Online stoicism talk

The talk went through the 7 pillars of stoicism. I asked some question at the end to make use of being there, but would have like more interactive participation. I don’t fell as though I will join that group again for a while.

Walk with Nina

I gave her an update on my findings with the study group and how the existential inertia described by the Gnostics felt so relevant in my life. We pondered meaning and while she was explaining something, an off topic thought entered my head.

• Meaning and knowledge:
  • Meaning arises through experiencing a difference between the sides of a boundary combined with the forces for change, where the potentiality for change holds meaning.
  • The degree of agency to observe, analyse and manipulate the sameness and difference of the boundary experienced is structured through the inherited culture, a personal history, and the application the potentialities of change offers.
  • Insight as a defined understanding itself comes with limitations and vulnerability to self-deception.
• Forces:
  • Creativity, curiosity, improvement
  • Fulfilment, flow, achievement, belonging
  • Uncomfort, boredom, anxiety
  • Clumsy undeveloped subpersonalities taking hold
  • Existential inertia, not having the needed perspectival and participatory knowing
• Bringing it together for integration and action: When looking at what path to direct myself, is the activity of creating a good life one of choosing the agent and arena I want to be and within that provides limits that affords meaning and the forces for change? If so, do I simply sucom to the limits and self-deception within that container?