Category: Stoicism
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Anger Management 2.0 (Part 2)
Dear friends, sorry for taking so long (as if you were waiting for it, LOL). In fact, I’m still away from home, having this called-out holiday, but I can’t help to continue our session before, about anger management. I guess this is some kind of my coping mechanism for handling my kids every day during…
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Why Your Opinion Matters More Than Others’
Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor and A Stoic, once said: “It never ceases to amaze me: we all loves ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinions than our own.” If I really want to get into what he meant by that statement, I think he’s picking up on something deep about…
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Embrace Freedom: A Lesson from A Pair of Shoes!
Last autumn, I went to Japan to accompany my daughter. She has to attend a school program. There are a ton of activities waiting for us. From sightseeing, visiting the exchange school, hiking, grabbing dinner, and so on. We were super excited. So, we’re (I am especially) beginning to figure out what outfits to pack…
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The True Secret of Having a Happy and Good Life
This is my confession: Before I started writing on this platform, even though I felt pretty happy, there was this nagging emptiness. It seemed like something was still missing in my life. I always tried to live a good life, be a better person, and stay productive, but I knew deep down that I was…
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Prepare For The Worst
It was April 26, 2025. My second daughter was about to have her sweet seventeenth party at our place. The plan was a garden party, so it was all set to be outdoors. We checked the forecast, and it looked like the weather would be on our side. Plus, the dry season is coming in.…
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