Today’s Kindle deals include several titles that are well worth adding to your collection, like the brand new The Language of Rivers and Stars by Seth Lewis and Christopher Ash’s excellent Zeal Without Burnout.
(Yesterday on the blog: The Stranger: A Short Film For You)
Joy Among the Stoics: Modern Resurgence and Ancient Response
I have been fascinated to witness the unexpected rise of interest in Stoicism, especially among young (and therefore naive and restless) young men. This article provides a thorough response. “Seneca is back. Epictetus is dropping truth-bombs on Twitter. And Marcus Aurelius — although always appreciated in the military — is having a breakout moment with workout bros. In other words, ancient Stoicism is enjoying a modern renaissance.”
“There are times when we must save our strength. The question is: what are we saving it for? Our strength may be limited, but it is real. God gave it to us, and he gave it for a reason. There has never been a shortage of meaningful work to do, people to love, and problems to solve. In all our talk of looking after ourselves, I wonder if
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