140 sats \ 2 replies \ @Se7enZ OP 20 Feb \ parent \ on: Stoic Book Club: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius #2 - On the River Gran... BooksAndArticles
An insightful, well-written contribution. This type of engagement is exactly what I was hoping for from this little experiment, thank you.
Each rational individual has control over their own mind and are responsible for their own thoughts and actions.
This is true, but for me it's not easy and requires constant dedication. Rationality isn't an achievement, but a practice. Perhaps that's why Marcus sounds like he's hard on himself to me?
And yeah, reading The Allegory of the Cave for the first time in high school was a major awakening in my life.
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108 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 21 Feb
It is very difficult for me as well. It's similar to what I go through when reading about buddhism. The lessons seem simple and obvious, yet impossible to apply in real life without your "constant dedication". I seem to immediately forget what I try to internalize. It's frustrating.
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100 sats \ 0 replies \ @gd 20 Feb
Totally agree! I sometimes find myself stewing or frustrated and it's really difficult to pull myself out— even when reminding myself about these lessons. It's almost like I want to feel that way, even although it's unpleasant!
Really enjoying this series so far, and loving reading your insights
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