Wherever there is a human being, we have an opportunity for kindness. -SENECA, ON THE HAPPY LIFE, 24.2–3
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The quote by Seneca reflects the Stoic philosophy that kindness is an ever-present opportunity, available to us in every interaction with others. It highlights the notion that wherever humans are, there lies the potential for understanding, compassion, and support. The essence of this idea is that kindness is not just an act but a mindset we can cultivate in our daily lives.

In "The Daily Stoic," Ryan Holiday emphasizes the importance of seizing these opportunities to practice kindness, encouraging readers to integrate this virtue into their lives. By recognizing the potential for kindness in every human encounter, we can foster deeper connections and contribute positively to the world around us. This perspective is essential for personal growth and communal harmony.

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we don't need to make decisions that force us to continue to work and work and work and drift further from study and contemplation in order to get more money to pay for the things we don't need.
Ryan Holiday The Daily Stoic: 366...
we don't need to make decisions that force us to continue to work and work and work and drift further from study and contemplation in order to get more money to pay for the things we don't need.
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don't spend your time {the most valuable and least renewable of all your resources} on the things that don't matter.
the attention you give to any action should be in due proportion to its worth, for then you won't tire and give up
Ryan Holiday The Daily Stoic: 366...
the attention you give to any action should be in due proportion to its worth, for then you won't tire and give up
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we shouldn't forget at each moment to ask, is this one of the unnecessary things?
Since the vast majority of our words and actions are unnecessary, corralling them will create an abundance of leisure and tranquility.
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I found Esau's field guide at the bottom of my pack. Taking a candle into the bedroom, I read his book until my eyes grew heavy. From his vast notes, it seemed that almost every plant and tree in the jungle had a reason for existing. I caught myself wishing there was a page in his guide that had my picture on it with the reason for my existence written underneath in Esau's neat hand.
Here's a nifty solution: Each couple that marries should take on an entirely new surname, chosen however they want as long as both agree to it, so that a day after the wedding, both husband and wife can hold hands and joyfully journey off to the municipal offices to change their passports, driver's licenses, signatures, initials, bank accounts, etc.
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Here's a nifty solution: Each couple that marries should take on an entirely new surname, chosen however they want as long as both agree to it, so that a day after the wedding, both husband and wife can hold hands and joyfully journey off to the municipal offices to change their passports, driver's licenses, signatures, initials, bank accounts, etc.
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Dear Ijeawele, or A...
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