210729 What I learned in my studies this morning

Philosophy is
Mind working to heal the soul.

Hard, but rewarding.

Daily Stoic:

A friend came to me yesterday with a problem, asking for Stoic advice.  They practice Stoicism — they probably know it better than I do — they just wanted a different perspective in case they were missing something.  Unfortunately, I don't think I helped.

Their problem is long-term and intransigent with no quick fix. 

They began by asking me to start with Chapter II of Marcus' Meditations. They knew I'd know:

We talked about this passage.  We talked about internals and externals.  We talked about responsibility and how they can only manage their own actions and character.  We talked about options.

In the end, I'm not sure anything I said mattered.

All I can do is accept that I tried my best and they their salvation is up to them.  I cannot do it for them.

I still wish I could have helped more.

Today's Meditation:

Daily Shakespeare: