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I think it should be split into two graphs, practical and moral. Practically, we all have to pretend we have free will. Hard work, diligence and deferment of t
by cm2012 5y ago
I think it should be split into two graphs, practical and moral.
Practically, we all have to pretend we have free will. Hard work, diligence and deferment of the present for the future should be encouraged.
Morally, we shouldn't judge people who struggle with the above. "There but for the grace of god go I", etc etc. Society should try to be kind to all, resources permitting.
- diskzero 5y agoKindness does indeed seem to be lacking. I constantly remind myself that all work is noble and aspire to extend empathy, compassion and sympathy to others.
- achenet 5y agoThank you for doing that. I try to do the same. :)
- handrous 5y ago> "There but for the grace of god go I" I love this sentiment, and it's one of a few I try to keep at the ready. I think it's underrated, as simple lanes to guide one's thinking go. I'm all-around much better, including more content, FWIW, when successfully holding that lane in-place. I mean, yeah, it's basically just one of the key heuristics of practicing Stoicism, plus a hundred other practical ethical frameworks and religions, but I think the particular framing & phrasing is especially apt.