This is very interesting and your own honesty about your mother and understanding her attitude is an important part of the ‘philosophical’ process. It seems today we still live in a world where so much sensitivity to the words and actions of can cause acute distress. That is based on some of our family relationships.
However, I still feel we have to interact with the outside world where we have so little control. I admire some activists who make a stand publicly.
We have got back to Spain for a short while but hopefully when safer we can meet up.
Thank you for reading, Georgina. I agree with you on the activists' courage. I'd love to meet up when you are back in London, but in the meantime, enjoy the Med sea (sniff).
It is a very interesting and thought provoking article. The stoic approach is one I can benefit from during future interactions with friends, family and colleagues.
Many years ago I discovered the story of an admiral (James Stockdale) who had been a prisoner of war in North Vietnam for many years. He was mistreated and tortured, but apparently later credited Stoic philosophy with helping him to survive this difficult period. He wrote at least one article relating to this.
Loved this Sofia - I am planning to do more reading around Stoicism so this has given me the inspiration to do so. Lots to think about in your piece and I like the way you frame it by saying that this is what YOU understand from the teaching xx
This is very interesting and your own honesty about your mother and understanding her attitude is an important part of the ‘philosophical’ process. It seems today we still live in a world where so much sensitivity to the words and actions of can cause acute distress. That is based on some of our family relationships.
However, I still feel we have to interact with the outside world where we have so little control. I admire some activists who make a stand publicly.
We have got back to Spain for a short while but hopefully when safer we can meet up.
Thank you for reading, Georgina. I agree with you on the activists' courage. I'd love to meet up when you are back in London, but in the meantime, enjoy the Med sea (sniff).
Yes, will do but nearer the Atlantic.
Lots of life lessons in here and beautifully written!
Thank you for engaging, Nicole!
It is a very interesting and thought provoking article. The stoic approach is one I can benefit from during future interactions with friends, family and colleagues.
Many years ago I discovered the story of an admiral (James Stockdale) who had been a prisoner of war in North Vietnam for many years. He was mistreated and tortured, but apparently later credited Stoic philosophy with helping him to survive this difficult period. He wrote at least one article relating to this.
Loved this Sofia - I am planning to do more reading around Stoicism so this has given me the inspiration to do so. Lots to think about in your piece and I like the way you frame it by saying that this is what YOU understand from the teaching xx
Thank you for reading, Jenny. I am glad you liked it!