Ought I to be surprised that Nietzsche’s understanding of crime parallels that of the ancient Stoics? This disciplined way of life aimed at moderating the passions, harmonizing emotion according to reason was developed from 400 to 500 year span of time from Athens to Rome. Stoics recognized that feeling, impulse, bodily sensation is emotion…
I press forward to learn as much as possible about the ancient practice of Stoicism. The Greek and Roman adherents to the Stoic practice of self-reflection, the mindful analysis of emotion, – desired to become virtuous individuals. The ability to respond to whatever fate served up, preserving one’s sense of identity, reciprocating with clarity…
Monday morning brings a look-back, memories of the weekend. Several events remain vivid in mind. We enjoyed breakfast once again at Daddio’s Diner. The dining room is compact, bustling with patrons, griddle-man, and several waitstaff. We found two seats at the counter opposite the griddle. Hash brown potatoes are cooking at the back of…
One more nationwide demonstration is under my belt. I joined the Hands Off event in Geneva, standing on State Street, with a few thousand of my neighbors, frightened and concerned Americans. Trump, naturally, after announcing the imposition of massive tariffs, flew away to his Trump National Doral Golf Club to host the LIV tournament….
Saturday morning is quiet at this time. Patrons haven’t arrived yet to fill the room with conversation. The sky is overcast, an early spring chill in the air. I will participate in a demonstration of resistance to the administration that is scheduled for 11:30 AM later today. The non-violent protest will take place on…
A little poison now and then:that makes pleasant dreams.And much poison in the end,for a pleasant death. I cannot purge my mind of yesterday’s main news event. Trump hosted a spectacle in the outdoor Rose Garden, announcing a list of new tariffs that are to be applied to every trading partner. The tariffs were…
This is an old Buddhist prayer. May I traverse all my lives in the world free of afflictions and interfering forces, but poised to endure with equanimity if afflictions and interfering forces come — for the good of All May I ease suffering in the earth realms. May I help guide wanderers in ignorance…
Perhaps you’ve hazarded an attempt to express, to a dyed-in-the-wool, hard-right Republican partisan, why you think a humane society, a system that is set up to include everyone, — is best for everyone. I have. The outcome is similar to pivoting, only to smash your forehead into a concrete abutment. Nietzsche, in his prologue,…
A friend commented regarding the post of yesterday, that my anger was showing, a turbulence roiling the waters of mind and expression. Nevertheless I continue because what follows in the Nietzschean tale is important that we consider. Our leading character in this tale is Zarathustra, who by chance happens upon a gathering of townspeople…
Sunday morning is a springish cloudy day. I am at Starbucks again. The room is buzzing, overlapping conversations. Briefly speaking with two friends, – we are to join the demonstration planned for Saturday at the end of this week. We will meet in Geneva on the bridge over the Fox River to chant and…
