🌿 STOIC POETRY - The dust of an approaching army
Channel: ☀️softypapa
Date: 2023-06-16

🌿 In this video, I ponder the metaphorical significance of witnessing the dust of an approaching army, using it to explore Stoic thoughts on imminent change and uncertainty. I discuss how Stoicism prepares us to face impending challenges with calmness, perspective, and a readiness to adapt to whatever comes our way.

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OBJECTIVES 🎯
1. Be Always Ready to Die
2. Make Good Use of Time and Resources
3. Develop Good and Sound Life Principles
4. Cultivate Good Emotional Reactions
5. Perform Good Actions
6. Recognize True Limits and Opportunity
7. One Thing Slowly
8. Balance

PRINCIPLES 📜
1. Principle of War
2. Principle of Reason
3. Homunculus
4. Anchorhold
5. Home of Good and Evil
6. Principle of Purpose
7. Atomic Principle
8. Principle of Nature
9. The Pirate Ride
10. Principle of Maturity
11. Social Principle
12. Principle of Family
13. Public Speaking
14. Temperance
15. Life Will Not Go Well
16. The Horror Show
17. That Which Must Be Borne
18. The Feast of Offal
19. Distraction
20. Agency and The Great Indifference
21. The Best Seat in the House
22. The Restless Man
23. The Path of Wildness
24. The Great Life Adventure
25. The Risk of Avoiding Risk
26. Sin and Damnation
27. Complete Oblivion
28. The Season of Philosophy
29. Scriptwriting
30. Bullseye Aim
31. The Uphill Climb
32. Arena and Utility
33. Nothing IS enough
34. The Principle of Fun
35. Being Ready

I am Kurt Bell, interpreting life's moments through Stoicism. This video delves into the analogy of an approaching army's dust as a symbol of imminent change. It's an exploration of Stoic readiness for life's unpredictabilities, the virtue of preparedness, and the importance of maintaining equanimity in the face of uncertainty. Join me on The Path of Wildness as we prepare for life's battles, seen and unseen. 🌄📚🚶‍♂️

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