“Begin the morning by saying to yourself, I shall meet with the busybody, the ungrateful, arrogant, deceitful, envious, unsocial. All these things happen to them by reason of their ignorance of what is good and evil. … I can neither be injured by any of them, for no one can fix on me what is ugly, nor can I be angry with my kinsman, nor hate him.” -Marcus Aurelius
Category Archives: discussion
Self Discipline in a Consumer Culture
In a world of empty consumerism, self discipline may give your life meaning beyond consumption.
Respect vs Censorship
When morals no longer exist, people cling to government and censorship for solutions.
Simplicity: Then and Now
“Manifest plainness,
Embrace simplicity.
Put others first.
Desire little.”
-Lao Tzu
“This Too Shall Pass!” Living With Impermanence Through Hard Times.
“Thus strong wind does not last all morning.
Sudden rain does not last all day.
Even Heaven and Earth cannot make it last” -Tao Te Ching Chapter 23
Actions, Habits, and Character Today
In today’s world, actions, not beliefs are what moves people forward.
Focus in a Distracted World
With so many options in entertainment to choose from, how can one stay focused on their goals and desires? Learn how here.
Acceptance, Gratitude, and Ego in the Modern World
The world is changing whether we like it or not. While we cannot change the world, we can change our response to those changes.
A “Tolerant” Society: Acceptance and Boundaries
Is unlimited tolerance a Good thing? Does it often go too far?
Cultural Appropriation: Disrespect or Limitation?
Cultural Appropriation: Is it a term used to defend another culture from mockery or a mechanism used to control freedom of expression?
