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Month: June 2022

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On Change

"The world is nothing but change. Our life is only perception." Democritus. A glass ball reflecting the scenery upside down. A grass field with some trees.

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 202211 December 2022 Reflections 10 Comments Read more

What is Privilege?

What is privilege? "You are unfortunate in my judgement, for you have never been unfortunate."- Seneca. Woman holding a globe under her arm facing the sun.

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 202211 December 2022 Reflections 8 Comments Read more

On Having Regrets

On Having Regrets. Life is long, if only you knew how to use it. - Seneca

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

Benny Voncken 11 June 202211 December 2022 Reflections 10 Comments Read more

What is Temperance

What is Temperance? "If you seek tranquillity, do less." - Democritus

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 January 2023 The Virtues 18 Comments Read more

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