The New Heirarchy of Transportation Living in the midwest USA, my preferred means of transportation were car, and car. There really were no other options. All of the infrastructure is for cars. …

What are the downsides of homeschooling? — This is a good question that is asked fairly regularly. Of course, homeschooling isn’t for every family, but generally, the pros far outweigh the cons. One of the many wonderful things about homeschooling is the community and like-mindedness of homeschooling parents who are fully committed to providing opportunities for their…

My mind is my own. — “If you lay violent hands on me, you’ll have my body, but my mind will remain with Stilpo.” — Zeno, quoted in Diogenes Laertius, Lives of the Eminent Philosophes, 7.1.24 Of all the lessons I’ve learned so far from studying Stoicism, this one has improved my quality of life the…

Barricading out the distractions of life. — “Were all the geniuses of history to focus on this single theme, they could never fully express their bafflement at the darkness of the human mind. No person would give up even an inch of their estate, and the slightest dispute with a neighbor can mean hell to pay, yet…

There is no need to hide from them or allow them to carry me away. — “It’s better to conquer grief than to deceive it.” — Seneca, On Consolation to Helvia, 17.1b There is a misunderstanding about Stoics that we are an unfeeling lot. That simply isn’t true. Stoics do feel the full range of feelings. What we don’t do is allow them to control us…

The intersection of my Stoic and BuJo practices. — “Don’t behave as if you are destined to live forever. What’s fated hangs over you. As long as you live and while you can, become good now.” — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 4.17 Have I lived a life of joy? Have I inspired others? Have I added value to my friends’…

Being Mindful of the Permanence of Death — “Keep death and exile before your eyes each day, along with everything that seems terrible — by doing so, you’ll never have a base thought nor will you have excessive desire.” — Epictetus, Enchiridion, 21 Today’s quote isn’t about being morbid or morose, but it is about being mindful of…