Now and Forevermore
You are not that special — everything you’re experiencing now has been felt already, by someone who came before you. History has repeated itself many times over, and will do so again, forever.
Month: November 2023
Three Thoughts on Destiny and Acceptance
Epictetus collected three powerful quotes on accepting your destiny and the will of the universe. Adopt them to find a deeper calm inside.
Four Things to Remember
Marcus Aurelius sat down one day and decided that he needed to spell out four things (for himself) to remember. This is that list of key guidelines for his life.
Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged
Is there anything more pointless than judging other people? Philosophy teaches us to spend time improving ourselves, not in the arrogant pursuit of improving others.
The Connection Between Hope and Fear
It’s easy to think of hope as better than fear. But the truth is they both represent living in the future, and desiring things beyond our control.
Nothing Stands Still
No matter how much you might wish for things to remain the same, that’s an exercise in futility. Nothing stands still — life is change.
Choose Your Own Adventure
Events in our life aren’t good or bad — they’re just events. You have a choice on how to respond, and whether to view them in a positive or negative light.
Complaining is Draining
Nobody likes to hear a complainer — so don’t do it. It achieves nothing anyway. Even more important, never complain even to yourself! Fill your thoughts with positivity instead.
The Buck Stops With You
When it comes to things within the power of your choice, the responsibility and accountability lies with you — nobody else.
It’s How You React
Things are going to happen in your life, sometimes bad things. It’s not those things that bring you sadness or stress, actually. It’s how you react — and you have a choice in that.
