APAD: Never let the future disturb you

本帖于 2025-02-15 11:12:35 时间, 由普通用户 最西边的岛上 编辑

 

"Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present." - Marcus Aurelius

"Never let the future disturb you" means that you should not let anxieties about what might happen in the future worry you, as you can only control the present moment and should focus on taking action in the here and now.

By saying so, stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius emphasized to live in the present, not wase energy worrying about things that haven't happened yet, and to accept what is beyond your control.

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I'm far from a scholar nor a believer in any religion other than Mother Nature. But I'm always curious and interested in learning philosophies, including Stoicism and Buddhism.

I have read "Buddha" by Karen Armstrong who is a respected scholar in Buddhism, and really admire and respect Siddhartha Gautama, for how he found the purpose of living through harsh self suffering.  To me, Buddhism is more about philosophy than religion (it doesn't promote any "god"!!!) .

Stoicism concept was introduced to me by hubby's old brother.  He converted from Catholicism to Stoicism long ago, but funny thing is, is that he is a believer but not an actual follower 嘻嘻

Both Buddhism and Stoicism promote inner peace and happiness, the difference (to me at least) is that Stoicism is focusing more on self improvement to achieve tranquility; while Buddhism is more on removing self desires to liberate self from suffering.

So personally I respect both Buddhism and Stoicism, but prefer Stoicism. I wanted to get the 2nd opinion, so went and asked Maowi the cat.  He looked at me and said nothing.  Although "nothing will come from nothing", but I normally take no answer as a Yes! 加油

Have a warm Saturday everyone!

Pic taken two days ago: Maowi is 14.2 years old, so he must have followed the Stoicism to stay wise and young!

 

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Very nicely laid out. -蒋闻铭- 给 蒋闻铭 发送悄悄话 蒋闻铭 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 11:09:28

Concerning human suffering, Budda is broader. His teaching -蒋闻铭- 给 蒋闻铭 发送悄悄话 蒋闻铭 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 11:11:03

covers all aspects of human suffering. Stocism, on the other -蒋闻铭- 给 蒋闻铭 发送悄悄话 蒋闻铭 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 11:11:47

focused on one aspect, that is, uncertainty and unexpectd -蒋闻铭- 给 蒋闻铭 发送悄悄话 蒋闻铭 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 11:12:52

bad luck. Their solution: Budda advises to give up, Stocism -蒋闻铭- 给 蒋闻铭 发送悄悄话 蒋闻铭 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 11:13:58

resulted to self-proud and individual dignity. -蒋闻铭- 给 蒋闻铭 发送悄悄话 蒋闻铭 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 11:15:11

Agreed!& appreciate Ur comments :-)) There r so much 2Learn -最西边的岛上- 给 最西边的岛上 发送悄悄话 最西边的岛上 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 11:21:11

but soLiitle time in 1's life, wish I could have another100! -最西边的岛上- 给 最西边的岛上 发送悄悄话 最西边的岛上 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 11:22:17

西边有仙岛。:)Long live 西岛。:) -蒋闻铭- 给 蒋闻铭 发送悄悄话 蒋闻铭 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 11:59:59

Thx. all good things must come2 end, so will 西岛whenTimeComes -最西边的岛上- 给 最西边的岛上 发送悄悄话 最西边的岛上 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 17:46:47

Thanks. I think Stoicism is good for stock investors too. -硅谷居士- 给 硅谷居士 发送悄悄话 硅谷居士 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 13:05:25

I learned about it when reading about Stockdale Paradox. -硅谷居士- 给 硅谷居士 发送悄悄话 硅谷居士 的博客首页 (149 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 13:06:11

interesting thought & fits very well !!! Thx 4 sharing :-) -最西边的岛上- 给 最西边的岛上 发送悄悄话 最西边的岛上 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 13:19:15

What really causes anxiety is uncertainty not 4c-able future -移花接木- 给 移花接木 发送悄悄话 移花接木 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 15:33:39

4 sure, and Maowi would agree 100% :-)) -最西边的岛上- 给 最西边的岛上 发送悄悄话 最西边的岛上 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 15:44:39

Stoics are Buddhists with an attitude problem - Taleb -7grizzly- 给 7grizzly 发送悄悄话 7grizzly 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 16:02:07

A funny 1 and almost true (other than religion part) :-))) -最西边的岛上- 给 最西边的岛上 发送悄悄话 最西边的岛上 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 16:07:47

religion is about control. 不交僧道,便是好人 :-) -7grizzly- 给 7grizzly 发送悄悄话 7grizzly 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 17:10:06

+ blind obedience (No can do 4Me)。但行善事,莫问前程 ;-) -最西边的岛上- 给 最西边的岛上 发送悄悄话 最西边的岛上 的博客首页 (0 bytes) () 02/15/2025 postreply 17:39:35

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