Imagine losing your job, your partner of husband or wife leaving you, getting a terminal illness, a burglar breaking in and stealing all your stuff when you’re out, or your
Category: On Providence
The Stoicism of: Mr Bean – Indifference throughout all the ups and downsThe Stoicism of: Mr Bean – Indifference throughout all the ups and downs
This is the time Mr Bean went to the amusement park… If you go through shitty times, or high times, with work, it is possible to maintain the same level
The philosophy of: Third World Success Kid vs First World Problems GirlThe philosophy of: Third World Success Kid vs First World Problems Girl
If you ever think that thing your worried about right now is important, just check: If your problem is something similar to this: It’s bullshit. Gratitude, contentment–and therefore happiness– is a
The Stoicism of: Chloe (the ‘Wow we’re going to Disneyland do I look like I give a fuck’ girl)The Stoicism of: Chloe (the ‘Wow we’re going to Disneyland do I look like I give a fuck’ girl)
Stoicism’s about focusing on and thinking only about the things you can control. And forgetting about the things you can’t. It’s about focusing on now, and not taking anything–past, present or future–for
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.8 – Say Yes to LifeThe philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.8 – Say Yes to Life
When shit sucks, or is great, embrace it. Life is temporary as fuck so just go with whatever you’ve got going on right now. If it sucks, or it’s flippin’
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.7 – Let Me Down EasyThe philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.7 – Let Me Down Easy
What do you do when you get lemons? Run with it? Go into denial and pretend it’s not happening? Or do you do what Kunu does? I like option 1.
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.3 – Don’t Let your Spirit WaneThe philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.3 – Don’t Let your Spirit Wane
The trials and difficulties and shitty things make you what you are. And the things that are hardest make us strong and prepare us for harder times in the future.
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.2 – Persevere (pt.2)The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.2 – Persevere (pt.2)
When something goes wrong, that’s great, because now you don’t have to worry about it happening anymore. Now you can move forward. Once you get something, the inevitable and only
How long is a second? (and the only thing we are actually connected to)How long is a second? (and the only thing we are actually connected to)
How long is a second really?¹ Or a minute? An hour? A month? They’re all a man-made rigid scale of measurement assigned to measure something that is anything but man-made: nature.
The philosophy: of Snufkin [pt.4] – Let go of control because ‘It’s exciting’The philosophy: of Snufkin [pt.4] – Let go of control because ‘It’s exciting’
Why, what else but to revere and bless the gods; to do good to men; to bear and forebear and remember that whatsoever lies outside the bounds of this
Without light there’s no dark, without up there’s no down, without pain there’s no pleasureWithout light there’s no dark, without up there’s no down, without pain there’s no pleasure
One of my friends is a crazyass Richmond supporter. He was born in November 1982 and the last time Richmond Football Club won the AFL premiership was September 1980. Today the club
When faced with a tough decision –to choose between two things you love– is it possible to embrace it?When faced with a tough decision –to choose between two things you love– is it possible to embrace it?
If you can’t have your cake and eat it too, instead of despairing and thinking ‘Fuck…If only [1 of the things you love here] wasn’t here/wasn’t happening/didn’t exist.’, is it
What if there was no degree of anything? Hard, extra hard, super mega ultra hard… Whatever.What if there was no degree of anything? Hard, extra hard, super mega ultra hard… Whatever.
There’s no degrees of contentment –you either have it or you don’t. But what if there was also no degree of ‘difficult’. Things can always get more difficult. If you’re
Trials, Challenges or difficulties? Bring ’em on.Trials, Challenges or difficulties? Bring ’em on.
You are unfortunate in my judgement, if you have not been unfortunate. – Seneca, from On Providence When anything difficult, trying or challenging (whether small or massive) comes along, embrace
Optimism… pessimism… Same bullshit.Optimism… pessimism… Same bullshit.
The optimist taking an exam believes ‘I will definitely pass the exam’. And if they don’t it leaves them completely devastated, not being prepared for the chance they wouldn’t)t prepared for not
As soon as you have something or someone valuable in your life, prepare to lose them. Because you will, you have to, but that’s a healthy thing.As soon as you have something or someone valuable in your life, prepare to lose them. Because you will, you have to, but that’s a healthy thing.
Epictetus once placed an iron lamp in his home next to his household gods (valuables). He heard a noise at the door and next thing it was gone. He reflected
Here’s my review of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations (and Stoicism): Just look at the state of the book. [+ The philosophy of: Marcus Aurelius]Here’s my review of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations (and Stoicism): Just look at the state of the book. [+ The philosophy of: Marcus Aurelius]
6 weeks ago, my copy of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations looked like this: And yesterday, after consciously taking my time to read as little of it every day as possible (so as
Everything is exactly as it should beEverything is exactly as it should be
Going through adversity? Good. Embrace it, pay close attention to it, how you feel during it, learn from it and it’ll make you tougher. Going through a favourable period? Also
One word changes everythingOne word changes everything
A friend wrote to me today telling me it’s been an ‘interesting’ time for me lately. Now, you don’t need to know what ‘interesting’ means in this case, but interesting is the
The difficult path’s the right oneThe difficult path’s the right one
If you find yourself thinking, ‘This is really hard…’ it’s a sign that you’re probably on the right track. Any progress, any learning, growth, improvement or mastery comes not as