Im not judging your beliefs Seeker, sorry if it sounded that way. I was hoping for a discussion about the meaning of the one quote where it said people cant control events outside thier own minds. Why have a voting system if people cant affect things outside of thier own thoughts? Maybe this was all written before we had a democracy?
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Originally Posted by seeker1950
Allimsaying...I appreciate your thoughts and feedback. In my life I've allowed myself to be so victimized by many others. This is not blaming them. My mindset was flawed. I no longer blame anyone. Now, in later life, after having had a whole library of "self-help" books, of many hours of counseling, of struggling to be accepted, I now find myself in a state that is somewhat akin to "stoicism," and peace. This does not mean I am devoid of relationships, or that I do not care for the opinions of others, but I am more "centered," in realizing I can't please everyone. I'm at peace with my solitude. I love the thoughts of the "Stoics."  |