I’m a fan of Stoicism, for all that I’m still a baby stoic and thus don’t have an expert opinion. But when has a lack of knowledge stopped anyone from pontificating? I’m still a beginner, just wading into the waters, picking up bits of the philosophy here and there and incorporating it in much the same fashion. My theme for 2020 – be a good … Continue reading The Seven Functions of the Mind.
Thursday nights I watch Grey’s Anatomy; I’ve done so nearly every Thursday for the past fifteen years. I recently came to the conclusion that I don’t enjoy it as much as I used to. But I was in a mood and didn’t want to do anything but sit on the couch and watch television and it was Thursday, so what are you going to do? … Continue reading A few thoughts on pain voyeurism.
I don’t spend much time thinking about the quality of the relationship I have with myself. I’m just there. I don’t think I’m uncommon. We’re not taught to spend time on the relationship we have with ourselves, to analyze and improve it. Which is strange when you consider its duration. Too many of us are not our own best friends. We treat ourselves poorly at … Continue reading Serious thoughts about your relationship with yourself.
Perspective is a good thing. It can facilitate conversations. It can help stave off arguments and keep anger in check. It encourages understanding. Perspective gives insight. But sometimes, having perspective can be problematic. Understanding the other person’s point of view can sometimes impede the drawing of necessary lines. You “get” them. You understand their feelings so you don’t stand for yourself or push disagreement; you … Continue reading Cursed with perspective.
From Famine to Feast 