Kevin Warstadt

Stoic quote of the day 07/06/23

From Epictetus: “The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things.”

Stoic quote of the day 07/05/23

From Marcus Aurelius: “Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.”

My Great-Aunt

My great-aunt just passed away. She was a special person with an active mind. She was an avid reader, even though she was blind near the end. She was always interested in Native American culture, so here is a quote from Lame Deer for her. “All Creatures exist for a purpose. Even an ant knowsContinue reading “My Great-Aunt”

The meaning of life according to ChatGPT

Here is the meaning of life according to ChatGPT. “The meaning of life is a deep philosophical question that has been debated by thinkers, theologians, and scientists for centuries. Different people and cultures have proposed various interpretations and beliefs regarding the purpose and meaning of life. Here are a few perspectives on the subject: ReligiousContinue reading “The meaning of life according to ChatGPT”

New Koan – Brother John and the tree

Here’s a fresh one for you: John stood next to an old oak. “Master,” he said. “I’ve been pondering this tree. I’ve come to understand that this tree and myself are one and the same.” “I’m afraid you’re mistaken, my son,” the master said. “This tree is my mother-in-law.” And he moonwalked away.

Stoic quote 07/03/23

From Marcus Aurelius: “Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.”

Stoic quote of the day 07/02/23

Here’s one from Marcus Aurelius. A good reminder for a Sunday morning. “Have I been made for this, to lie under the blankets and keep myself warm?”

Stoic quote of the day

Here’s one from Marcus Aurelius. “How ridiculous and how strange to be surprised at anything which happens in life.”

No excuses

I’ve come to believe in the importance of acting perfectly correctly, no matter how hard it is. I know that I will fail, but it’s important to try all the same. Today, I will try to act perfectly correctly, no matter how hard it is.

The deer carcass

There was a deer carcass in the road on my way to work today. All these sad people going somewhere and a deer carcass in the middle of everything. How strange that we should be so concerned with mundane things when death is all around us.