Honestly at that point in time I was too cold, heartless, and calculating. I was trying ro come up with a means to an end in order to save humanity during one of its darkest times. My ideas had merit and good intentions, but the road to hell is also paved with those too.

Honestly I had to struggle. I had to learn. I had to fall down as hard as I could. I needed to hit absolute my rock bottom. Where my own life ending by my own hands was always a constant temptation.

It was only when I lost my buseinsses that I owned. Kept having to switch onto fallback job positions. That also all failed me too. Until I had nothing left but my knowledge and skills.

I needed to learn humility. I needed to learn compassion again. I needed to rediscover what it is to be grateful for the many miracles we take for granted in our every day life. It was only then and only now that my soul has been tempered and forged in stoic fire. That living a virtuous life is what is most important to thrive.

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Sounds like you went through a lot. A dark time... But I'm glad you're coming out of it.

I'm curious how you define virtue. Its a very hard one to nail down. I guess humility is a big part of it.

The traditional 4 cardinal stoic virtues are courage, wisdom, justice, and temperance. I do my best to dwell upon all of them before I take any actions. This helps to ensure that I am always a good man. So that no matter what I can never feel shame for who I am. As I now always do my best to stay virtuous in all I do.

It is a lifelong ambition to become a stoic sage. My goal is to discover more timeless wisdom to add to the list of virtues someday. So I can contribute positively to the evolution of the stoic philosophy.

I like it. I should try to remember those virtues