Reflections Articles

What are some ugly truths of life?

I just love this list that I lifted from Quora - written by Jasmin Mous,  Evil exists. There are people who have chosen to destroy everything and everyone that comes into their way. Empathy is NOT a motto to live by. It is a skill for you and you only. If you live by...

Do not weep for your dead: how to mourn as the Stoics did

Imagine you are at a child’s funeral. The child is yours. The air is numb with silence. An ache so deep you can barely breathe moves through you, until it bursts and you cry out loud. Somebody passes a tissue; another rests his hand on your shoulder. In time, your...

Why Training Your Mind Is the Most Important Priority in Life

A young, but earnest, martial arts student asked his new teacher: “I am devoted to studying your martial system. How long will it take me to master it?” The teacher replied casually: “Ten years.” The student wanted to learn faster: “But what if I really, really work...

Is meditating on death like putting on a fur coat in summer?

Memento mori – invitations to reflect on our own mortality – have been common throughout history. Two ancient traditions that made reflection on death central to their paths are Buddhism and Stoicism. For both, the starting point is the fact that our normal...