This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient Middle Platonist philosopher and biographer Plutarch's essay On Awareness Of Progress In Virtue

This episode focuses specifically on his discussion of a yearning for philosophy, not typical academic philosophy but actual philosophy as a way of life, as an index for whether a person is making moral progress or not. He examines what this looks like in a person and how it leads them to prioritize philosophy over other matters in their lives

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Plutarch, On Awareness Of Progress In Virtue - Yearning For Philosophy - Sadler's Lectures

This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient Middle Platonist philosopher and biographer Plutarch's essay On Awareness Of Progress In Virtue

This episode focuses specifically on his discussions bearing upon something he takes as an important index for our development, namely the changes in our discourse. He looks a number of different aspects of this, one of which is the topics that we focus on talking about with others in philosophy.  He also thinks that we should avoid using philosophy for making a display in social gatherings, and that we need to curb contention, anger, arrogance, and exasperation.

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Plutarch, On Awareness Of Progress In Virtue - Evaluation of One's Own Discourse - Sadler's Lectures

John 20:27

Then He said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here; see My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.’

- Doubt can rob us of our hope and our strength.
- Believing enables us to step forward with confidence.
- Don’t doubt God’s ability or His love and care for you.
- Let your faith and trust in God grow and do not entertain doubt and fear.

Prayer: Lord, forgive me for any unbelief that has crept into my heart. I choose to believe in You and in Your great faithfulness and love towards me. You are my faithful God. Amen.

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HAPPINESS

A Good Life
Mark Lambert, Lee Kennedy


Verse I
Seems another year’s coming to an end
And I find myself taking stock
Of how my life has been 


From my battles fought
I gladly paid the price


All I’ve got to say


It’s a good life!


Chorus I
I’ve traveled to many places 
I thought I’d never see
Cared for my loved ones
And they’ve cared for me
 
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A Good Life!


Verse II
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And I can’t think of much life
That has ever passed me by


Some have told me
You’ve made a huge sacrifice


All I’ve got to say


It’s a good life!


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I‘ve brought out the gifts
That live inside of me
Pushed my life to the edge
Sometimes foolishly
 
Heard my children laugh 
From deep inside their soul
Watched their eyes light up
As adventures would unfold


Know what I call that?


 A Good Life!


A Good Life!


Bridge
Sometime life shows 
How I’ve handled all my trials
Taps me on the shoulder
And brings out my smile


Chorus I
I’ve traveled to many places 
I thought I’d never see
Cared for my loved ones
And they’ve cared for me
 
Helped a needy neighbor  
That filled me with pride
And I held a precious baby 
To my chest, it made me cry


Know what I call that?


A Good Life!


A Good Life!




A Good Life!


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Nos encanta el dia

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