Comments on: How to Find Contentment https://thehappyphilosopher.com/how-to-find-contentment/ A Guide to Freedom and Happiness Wed, 25 Oct 2017 04:24:13 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ask the Readers: Conquering Fear - 1500 Days to Freedom1500 Days to Freedom https://thehappyphilosopher.com/how-to-find-contentment/#comment-3553 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 11:02:42 +0000 http://thehappyphilosopher.com/?p=1249#comment-3553 […] this is what I came to: If you’re one of the ones who is doing fantastic, never forget to be grateful for your position in life. And if you see an opportunity to help someone who hasn’t done […]

]]> By: TheHappyPhilosopher https://thehappyphilosopher.com/how-to-find-contentment/#comment-2531 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:33:23 +0000 http://thehappyphilosopher.com/?p=1249#comment-2531 In reply to M.

Thanks M.

I had the same experience as you with the ancient stoics. Completely agree that Irvine does a tremendous job of talking about Stoicism in such a relatable way. It’s one of my favorite books. Just typing this comment makes me want to go read it again and hammer out a couple blog posts 🙂

]]> By: M https://thehappyphilosopher.com/how-to-find-contentment/#comment-2528 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 22:51:37 +0000 http://thehappyphilosopher.com/?p=1249#comment-2528 HP, I’ve read the book you link to, “A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy,” and found it profoundly impactful. It has definitely influenced the way I think and approach life on a daily basis. After a taste of Stoicism through Seneca’s letters, I tried to wade through Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, but the language was so stilted and repetitive that I lost interest. William Irvine makes Stoicism so accessible in his “Guide to the Good Life;” I think it’s a great read for anyone who has been enjoying your musings. Keep up the great work.

]]> By: TheHappyPhilosopher https://thehappyphilosopher.com/how-to-find-contentment/#comment-2133 Tue, 27 Dec 2016 05:47:07 +0000 http://thehappyphilosopher.com/?p=1249#comment-2133 In reply to PhysicianOnFIRE.

Yes, although one of the caves was blocked off when we were there.

]]> By: TheHappyPhilosopher https://thehappyphilosopher.com/how-to-find-contentment/#comment-2132 Tue, 27 Dec 2016 05:46:08 +0000 http://thehappyphilosopher.com/?p=1249#comment-2132 In reply to Steve Heil.

Thank you Steve!

]]> By: PhysicianOnFIRE https://thehappyphilosopher.com/how-to-find-contentment/#comment-2084 Sat, 24 Dec 2016 02:31:27 +0000 http://thehappyphilosopher.com/?p=1249#comment-2084 Great advice – and I visited that same black beach at Wai’anapanapa just before arriving at Hana last month. Did you go in the little cave to the right of the beach?

Cheers!
-PoF

]]> By: Steve Heil https://thehappyphilosopher.com/how-to-find-contentment/#comment-2083 Sat, 24 Dec 2016 02:25:24 +0000 http://thehappyphilosopher.com/?p=1249#comment-2083 Well said!!! Happy Holidays to you and your family too!!!

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