May 8th, 2021
Where is Good? In our reasoned choices. Where is Evil? In our reasoned choices. Where is that which is neither Good nor Evil? In the things outside of our own reasoned choice.
Reflecting on today's message, it is easy to suggest Stoicism looks at the world as either black or white. Stoicism is much deeper than that.
We often contemplate a situation and make choices based on what is good for us. Our choices should be based on what is "good" and "right" morally and not our exclusive benefit
Epictetus gets to the brass tacks. We need to ignore our wants and desires. We need to choose good and right and make that our focus.