• We Already Know

    We Already Know

    When the old wisdom of books speaks to us, or when someone teaches us wisdom, we are not learning something new or being taught. Are we not instead merely being reminded of great wisdom that is in our DNA? How to act, is already known by each of us. It…

  • Stoic Series: Change My Mind

    Stoic Series: Change My Mind

    If any man can convince and show me that I do not think nor act right, I will gladly change; for I seek truth, by which no man was ever injured. But he is injured who abides in his error and ignorance. – Marcus Aurelius Meditations VI:21 Are we after…

  • Keeping the Old Warm

    Keeping the Old Warm

    If by keeping the old warm one can provide understanding of the new, one is fit to be a teacher. – 孔夫子 Master Kong (Confucius) The Analects 2:11 ————————————————————————————————- This is my experience; after reading wisdom from the past, it pulled me out of pain and isolation and into joy…