I just posted this:
This thread can be used for comments or thought on personal contemplation through the lens of Epicurean philosophy.
Your Experience with Philosophical and Practical Contemplations Through the Lens of Epicurean Philosophy
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Kalosyni : Thanks for this thread, and the prompting blog.
For me, these days, it's mostly how (a) to abide in some serenity and ease in the midst of all the turmoil in the world (some of which directly affects people I know), (b) while appreciating my AFHB*, and (c) finding ways to enjoy each day, one day at a time.
One of my strategies (Vivian’s too) is to limit our news feed, and to watch more sports instead. Also, I now am spending more time, especially in the afternoon, just reading.
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“Attention-Fluid, Hypertexting Brain” (my more affirming version of ADHD – especially rejecting that last D).
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“Attention-Fluid, Hypertexting Brain” (my more affirming version of ADHD – especially rejecting that last D).
Well said!
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Just in terms of contemplation tools, I conjured up, over time, this virtual version of a Roman lararium (a home shrine). The central figure is my paternal grandmother, Mae, flanked by images of Epicurus (Mae is likely the most Epicurean person I’ve known, and somewhat of a personal hero to me). The face at the bottom left is my “fractured” self. The rest is symbols and phrases that have some personal connection/meaning – they might not all be strictly Epicurean, but I think they mostly are. It’s all in Latin except for the Ἡδονή - Ἁρμονία - Ἐὐδαιμονίᾱ formula. At the moment, I have it set as my wallpaper, so it's the first thing I see when I open my Chromebook.
