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Published: 2018-05-27 07:13:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 626; Favourites: 23; Downloads: 0
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"[21] What, then, should we have at hand to help us in such emergencies? Why, what else than to know what is mine and what isn't mine, and what is in my power and what isn't? [22] I must die; so must I die groaning too? I must be imprisoned; so must I grieve at that too? I must depart into exile; so can anyone prevent me from setting off with a smile, cheerfully and serenely? 'Tell me the secrets.' [23] I won't reveal them; for that lies within my power. 'Then I'll have you chained up.' What are you saying, man, chain me up? You can chain my leg, but not even Zeus can overcome my power of choice. [24] 'I'll throw you into prison.' You mean my poor body. 'I'll have you beheaded.' Why, did I ever tell you that I'm the only man to have a neck that can't be severed? [25] These are the thoughts that those who embark on philosophy ought to reflect upon; it is these that they should write about day after day, and it is in these that they should train themselves." - Epictetus, Discourses 1.1: 21-2539 "For behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man." Moses 1:39
Inspired by the philosophy camp my university runs on Stoicism, and the phenomenal work of
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Also, a philosophy camp sounds most intriguing. I'd never heard of one, but I might have to check it out.
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It's a potentially transformative experience, or at the very least highly educating. If you ever want to look into it, here's the link . There's quite a few people that come from different places, like New York and Germany. (Just some shameless advertising)
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I will certainly look into it!
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Oh, wow! You should try more abstract-ish pieces like this, you have a talent for expression. I'm very flattered that you mentioned me 😊. Can't claim to own this style, but everyone takes inspiration from someone taking inspiration from someone else.
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I certainly intend to keep doing this; it's fun and I love space! You might not own the style, but of all the people I follow, you are one of the few that does this kind of thing as often and as well as you do. It's a good inspiration to take and pass around - it does a bit to remind us of who we are
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