Part V The old No Good White Trash Ho was running and looking very nice after the interior update and tightened exhaust manifold bolts. It did have a small problem, the A/C only came out the center vent and some air would leak out the defrost vents. Not an issue when...
To those who enter lightheartedly upon the profession of lecturing Part II
Last Week Meditations How to Be a Stoic How to Think Like a Roman Emperor Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic If you have anger issues, this one is a great tool (h/t mindyourbusiness) This week’s book: Discourses and Selected Writings Disclaimer: I’m not...
How ought we to bear ourselves toward tyrants? A good question as we are surrounded by them at all levels.
I wasn’t feeling Stoic at all for a few days.
I hate thieves, and might have the wrong attitude towards them.
If your natural reaction is cowardice, is being a coward natural and correct?
Does following your own desires lead to contentment?
How can you argue with a stone?
Or someone that has allowed their thinking to petrify?
While any progress is good, true progress has more permanence.
Are we descended from God? If so why are so many of us simple beasts?
How much is your dignity and character worth?
Epictetus giving an introductory level lesson in control.
Looking at retirement and the benefits and drawbacks of old age.
Has Stoicism been debunked?
Letter from Seneca dealing with holding up under adversity.
A letter from Seneca about dealing with the loss of a loved one.
A letter from Seneca dealing with looking forward to death and how to deal with it.
Seneca’s letter about greed and self indulgence.
A letter from Seneca discussing joy and pleasure.
Another letter from Seneca, dealing with fear, death, and the afterlife.
Seneca’s letter about tranquility both external and internal.
Another letter from Seneca, this one concerning a nice villa where a self indulgent man went to die while he was still alive.
Another letter from Seneca, dealing with asthma and death.
Another letter from Seneca, this time dealing with weakness and how philosophy can make you stronger.