"there is only one way to happiness and that is
to cease worrying about things which are beyond
the power of our will."

-epictetus

My life and my poetry have been inspired by
Stoicism, which is the life-philosophy that I
practice.

The Stoic philosopher, Epictetus, has been my
teacher and guide toward finding the peace I
have today.

I found a translation of the Enchiridion,
translated by George Long in 1888, which is in
the public domain, which means it's free from
copyright restrictions.

I plan on sharing it with you, chapter by
chapter, to read your thoughts, to teach, and
to learn.

Everything you would want to know about myself
and my way of life can be found in the next 52
deviations.

-Shawn-

identify:
identify the self-defeating thoughts
that are attacking you.

block:
block the attacking thought.
ask "is this thought true? where does
this thought lead? is that where i want
to go?"

counter-punch:
replace the attacking thought with a
wiser thought.


i am a spiritual warrior and a philosophical
athlete. i am constantly boxing against my
inner demons. there are ten rounds i have to
fight to win my freedom. i will win. i will
be victorious.

-shawn-

the soul becomes painted with the color of its thoughts.

-shawn-

Я стала безразлична к радости, боли, счастья, и грусти.

-Шон-