The absence of Stoicism in modern university curricula perpetuates institutional control over students' intellectual and emotional development. Stoicism's emphasis on self-mastery and emotional sovereignty poses a threat to institutions seeking to mold and manipulate individuals. Integrating Stoicism into education could foster critical thinking and emotional resilience, challenging societal norms and promoting independence.
Category: musings
An Open Letter of Apology to My Former Students
Ascension requires acknowledgment of wrongdoings, admitting to those wrongdoings, and apologizing for those wrongdoings in order to release and move forward. And so, I am writing here today to apologize to my former students. I failed you as a trusted educator. Let me explain why. I was a Social Justice Advocate in my twenties, and,… Continue reading An Open Letter of Apology to My Former Students
Apartheid, Genocide, Colonizer – Lost in Translation: How Misusing Words Can Spell Trouble
Words have an uncanny ability to shape our thoughts, our relationships, and even our destinies. But what happens when we wield them like a double-edged sword, using them without truly understanding their meanings? The consequences they may have for certain groups of people can be as treacherous as navigating uncharted waters with the wrong map.… Continue reading Apartheid, Genocide, Colonizer – Lost in Translation: How Misusing Words Can Spell Trouble
Choosing Your Place in the Pages of Progress: Standing on the Right Side of History
It almost seems inconceivable that I’m writing a blog about this right now. For decades, since I was a young child, I always heard comments like, “If I were alive during WWII, I would have stood up for the Jews.” And now, Jews are faced with the largest single genocide of their people SINCE the… Continue reading Choosing Your Place in the Pages of Progress: Standing on the Right Side of History
Indoctrination – a War Between the Right and the Left
I'm making a blog post for this because I posted it all on my social media, but I'd like another space for it, as well: I am glad to be raising my child in France, where the concept of laïcité is heavily enforced in schools and also extends to any cult-like movements, like focusing on… Continue reading Indoctrination – a War Between the Right and the Left
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