Isn’t it obvious that there is, or rather, that there must be a “cosmic intelligence” that acts in everything, even in what is invisible and incomprehensible to us? There is, therefore, a plan of action that is manifested in a universal Law… This Law or set of laws is also called the “meaning of life”; … Read more
“When we think of fencing, we think of sword fighting techniques. This is quite natural, but incorrect, according to the words of the legendary Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. And indeed, everyone who has heard of Musashi knows that he was much more than just a skilled swordsman. Judging by his calligraphy and ink drawings, he … Read more
At first glance, this question seems meaningless. Of course, life cannot flow in a straight line, it consists of ups and downs, successes and failures. However, despite the fact that the life experience of each of us confirms this fact, we tend to perceive every crisis as unfair, with the inevitable question – why is … Read more
We all want to win Success has always been the goal, but it has not always been understood in the same way. What used to be considered success in the past century or a few decades ago can now just represent a vague and outdated longing, while new aspirations take the place of the old … Read more
Every philosopher, no matter how small a part of the journey they have traveled in the pursuit of wisdom, is characterized by their ability to dream. Dreaming, in this case, is not a result of sleep. It means building an active imagination, similar to a dream state, but with a wakeful consciousness. Such imagination enables … Read more
Stoic philosopher Epictetus was born in Hierapolis in Asia Minor around 50 AD. He was a slave of Nero’s freedman Epaphroditus, who enabled him to attend lectures by the well-known Stoic Musonius Rufus, and later freed him. As a free man, he began teaching Stoic philosophy, first in Rome, and after the Roman emperor Domitian … Read more
(Socrates): Can you tell me what justice is? (Respondent): What a dumb question, everyone knows what justice is! S: Well, I really don’t know what justice is, and even less do I know what you mean by it. R: Maybe You really want to. So, fairness is something that is equal for everyone, regardless of … Read more
Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger is one of the most significant representatives of Roman Stoicism. He was born in the 1st century BC in Roman Cordoba. From an early age, he showed talent. Under the influence of his teachers, famous stoics and pythagoreans of the time, he acquired a broad education and became a respected … Read more
Francis Bacon – On Human Nature Human nature is often concealed; sometimes mastered, rarely suppressed. Force only makes nature more vehement; instruction and conversation make it less intrusive; only habit changes and subdues nature. Let he who wishes to conquer his own nature not set himself too great or too small tasks; for the former … Read more
Acting and Growing Learning becomes valuable when it penetrates the mind, emotions, and actions. It is precisely at this last point that we encounter the greatest difficulties. Thoughts and emotions are relatively easy to express well, but it is very difficult to take a step further and apply the learning in life. Violence or courage … Read more
