🖼️ Monday Muse
The “Monday Muse” is a weekly collection of reminders, insights, and maxims on the art of living. The term “muse” has two meanings: (1) a state of deep thought; and (2) a source of inspiration. May the following (in a small way) be a source of contemplation and wisdom to live your highest good.
📌 Perennial Reminder(s)
The Greek philosopher Plotinus (c. 204—270) on the withdrawing into yourself:
Withdraw into yourself and look. If you do not find yourself beautiful, do as the sculptor does: carve away the excess, straighten what is crooked, bring light to what is dark. Do not cease chiseling your own statue until the divine splendor of virtue shines forth. Then you will see your true self and know that it is of the same nature as the One. […]
Source: The Enneads
📜 Perennial Maxim(s)
The Greek philosopher Epictetus (c. 50—135 AD) on freedom:
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💡 Perennial Insight(s)
The Roman statesman Cicero (106—43 BCE) on the path to happiness:
For who does not know that wisdom is the one thing which renders the life of man happy? A wise person is one who is in control of their desires, free from fear, and lives in accordance with reason. Not by chance or fate, but by the exercise of virtue, the mind is made tranquil. Philosophy is the guide of life, the medicine of the soul. […]
Source: Tusculan Disputations
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Thank you for reading; I hope you found something useful.
Until next time, be wise and be well.
J.W. Bertolotti
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