The Bushido And The StoicThe serenity that comes with the practice of philosophy, to my opinion, isn’t more beautifully explained than in Inazo Nitobe’s, The…Dec 6, 20231Dec 6, 20231
How to Cultivate a Powerful Mind: Daily Practices for GrowthWhat you do every day matters, a lot.Dec 4, 20231Dec 4, 20231
The Art of Enduring: Finding Meaning in Life’s ChallengesMore than fearing death itself, it seems we are far more scared of the pains that come before it, either in the form of physical pain, as…Dec 3, 2023Dec 3, 2023
Admiral James Stockdale: A Testament to Stoic Resilience in CaptivityThe Vietnamese captured Admiral James Stockdale during the Vietnam War.Dec 3, 2023Dec 3, 2023
The Unseen Empire: Finding Sovereignty in Self over SubstanceMontaigne argues that men should be judged not by what they wear, not by how much money they have, but by their virtue. By their capacity…Nov 8, 2023Nov 8, 2023
The True Currency of Life: Beyond Wealth and WorryThe true measure of “growth” is being able to enjoy life, as it is, whenever, however, it is. This can be felt when we are sick. Has it…Oct 31, 2023Oct 31, 2023
Narrative Authenticity: Breaking Free from the Shadows of ComparisonI shouldn’t have begun reading other people’s essays.Oct 30, 2023Oct 30, 2023
Between Authenticity and Approval: A Journey Towards True FreedomTrue freedom cannot be achieved if we are constantly chasing approval and being popular.Oct 29, 2023Oct 29, 2023
Stolen Mirrors and Stolen Selves: A Journey Through Moral AmbiguityFor I never bring back home the same character that I took abroad with me. Something of that which I have forced to be calm within me is…Oct 28, 2023Oct 28, 2023
The Power of Patience and Inquiry: Rediscovering the Socratic Method in a World Starved for…The world is going to be saved by the patient people, in a world with no time, who are able to ask questions and answer answers, until they…Oct 27, 2023Oct 27, 2023