In 2018, as I was graduating from my psychiatry residency, there was a lot I wanted from my professional life and I was unsure of how to evaluate my own ambitions.
Wise counsel, indeed, Awais! Much of what you advise dovetails nicely with classical Stoicism, and I was glad to see your quote from the estimable philosopher-emperor, Marcus Aurelius. I highly recommend reading his famous Meditations, especially in the new translation by David and Scott Hicks.
Thank you. When I was young words wisdom would unfortunately go in one ear and out the other, but as life goes on they are refreshed with new meaning. The quote by Schopenhauer is a treasure, an example the West coming close to Buddhist compassion! Thanks for unearthing it an sharing it!
2018?! I didn't realize you were such a psychiatry baby! Wise nonetheless
Well this made me want to quit my job and do pottery
Wise counsel, indeed, Awais! Much of what you advise dovetails nicely with classical Stoicism, and I was glad to see your quote from the estimable philosopher-emperor, Marcus Aurelius. I highly recommend reading his famous Meditations, especially in the new translation by David and Scott Hicks.
Regards,
Ron Pies
Thank you. When I was young words wisdom would unfortunately go in one ear and out the other, but as life goes on they are refreshed with new meaning. The quote by Schopenhauer is a treasure, an example the West coming close to Buddhist compassion! Thanks for unearthing it an sharing it!