In themselves, things are only things. Rather than being good or bad, they just exist. The judgment comes from ourselves, we determine the worth of our experiences, our lives. This may seem blatantly obvious to some, but it is a powerful insight once taken to heart. Have you missed the bus? Have you come down … Continue reading Blinded by the Past & Fearful for the Future
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Death Is Inevitable - Despair Is Not
On accepting the inevitability of death and the importance of embracing an attitude of gratefulness towards life. Forget all else, Lucilius, and concentrate your thoughts on this one thing: not to fear the name of death. Through long reflection make death one of your close acquaintances, so that, if the situation arises, you are able even … Continue reading Death Is Inevitable - Despair Is Not


