A stranger drops some litter...
What is the 'right' thing to do? Perhaps I should stop them, try to educate them, in order to do my social responsibility for the world. This would display Courage, knowing that the exchange might not go well. Alternatively, does it demonstrate Wisdom to avoid doing anything, because I know it is unlikely to generate a productive conversation and it isn't the most appropriate time to help that person. Alternatively I could just pick it up myself, which feels like displaying social justice but without the courage or self-confidence that would be ideal. I'm sure there are some other theoretical implications too...
Reduce Christmas indulgence?
Hi Jon, Something I’ve been thinking about recently. I’m a fan of Christmas, it evokes happy memories and makes me feel good. Lots of those memories are about indulging desires, whether that be food, spending money, or lazily watching tv. I understand that the short-term pleasure of this may not last and a Stoic restraint might be more beneficial in the long run, but this also feels like I’m missing out on Christmas fun. After all, if I hadn’t indulged in the first place, I wouldn’t have these happy memories and feelings about Christmas. What do you think? Graham