Month: July 2023

This day is called July 13th, 2023. Marcus Aurelius said, “Each day provides its own gifts.” That’s a good way to look at it. I consider Marcus to be one of the most intelligent people to have ever lived. If you spend a few...

Today is Friday, July 14th, 2023. Are you smarter than you were yesterday? Have you grown? Einstein said, “Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.” Writing this post is mostly where it happens for...

This day is called July 16, 2023. The English poet Thomas Grey authored the quote: “Ignorance is bliss”. I agree that if you are unaware of problems and harsh realities of life, happiness is easier to achieve. Since I’m not...

This day’s name is July 17, 2023. A new day and the start of a new week. I can do anything I want, within reason. I will probably do pretty much the same stuff I did last week but, that’s not being in a rut, that’s doing what I...

This day is July 18, 2023. One of the constant teachings of philosophy is that helping others is one of the keys to a happy life. Why do I bring this up? “Helping others” is a prism that can be used to judge the intentions of...