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Ricardo Guaderrama Caraveo
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Nov 8

The Unseen Empire: Finding Sovereignty in Self over Substance

Montaigne 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 to show qualities that only he and no one else can show, because they are his alone. I am talking about things like (modernly…

Stoicism

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The Unseen Empire: Finding Sovereignty in Self over Substance
The Unseen Empire: Finding Sovereignty in Self over Substance
Stoicism

6 min read


Oct 31

The True Currency of Life: Beyond Wealth and Worry

The 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 ever happened to you? …

Peace

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The True Currency of Life: Beyond Wealth and Worry
The True Currency of Life: Beyond Wealth and Worry
Peace

4 min read


Oct 30

Narrative Authenticity: Breaking Free from the Shadows of Comparison

I shouldn’t have begun reading other people’s essays. “I do not care so much what I am to others as I care what I am to myself.” ― Michel de Montaigne Montaigne wrote in his essays how he felt about the way he wrote, not too great. In his essay…

Writing

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Narrative Authenticity: Breaking Free from the Shadows of Comparison
Narrative Authenticity: Breaking Free from the Shadows of Comparison
Writing

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Oct 29

Between Authenticity and Approval: A Journey Towards True Freedom

True freedom cannot be achieved if we are constantly chasing approval and being popular. The fruits of approval and popularity are sweet, but they do not come without toil and work. It’s amazing how you can go to Instagram or TikTok and do some “research”, and find out what is…

Approval

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Between Authenticity and Approval: A Journey Towards True Freedom
Between Authenticity and Approval: A Journey Towards True Freedom
Approval

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Oct 28

Stolen Mirrors and Stolen Selves: A Journey Through Moral Ambiguity

For 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 disturbed; some of the foes that I have routed return again. — Seneca When you go out into the world, it is…

Stoicism

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Stolen Mirrors and Stolen Selves: A Journey Through Moral Ambiguity
Stolen Mirrors and Stolen Selves: A Journey Through Moral Ambiguity
Stoicism

5 min read


Oct 27

The Power of Patience and Inquiry: Rediscovering the Socratic Method in a World Starved for Understanding

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 arrive to truths and understanding. “Socrates: Renouncing the honors at which the world aims, I desire only to know the truth, and…

Stoicism

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The Power of Patience and Inquiry: Rediscovering the Socratic Method in a World Starved for…
The Power of Patience and Inquiry: Rediscovering the Socratic Method in a World Starved for…
Stoicism

5 min read


Oct 26

Epictetus and the Core of Stoic Control: An Exploration

Epictetus is the best Stoic if you want to understand the fundamentals of Stoicism. Pop Stoicism tells you that you should concern yourself only with the stuff that is under your control and leave out the rest. This makes enough sense. …

Stoicism

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Epictetus and the Core of Stoic Control: An Exploration
Epictetus and the Core of Stoic Control: An Exploration
Stoicism

4 min read


Oct 25

Unshakable Peace: Why Your Inner World Matters Most

So use all that is called Fortune. Most men gamble with her, and gain all, and lose all, as her wheel rolls. But do thou leave as unlawful these winnings, and deal with Cause and Effect, the chancellors of God. In the Will work and acquire, and thou hast chained…

Stoicism

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Unshakable Peace: Why Your Inner World Matters Most
Unshakable Peace: Why Your Inner World Matters Most
Stoicism

4 min read


Oct 24

The Difference Between The Valuables Of Consumerism And Actual Values

True victory lies in your role in the conflict, not in coming through safely: it consists in the honor of battling bravely, not battling through. — Montaigne I realized something yesterday. I am very unhappy when my life consists purely of, as we say in Spanish: “perseguir el hueso”, which…

Consumerism

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The Difference Between The Valuables Of Consumerism And Actual Values
The Difference Between The Valuables Of Consumerism And Actual Values
Consumerism

4 min read


Oct 23

What are some ways to become stronger mentally and emotionally in life? How can someone overcome their fears and insecurities?

I just finished reading Montaigne’s essay “On the cannibals”, referring to the people from America, back in the 15th hundredths. He mentioned why they went to war with other peoples from the zone, and the reason was not to get more land or to steal their crops and women, but…

Bravery

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What are some ways to become stronger mentally and emotionally in life?
What are some ways to become stronger mentally and emotionally in life?
Bravery

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Ricardo Guaderrama Caraveo

Ricardo Guaderrama Caraveo

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Mountaineer, writer, Stoic, Gryffindor.

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