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Get Stoic. I remember the day where I had a long travel and laptop and the Seneca's letters opened on it. I arrived being absolutely happy person because I lear
by eimrine 4y ago
Get Stoic. I remember the day where I had a long travel and laptop and the Seneca's letters opened on it. I arrived being absolutely happy person because I learned the wisest religion/philosophy/livestyle possible. So simple to understand any branch of philosophy now - I just compare it with the Stoic mind and easily decide is it good for me or bad for me.
- widowlark 4y agoCan you expand on this? What about Stoicism specifically resonated with you? How has it changed your attitudes and ideas?
- eimrine 4y agoWell, I always wanted to be a scientist as a kid, especially when I was watching something like Animal Planet. I was not thinking about studying animals and not about making a great video - I was thinking about doing observations, drawing conclusions and, therefore, uploading some facts about something. But society tells me that I should be rich, relatives tell me that I need to start a family first, my brain insisted that I devote more time to my favorite video game in order to stop being a noob in it ... After this trip, I began to build my life in such a way that I always have some time dedicated to science, and I also lost interest in spending time and youth in such a stupid way as video games. I became aware of some of the sources of pain in my daily life and stopped being vulnerable to it. Now I am not afraid that life goes on because I do the right thing. > And what specifically responded to you in stoicism? Understanding of wisdom versus stupidity. Their respect to mathematics and other sciences. My inability to formulate any criticism of this framework.
- pmoriarty 4y agoSeneca's amazing. I just want to second this recommendation. Apart from his letters, I also loved "On the shortness of life".