Gunther Hammel
A Stoic prokopton learning how to live, processing lessons through writing haikus. |
Author – The Way, Vol. I – Practical Poetry Inspired by Stoicism
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- We each hold immense power over externals, just not in the way some might think. We can’t control money or fame or power, but we can instead control something far greater – our response to their influence. Do not be intoxicated by their scent. #Seneca #Reflection #Stoicism #Philosophy #Substack
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- “The investigation of the meaning of words is the beginning of wisdom.” –Antisthenes Are you mindful of what you say, and what your words mean? Are you silent in your response first before speaking? Or are you verbosely overcompensating? #Antisthenes #Reflection #Stoicism #Philosophy #Substack
- How can you have time to examine yourself if you spend every hour packed full? Give yourself some time each day to read, to journal, to meditate, and to contemplate. Your soul requires nourishment just the same way you think your bank account requires deposits. #Socrates #Stoicism #Philosophy
- We do not know the whole purpose behind what happens as a part of the grand cosmos’ unfolding. What we do know is that there are some things which we do not control, and we ought to see it as a gift when it does happen. This will take a lifetime of training, so we best start today if we haven’t.
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- It is not things or events themselves which trouble us, but our opinions and judgments about them which do.
- This is not what people want to hear, but it is what we all must be reminded, daily. It is not surrender or lack of ambition; it is a truth in which we all live. #Epictetus #DichotomyOfControl #Stoicism #Philosophy #Substack
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- If you can do something about a dispreferred scenario, then do so. I’d you cannot, is it worth complaining about? Does that even help, aside from hearing your own voice? #Seneca #Troubles #Stoicism #Philosophy #Hardship #Substack
- The most important part is to be honest with yourself. Anyone can make up an excuse, but when you grow past those you will see that you have more courage than you might have known. #MarcusAurelius #Reflection #Stoicism #Philosophy #Meditations
- I talked a little with Socrates about a couple of my poems. #Socrates #Stoicism #Pholosophy #chatgpt #poetry #haiku #poet
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- Sharper than any sword, stronger than any hammer, sturdier than any shield and softer than any pillow. Find me a weapon more versatile. #Virtue #DoGood #Stoicism #Philosophy #Substack
- Instead, why not stop keeping track and instead live in a generous way to help others? #Seneca #Reflection #Stoicism #Philosophy #Substack
- Today’s centering quote: "All is ephemeral — fame and the famous as well." — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 4.35 Paired with today’s haiku from The Way: We’re here an instant; to spend time lamenting life would be wasting it. — From ‘On Philosophy’ #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy
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- Having a sense of humor is one thing, but if you’re serious about ridiculous things then priorities ought to be reviewed. #Cato #Reflection #Stoicism #Philosophy #Motivation #Substack
- Otherwise, we shall be distracted by a maelstrom of unimportant worries which take our attention away from that which matters more: the sharpening of our reason and the brightening of our souls. #Spirituality #MarcusAurelius #Stoicism #Philosophy #Substack
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- Having a role model on whom you can base your decisions is important. Mine is my dad who passed when I was 10. Think for yourself, obviously, but take cues from good examples. #Epictetus #RoleModel #Stoicism #Philosophy #Substack
- I’ve posted a new #substack article with a poem from my book. A new article today! In it is a poem about philosophy, why I think it exists and how best to make use of it to find a good flow in life. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy #Reflection #Rationality #Spirituality
- An undeniable fact is this: we are all members of the human community, and each of us are a part of the interconnected cosmos–sharing a sliver of Nature’s soul itself–which offers us a way to seek understanding of its inner workings with our divinely gifted rationality. #Poetry #Stoicism #Philosophy
- An undeniable fact is this: we are all members of the human community, and each of us are a part of the interconnected cosmos–sharing a sliver of Nature’s soul itself–which offers us a way to seek understanding of its inner workings with our divinely gifted rationality. #Poetry #Stoicism #Philosophy
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- My daily reading buddy has found a new hang out spot. Few things beat contemplating the nature of the cosmos, and one of those things is contemplating the nature of the cosmos but with a cat! #Cat #BlackCat #Stoicism #Philosophy #BreakfastWithSeneca #Reflection #Stickers
- This is what equanimity and tranquility looks like. It is not indifference to things which we must nurture, but instead it is the understanding that things are indifferent to our worth and moral improvement which require our attention. #Seneca #Tranquility #Stoicism #Philosophy #Substack
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- I interpret this as: when things do not go the way you’d expected they would, move quickly to accept the things which are out of your control so that you are able to recover agency over your temperance. #MarcusAurelius #Meditations #Stoicism #Philosophy #Substack
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- Lest we be boisterous and take actions which are unbecoming of our intention to ascend to an improved state of human to and for one another. #MarcusAurelius #anger #Stoicism #Philosophy #Substack
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- Our instinct to prolong life can outshine – or cloud – our view of what is right. Have you considered where your line is currently drawn between doing what’s just and doing what’s best for yourself? Can you turn off your selfish impulses? #Epictetus #Reflection #Stoicism #Philosophy #Substack
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- If you’ve ever taken a vacation trying to get away from the crazy and undesirable things in your life only to then have a less than enjoyable time, it is because the troubles you seek to escape are carried with you wherever you go. #Seneca #Reflection #Stoicism #Philosophy #InnerDemons
- We can make it through what we decide we will persevere. In this post, we will explore the fact that persistence is within our control. #Poetry #Haiku #Stoicism #Philosophy #commentary #Substack #reflection #persistence #growth
