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Some “Stoic” philosophy for you today. The Stoic school of thought got its start around the 3rd century BCE in Greece with Zeno, but it’s really when it hit Rome that it gained prominence. Every time I encounter stoic philosophy it feels very similar to Buddhism or Taoism to me. "Your Daily Dose" is a … Continue reading Take empowered action!

You can’t control the wind, but YOU choose how to set your sails.

The truth is, how we approach Monday significantly influences the emotional tone of the entire week. It's a powerful starting point, a blank canvas upon which we paint the strokes of our intentions. Just as a sailor must carefully set their sails to navigate the winds, we must consciously set our intentions to navigate the … Continue reading You can’t control the wind, but YOU choose how to set your sails.

A gem cannot be polished without friction.

In the natural world organisms don't exist in any kind of isolation, but live within a dynamically changing environment. Biology describes environment as the space that encompasses everything surrounding a living being, and survival depends on the ability to respond to ever-changing conditions. As humans, we face the same fundamental challenge: we live in an … Continue reading A gem cannot be polished without friction.