Let's address the glaring evils unfolding in the world at present, alongside the bewildering denial exhibited by many. It's imperative to confront these issues head-on. Plus my usual therapy-like style rambles...
Not sure about the "enemy" because there are no enemies in the kingdom of heaven. God does not have enemies. How could he? He is the constructor of everything and of every concept. He is above enemies. To have enemies is to be finite and limite
Where were we? It's been a minute since we talked...well since I talked 😊 But either way let's get through these rules so we can move on to a different philosophy. Optimally one with less than double-digit rules / principles 😆
Can you believe 5 more episodes and then complete the 50 rules of stoicism? Next time I might pick a much shorter list...nothing over 10 for sure. Sorry for the super bad sound quality 😞
“No one can hurt you without your consent.” In the words of Gandhi, “They cannot take away our self-respect if we do not give it to them.” It is our willing permission, our consent to what happens to us, that hurts us far more”― Stephen R. Co
Define better here...better does not just mean successful the way society defined it but better could be somebody who can teach you something that you have lost.
Oh boy. What an awesome rule....Sort of goes well with this gem:"He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature" -Socrates
https://dailystoic.com/journaling/"All journalers—just to name a few. It was, for them and so many others, as Foucault said, a “weapon for spiritual combat.” A way to practice their principles, be creative and purge the mind of agitation. " R
Listen to the add-on part at the end of the episode. Sharing a piece of understanding about misery, pain and loneliness and why you should welcome them 🙃