From Albert Camus: “Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is.”
Author Archives: Kevin Warstadt
Quote of the day 08/05/23
From the Bodhicaryāvatāra: “If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good.”
Patience
Be patient with people. Remember, they are suffering too.
Cabin
Though I must go back from whence I came, I shall return in mind again To my little cabin in the woods Which over an emerald field stood. Though tomorrow may bring trouble And the busy world bring sorrow In memory I may find respite A campfire in a long, dark night.
Quote of the day 08/04/23
From the Bodhicaryāvatāra: “Where would I find enough leatherTo cover the entire surface of the earth?But with leather soles beneath my feet,It’s as if the whole world has been covered.”
Writing
So you want to write? Write. You have a story to tell? Tell it. Don’t be concerned if you tell it the best way it can be told. Don’t be concerned about fame or success. Be concerned about telling your story. That’s all that matters. And you can always tell it better later.
Quote of the day 08/03/23
From Marcus Aurelius: “No one can keep you from living as your nature requires. Nothing can happen to you that is not required by Nature.”
Challenges
Challenges in life – enjoy them. Dealing with difficult situations is like training for goodness. Like a weightlifter or runner enjoys the pain of training his body – so too enjoy the pain of training your goodness. When you overcome difficult things, you are growing better.
Quote of the day 08/02/23
From Marcus Aurelius: “Awaken; return to yourself. Now, no longer asleep, knowing they were only dreams, clear-headed again, treat everything around you as a dream.”
Quote of the day 08/01/23
From Marcus Aurelius: “To erase false perceptions, tell yourself: I have it in me to keep my soul from evil, lust and all confusion. To see things as they are and treat them as they deserve. Don’t overlook this innate ability.”
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