201201 — What I learned in my studies this morning

From Huang Po: Trying to eliminate environmental distractions in your effort to void thought is to miss the mark. The world and all in it is part of the Mind. Void your thoughts. You will find that the ten thousand things void themselves. 

(The Chun Chou Record, 21)

From Eric Hoffer: Hoffer terms misfits those who are "restless, dissatisfied, and haunted by the fear that their best years will be wasted before they reach their goal." They may be part of a movement, but not irredeemably so, as they still have hope they could do something with their lives. Veterans, returning from strict military life to more open civilian life, fall into this category. 

(The True Believer, VI-36)

From Panaetius of Rhodes: Ethics must be applied to personal life, professional life, political life . . . all aspects must include thoughts concerning right action. Our Philosophy must be connected to our daily life.

We must be prepared to defend our morality at all times, as Fate may send us conflicts and troubling situations at any moment.

(Lives of the Stoics, pp. 75-86)