In this publication I translate the Moral letters to Lucilius by Seneca into modern English. In letter 45 he discusses the importance of self-awareness in identifying and overcoming our weaknesses, finding joy in the present moment, and living a virtuous life. Dear Lucilius, I am writing to you today to discuss a topic that is … Read more
In this publication I translate the Moral letters to Lucilius by Seneca into modern English. In letter 41 he discusses how to overcome fear of death, by focusing on living a good life, embracing mortality, and understanding that death is a natural part of life. Time is our most valuable commodity In Stoicism, time is … Read more
In this publication I translate the Moral letters to Lucilius by Seneca into modern English. In letter 39 he discusses how the critical study of philosophy brings continual personal improvement. Introduction Philosophy has always been a tool for personal excellence and improvement. In this letter I’ll be discussing the philosophy of personal improvement and how … Read more
Two books I’ve read recently have helped me to clarify my thoughts on where peace and contentment come from in our lives. These are, When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön and Practicing Mind by Thomas Sterner. In this post I’ll explore some of the ideas from these books. They don’t present many new ideas. … Read more