Your Job Is Not Everything
Your career should not be the only focus of your life. Maybe it shouldn’t even be the main focus. You’re bigger than that.
Month: July 2023
Ode to Stoic Joy, Seriously
Joy is an overused term. It’s not the same as cheerfulness. What does it really mean?
A Cure for the Self
Philosophy is not just a cure for the self, it’s a recipe for greatness of soul.
Be Patient With the Disadvantaged
React not with scorn to people who aren’t as far along in their spiritual and mental growth, or who lack the tools of self-control. Show them grace and patience instead.
Nothing Else Is Ever Enough
Money, love, success. These things bring fleeting happiness, but in the end they’re never enough. There’s only one thing that brings lasting fulfillment.
Failure to Act
It’s not enough to avoid evil. We need to consciously and intentionally choose to do good.
What Will Be Written on Your Gravestone?
Will they write about your high honors and accomplishments, which don’t really matter anymore? Or will they write something more substantial about you?
No News Is Good News
Just don’t watch it, don’t read it. Unless you can do something to help, there’s really no point, and it does more harm to your soul.
Even Keel, Steady Heart
When good things happen to you, or bad things, respond to both in the same even-handed manner.
You Don’t Have to Do the Right Thing
There’s no hard requirement to do the right thing. The right choice can only be made voluntarily.
