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Deep Readings: Marcus Aurelius ― Meditations ― (~170 CE)
(about Deep Readings) The Fragment“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”(Public domain, via Project Gutenberg) Contextual glimpseMarcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161–180 CE, wrote Meditations as private reflections, not for publication. A Stoic in both thought and action, he sought clarity and control amidst the Read the full article…
Is Beauty an End Value? – No Purpose but Itself?
Beauty definitely is a value. As in Trojan-Greek mythology, people can go very far because of it: to the end of their known universe, to the end of themselves… and back again. Referring to ‘five Aurelian values’ [See: ‘Five Aurelian Values’] Are these ‘end values’ [see: “Being of Value”]? Yes. Are they the only end Read the full article…
Dare to Burn
When you’re young, when you’re middle-aged, when you’re getting older… dare to burn. But burn as yourself. Let it be your fire, even while someone else may light it. [see also: ‘Excellence’] Don’t be shy to ‘strive for the best’… while taking care for the humane factor. This also gives you the best embeddedness, not Read the full article…