Learning

Posted on December 2, 2021November 29, 2021 by Simon

“It is impossible to learn that which you think you already know.” Epictetus A Greek Stoic philosopher.... Read More

Focus

Posted on July 31, 2021July 18, 2021 by Simon

Stay focused on what you can control.... Read More

Passion

Posted on June 28, 2021June 23, 2021 by Simon

“Be free of passion and yet full of love.” Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor & Stoic... Read More

Wisdom

Posted on June 19, 2021June 1, 2021 by Simon

There are many paths to wisdom. It is not wise to ask which one to take.... Read More

To Read

Posted on April 10, 2021April 7, 2021 by Simon

“To read is to annex all the ages of the past into your own.” Seneca (Stoic Philosopher)... Read More

How Long

Posted on January 8, 2021January 4, 2021 by Simon

“How long are you going to wait before you demand the best from yourself?” Epictetus, Stoic Philosopher (circa 50-135AD) Photo is of a pair of Inukshuk along the Merced River in Yosemite f... Read More

Fair

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Simon

“Who ever promised you fair?” Fair is a goal that can be sought but never attained. Expecting life to be fair will lead to disappointment. Instead seek opportunity. Life is full of opportunities. ... Read More

Morality

Posted on August 8, 2020July 26, 2020 by Simon

“Morality is a deception practiced upon the simple by the clever.” Yang Chu a Chinese philosopher about the time of Confucius. Photo is two Inukshuk I built in the South Fork of the Merced... Read More

Live Well

Posted on December 4, 2019November 3, 2019 by Simon

“What you seek, to live well, is found in all places.” Seneca From The Daily Stoic by Holiday and Handelman... Read More

Career

Posted on December 2, 2019November 25, 2019 by Simon

“Your career is not a life sentence.” Seneca From The Daily Stoic by Holiday and Hanselman... Read More

Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

Category: Stoics