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the unseen bars: the internal price of wrongdoing

the unseen bars: the internal price of wrongdoing

“The greatest portion of peace of mind is doing nothing wrong. Those who lack self-control live disoriented and disturbed lives.” – Seneca, Moral Letters, 105.7 The lure of the shortcut, the thrill of the forbidden – these are powerful motivators. Yet, beneath the fleeting highs of wrongdoing lies a hidden punishment,

busy doesn't always mean better

busy doesn't always mean better

“I can’t call a person a hard worker just because I hear they read and write, even if working at it all night. Until I know what a person is working for, I can’t deem them industrious.… I can if the end they work for is their own

meaningful work: the source of lasting joy

meaningful work: the source of lasting joy

focus on making choices that honor your best self

focus on making choices that honor your best self

Powered by RedCircle “Where is Good? In our reasoned choices. Where is Evil? In our reasoned choices. Where is that which is neither Good nor Evil? In the things outside of our own reasoned choice.” – Epictetus, Discourses, 2.16.1 In the ancient Indian epic Ramayana, Vibheeshan, Ravan’s younger

stop caring about what other people think

stop caring about what other people think

“I’m constantly amazed by how easily we love ourselves above all others, yet we put more stock in the opinions of others than in our own estimation of self. . . . How much credence we give to the opinions our peers have of us and how little to our very own!

a heartfelt prayer for cultivating the stoic virtue of courage

a heartfelt prayer for cultivating the stoic virtue of courage

Dear God, Grant me the heart of a lion, that I may face each trial with fortitude. Let not fear cloud my judgment nor doubt cripple my resolve. Instill in me the courage to act justly, even when the path is fraught with adversity. Let me stand tall in the

the stoic who turned pale in a storm

the stoic who turned pale in a storm

In Aulus Gellius' The Attic Nights, there's a fascinating tale about a Stoic philosopher who found himself in a dire situation at sea. This anecdote, to be specific, describes the Stoic doctrine concerning involuntary emotional reactions or “proto-passions” (propatheiai), and thus, paints a vivid picture of human

the stoic mantra to overcome all adversities

the stoic mantra to overcome all adversities

“Let us not wait for other people to come to us and call upon us to do great deeds. Let us instead be the first to summon the rest to the path of honor. Show yourself to be the bravest of all the captains, with more of a right to

the mighty lion: a symbol of courage through the ages

the mighty lion: a symbol of courage through the ages

Throughout history, the lion has held an enduring position as a potent symbol of courage. From the sprawling savannas of ancient Africa to the bustling metropolises of our modern world, the image of this majestic creature evokes profound feelings of bravery, strength, and unwavering determination. Its presence within folklore, mythology,

how the ancient stoics embodied courage

how the ancient stoics embodied courage

The ancient Stoic philosophers believed that living a virtuous life according to reason and nature was the path to true happiness and fulfillment. Of the four cardinal virtues – wisdom, justice, temperance, and courage – they saw courage as particularly important and inspirational. To the Stoics, courage meant having an unwavering strength