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- | Minimalism has always interested me. One of my attractions to Greek thought and living is their belief in having nothing in excess and knowing yourself as outlined by the Oracle at Delphi. These always seemed to be sensible goals. These motifs are prevalent in Greek thought all the way from Socrates to Epicurus to Epictetus and the Desert Fathers. Jesus even picked up on these motifs and integrated them into his message. | + | Minimalism has always interested me. One of the attractions to Greek thought and living is their belief in having nothing in excess and knowing yourself as outlined by the Oracle at Delphi. These always seemed to be sensible goals and a good way to make some sort of difference in a confusing world. These motifs are prevalent in Greek thought all the way from Socrates to Epicurus to Epictetus and the Desert Fathers. Jesus even picked up on these motifs and integrated them into his message. |
It's remarkable how much we have forgotten over the centuries. Although we may admire the aforementioned men, our society comes way short of trying to live a sensible life or even trying to emulate their example. We are all too absorbed in things that really do not lead to sensible living. | It's remarkable how much we have forgotten over the centuries. Although we may admire the aforementioned men, our society comes way short of trying to live a sensible life or even trying to emulate their example. We are all too absorbed in things that really do not lead to sensible living. | ||
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- | This well-thought out post shows what steps can be taken to live sensibly. | + | This well-thought out post shows what steps can be taken to live sensibly. It also doesn' |
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+ | But the main purpose of this post is to outline all of the minimalist snippets I find throughout my readings of the ancients. | ||
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- | This snippet from "The Cynic" shows a good understanding of what qualifies for minimalistic living: | + | This snippet from "The Cynic" |
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+ | Archilochus on the vast, expansive wealth of the Lydian ruler Gyges, and why having wealth and power is not a enviable position: | ||
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+ | Of Gyges and his treasuries\\ | ||
+ | Are no concern of mine.\\ | ||
+ | Jealousy has no power over me,\\ | ||
+ | Nor do I envy a god his work,\\ | ||
+ | And I do not burn to rule.\\ | ||
+ | Such things have no\\ | ||
+ | Fascination for my eyes.'' | ||
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