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On Change

On Change

How we deal with change determines how we can view the world around us. Everything is change. It is the only constant that we have. Let’s examine how this can impact us.

Benny Voncken 25 June 202225 June 2022 Reflections 1 Comment Read more

What is Privilege?

What is Privilege?

What is privilege and why is it such a tense subject? Who has this advantage and what does that mean to them? What are your personal responsibilities in all of this? The main objective should be fo create equality of all.

Benny Voncken 18 June 202225 June 2022 Reflections 8 Comments Read more

On Having Regrets

On Having Regrets

What are regrets and how can we live in such a way to eliminate them and follow our purpose.

Benny Voncken 11 June 202211 June 2022 Reflections 8 Comments Read more

What is Temperance

What is Temperance

Living a life of virtue is the chief aim of the Stoics. To do so, we must understand what Virtue is. Here is my take on it. The four virtues in Stoicism are; Wisdom, Justice, Courage, and Temperance. To learn control and how to live in moderation, we must examine Temperance.

Benny Voncken 4 June 20224 June 2022 The Virtues 18 Comments Read more

What is Courage

What is Courage

Living a life of virtue is the chief aim of the Stoics. To do so, we must understand what Virtue is. Here is my take on it. The four virtues in Stoicism are; Wisdom, Justice, Courage, and Temperance. In this part, we are going to be brave and look at the virtue of Courage.

Benny Voncken 28 May 20224 June 2022 The Virtues 8 Comments Read more

What is Justice

What is Justice

Living a life of virtue is the chief aim of the Stoics. To do so, we must understand what Virtue is. Here is my take on it. The four virtues in Stoicism are; Wisdom, Justice, Courage, and Temperance. It is time to take a look at Justice and what it means to be just. 

Benny Voncken 21 May 20224 June 2022 The Virtues 6 Comments Read more

What is Wisdom

What is Wisdom

Living a life of virtue is the chief aim of the Stoics. To do so, we must understand what Virtue is. Here is my take on it. The four virtues in Stoicism are; Wisdom, Justice, Courage, and Temperance. To start delving into each of the Virtues, we begin with Wisdom.

Benny Voncken 15 May 20224 June 2022 The Virtues 4 Comments Read more

On Dealing with Loss

On Dealing with Loss

On Dealing with loss shows you my ten rules which help me get through difficult times. Rules such as; No Alchohol, Take care of yourself, Don’t blame, Get creative, and more.

Benny Voncken 14 May 202226 June 2022 Reflections 6 Comments Read more

On Living Consistently

On Living Consistently

“If you don’t have a consistent goal in life, you can’t live it in a consistent way.” Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Over the years I have learned that consistency is key to success. And you can apply this to any aspect

Benny Voncken 7 May 202211 June 2022 Reflections 9 Comments Read more

Be Water My Friend, Bruce Lee – By Shannon Lee

Be Water My Friend, Bruce Lee – By Shannon Lee

An interesting mix between Philosophy, Self Help, and an (auto) biography.  Summary The book, written by Shannon Lee, the daughter of Bruce Lee, takes you on different journeys. First of all, it introduces you to the philosophy of Bruce Lee.

Benny Voncken 3 May 20223 May 2022 Book Reviews 4 Comments Read more
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