“Every error implies conflict; for since he who errs does not wish to go wrong but to go right, plainly he is not doing what he wishes.”  Epictetus  (See Full Quote Here)

What is Epictetus getting at here?  If you read the full excerpt, there is a lot to digest in this philosophical pondering.  In the end, it comes down to this:  Think before you do.  When I take an action, when I make a decision about what to do, and when I choose how I will live my life, it should be consistent with my values, with my rationality. Continue reading →