Today's Stoic Thought
“To make a goal of comfort or happiness has never appealed to me; a system of ethics built on this basis would be sufficient only for a herd of cattle.”
In modern life, seeking only comfort and happiness might lead to a lack of growth and resilience. Instead, focusing on values like integrity and kindness can provide a deeper sense of fulfillment. For example, choosing to have a difficult conversation with a friend to maintain honesty and strengthen the relationship, even if it temporarily causes discomfort, aligns with a values-based approach to life.
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.
Proverbs 11:3 aligns with the idea of prioritizing values like integrity over seeking immediate comfort. It emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity, which are essential components of wisdom.
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