does put your worries in perspective. Here are some ideas to get it going. PALE BLUE DOT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wupToqz1e2g VASTNESS OF SPACE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeFID9SeWj4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17jymDn0W6U VASTNESS OF TIME http://waitbutwhy.com/2013/08/putting-time-in-perspective.html http://www.sciencechannel.com/video-topics/space-videos/time-vastness-of-time/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn9989-timeline-human-evolution/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln8UwPd1z20 HUBBLE IMAGES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efk3fm1B0zc
How (not) to deal with annoyance
Goes without saying but I still say: inevitably you will get annoyed and angry. As much I'd love you to have your way, the things are not going to always work for you. People have different preferences, goals and desires. Their habits and communication styles vary. Some are sensitive, others need things to be told loud [...]
Worry
A script on how to deal with worry Notice that you are worrying. Ask: "Is this worry justified? What is the threat? Is the threat real? Am I seeing it objectively?" NOT JUSTIFIED Let the worry go. JUSTIFIED Ask: "Is there an aspect of the thing I am worrying about that is under my control?" [...]
Fate Permitting 