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"There is one single thread binding my way together...the way of the Master consists in doing one’s best...that is all."
~ Confucius, 6th century bce Chinese sage and founder of Confucianism from The Analects
That makes it easy, eh?
Seriously.
Why make it complicated?
Just do your best moment to moment and watch how your life unfolds...
Inspired by: Confucius
“I was experiencing (once again) some of the toughest few months of my life. But so was everyone else. My "go to" people for encouragement were "gone", off on their own crisis adventures. Suddenly, I was getting well intentioned but ultimately bad advice from strangers. I shut down a little I admit. Didn't want to try anymore. Didn't want to hear "When one door closes..." or "It's always darkest before the dawn." I saw a friend's post about Philosopher's Notes and clicked the link. They have been just enough sweetness to quell my growing bitterness. No cliches but somehow I already knew the lessons which gave me the confidence to listen to and trust myself. I became my own "go to" person in the process. Thank you for reminding me that I am my greatest resource.”
“Brian, let me just say thank you for deciding to offer your condensed wisdom of PhilosophersNotes. What a valuable idea. Your "Notes" fit easily, yet effectively into my day and are quickly archived for later reference. Your openness and candor are also appreciated as is your ability to choose not only the best of today's books, but the timeless classics as well. Knowing your background I value your advice and opinions greatly. Keep it up. I highly recommend PhilosophersNotes!”
"[on Thoreau:] He decided to give up his large ambition of knowledge and action for any narrow craft or profession, aiming at a much more comprehensive calling, the art of living." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
