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.
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.
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.
Lots of life lessons in here and beautifully written!
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.
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