Courage is being and doing good in the face of adversity. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

“Your mind will take the shape of what you frequently hold in thought, for the human spirit is colored by such impressions.” —MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 5.16 #Stoicism

Our thoughts and actions are all that are ours. We would be foolish to give away the only thing we truly possess. #Stoicism #Philosophy #CriticalThinking

You’re alive, right now! Every day that you wake up is a divine grant, and it’s up to you to to make use of each one by brightening your soul. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy #mortality #theway #gratitude

Inside all matter – living and inanimate – there is intention. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

Examine events with a cool head regardless of your petty wants. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

Take a slight delay between your thought’s origin and expressing it. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy #mindfulness #restraint

That’s your choice to make – to either be the victim of the circumstance and be tossed around, or to harness this power fate has delivered. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy #perspective #inspiration #motivation #agency

“Throw out your conceited opinions, for it is impossible for a person to begin to learn what he thinks he already knows.” —EPICTETUS, DISCOURSES, 2.17.1 #Stoicism

“It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” – Epictetus #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

"No person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don’t have, and to cheerfully put to good use what they do have." - Seneca #stoic #stoicism

Annoyed that my taxpayer dollars are being used to occupy Minneapolis, steal oil in Venezuela, start a war to take over Greenland, antagonize basically every country in the world, and redact the epstein files.

This work will test us as we unlearn our vices and live to improve. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy #improvement #growth #inspiration #motivation

These changes in life may not be things we prefer, but they’re meant to be. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

Everything between a chore and a tragedy brings material. The way that we use what the fates present to us shows us who we are. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy #persoective

“And what is correct?” A zoomed out view of all things – steeped in gratitude. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy #gratitude #appreciation

Learn from discomfort and discard what’s not useful. Don’t keep the anger. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

Thinking about this today. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy #substack #writing #contemplation

Philosophy should make you warmer to the world, not cold or detached. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

#stoicism #gratitude #philosophy

Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble up, if thou wilt ever dig. - Marcus Aurelius #dailystoic #stoicquote #mindfulness #stoicism #digitaljournal #ios

I have resisted social media for so long, but think I have found my niche. Please consider checking out some of my work in different areas, if they seem interesting to you. Otherwise, I look forward to continuing to engage with you here. Info in 🧵⬇️ #bluesky #pinterest #substack #tumblr

Photo taken from right outside my home. Haiku taken from poem ‘On Assenting’ found in The Way, Vol. I - Practical Poetry Inspired by Stoicism. More info about the poetry book: ghammel.com/way #poetry #stoicism #haiku #motivation #inspiration #mindset #poetrycommunity

From On Assenting. Photo taken at the Grand Canyon in Arizona. #grandcanyon #stoicism #assenting #thinking #philosophy #pinterest #haiku pin.it/4y7ITYETN

Started up a Pinterest board, will probably make a couple more soon. ☺️🧠💪 check it out and save some for yourself to come back to and reflect upon. pin.it/4SiBYSJ0H #pinterest #stoicism #wisdom #virtue #marcusaurelius #seneca #epictetus

On Morality – Haiku 1 pin.it/7qv4GJQAT #poetry #stoicism #philosophy #haiku #pinterest

On What Is Up To Us – haiku 6. #poetry #stoicism #philosophy #haiku #pinterest pin.it/2YnY4v7J7

My target audience is people: who enjoy philosophy, poetry, and sparse retro movie quotes Trying to improve their moral character wanting to find ways to conquer faults interested in management of their thoughts who help others because it is good and right to do so, not for praise

Doing my infrequent self promotion by shouting into the vast federverse that I have written and published two poetry books. Info about them is in my bio. Pick up a copy here: www.ghammel.com/way #writing #author #selfpublished #poetry #indieauthor #supportindieauthors

Our vitality is a finite resource which at some point depletes, yet we live our lives with words upon our lips like “I’ll do that later.” #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy #mortality #death

Rather, reflect now on the errors you commit; keep them close at hand. But do not brood, friend! We are trying to improve – not torture – ourselves. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

Be calm in the storm. Navigating crashing seas requires stillness. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

If you place value on things beyond your control, peace will evade you. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

It is not heartless to use logic to traverse life’s crest and valleys. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

In search of wisdom, you’ll need to call yourself out on your shortcomings. That should not be hard, since we all have much to learn about how to live. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

Just as you protect your body from harm, you must guard your character. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

Given my job and role, I’ve got to point it out: Stoicism can be practiced by everyone and doesn’t preclude any political identity. The present incarnation of both right and left wing, however, would fail the philosophy’s “final exam” — each for very different reasons.

“Done by someone else, would my actions inspire me to be like them? Do they represent selflessness and equity? Do they serve the whole?” #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

Another which will live rent-free for a while. #Epictetus #Enchiridion #Stoicism #Philosophy

Instead, you can find joy within your reasoned choice, which is up to you. Be courageous, then! Find elation in your acts which improve mankind. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

Each atom exists precisely where it’s needed in order to serve as part of the whole. The gods exist in these things, as well as in us. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

Committing this one to memory. "When circumstances force you to some sort of distress, quickly return to yourself. Do not stay out of rhythm for longer than you must: you will master the harmony the more by constantly going back to it." –Meditations 6.11 #Stoicism #Philosophy #MarcusAurelius

As part of the whole, events in our lives combine with all of the rest, each of them a string contributing to a cord, vibrating as one. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

“Well-being is realized by small steps, but is truly no small thing.” – Zeno #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

I must see pitfalls as chances to build up strength where I’m deficient. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

Is this bad luck then? Or is it your good luck that you can bear it well? #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

Be aware of your responses to things. They are what are up to you. #Meditations #Stoicism #Philosophy

Bliss blinding your mind can happen just the same as bane burying it. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

Focus on intent rather than on the result. Acknowledge the fact that outside forces may influence what happens as they intervene; #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy

We were made for this – care for others, offer help, cooperation. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy