This post contains what must be thoroughly understood down to our bones, and yet, it slips by us because it is so straightforward and easily missed, since, it is simple to understand but not esoteric enough for us to play very close attention to.
Epictetus is not someone to dismiss because his language is not as elegant as Marcus Aurelius. He is calling to us — Now — and his message has arrived traveling 1,880 years to get here — now.
I did not feel the full gravity of it’s meaning and power at first and up to the 20th time I read it….but from time to time other writer’s parse what Epictetus is pointing out directly to us and by memorizing key passages that open up a portal of direct transmission to the message a new understanding dawns and what is revealed to us is — that we are “veiled” in various ways that we don’t see, therefore, the power in the words used in the writing and — the words do not — crack us open enough to actually “grok” the full power of it’s meaning — as an integral part of — our being.
Very well said Melville. It’s not until we read his teachings a couple times to internalize the philosophy that we can appreciate the overall message of what he’s telling us. Careful reading and practice are what make for solid artful living.
Complicated ideas for my blonde brain. Uggg. It's 4th of July, party time. Fireworks if joy, happiness and freedom 4 everyone sounds way more fun. 💃💃💃Cha Cha Cha, Tango time 🌹👠🌹👠🌹👠🌹
Politics and this I phone is killing me. I have not done what I truly love In a few weeks, and that is painting and wood carving. At least it feels calming to go back to reading stoicism for a change.
There seems to be a quiet place that goes beyond making art. Yet these diversions are deplorable,
Intentional stress should not be applied with malice but rather as a means to encourage growth and help individuals understand their meaning and purpose in life. The Stoic community stands together in support of one another, offering forgiveness and gratitude for the strength to empathize with others' difficulties. This is a purpose I share with the community, and I truly admire it in others here. Thank you.
This post contains what must be thoroughly understood down to our bones, and yet, it slips by us because it is so straightforward and easily missed, since, it is simple to understand but not esoteric enough for us to play very close attention to.
Epictetus is not someone to dismiss because his language is not as elegant as Marcus Aurelius. He is calling to us — Now — and his message has arrived traveling 1,880 years to get here — now.
I did not feel the full gravity of it’s meaning and power at first and up to the 20th time I read it….but from time to time other writer’s parse what Epictetus is pointing out directly to us and by memorizing key passages that open up a portal of direct transmission to the message a new understanding dawns and what is revealed to us is — that we are “veiled” in various ways that we don’t see, therefore, the power in the words used in the writing and — the words do not — crack us open enough to actually “grok” the full power of it’s meaning — as an integral part of — our being.
Very well said Melville. It’s not until we read his teachings a couple times to internalize the philosophy that we can appreciate the overall message of what he’s telling us. Careful reading and practice are what make for solid artful living.
Yes I need to read this many times
Very well said I have the utmost respect for this article it truly hits home for me
Complicated ideas for my blonde brain. Uggg. It's 4th of July, party time. Fireworks if joy, happiness and freedom 4 everyone sounds way more fun. 💃💃💃Cha Cha Cha, Tango time 🌹👠🌹👠🌹👠🌹
Thank you. This is worth reading & rereading!!!
Way too much procrastination i strayed from my routine to get a different perception at things I were doing. And it’s hard to get started beck again.
Seems like it’s better for me to change systems I have before making major changes.
Hope this was not to much off subject.
Wow a great reminder to stay grounded
Politics and this I phone is killing me. I have not done what I truly love In a few weeks, and that is painting and wood carving. At least it feels calming to go back to reading stoicism for a change.
There seems to be a quiet place that goes beyond making art. Yet these diversions are deplorable,
Intentional stress should not be applied with malice but rather as a means to encourage growth and help individuals understand their meaning and purpose in life. The Stoic community stands together in support of one another, offering forgiveness and gratitude for the strength to empathize with others' difficulties. This is a purpose I share with the community, and I truly admire it in others here. Thank you.
So true. ❤️
Thank you for reading Paolo!
Freedom comes from realising that everything we think and do is deterministic
That makes sense. I feel like I need to go about my art and other things in a different way. Reincarnation is sometimes painful.