Accepting the Universe You have never done anything wrong willingly
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Oct 9, 2025 Delve into a foggy morning of philosophical musings as Atesh presents Socrates' bold claim: no one willingly does wrong. Discover the intriguing distinction between awareness and unawareness in moral choices, and how emotions like anger can lead to temporary madness. Atesh discusses the trap of hatred and vengeance, emphasizing their destructive cycle. With a nod to Stoic teachings, he champions sustained awareness as a path to prevent regret and embrace the examined life. Engage with these profound reflections for a more thoughtful existence!
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Wrongdoing As Lack Of Awareness
- Socrates' claim: "no one does wrong willingly" reframes wrongdoing as a failure of awareness rather than intent.
- Atesh argues every regrettable action occurs during anger, fear, or unawareness, separating acts done in full awareness from those we regret.
Pause When Anger Steals Awareness
- When anger, resentment, or fear arise, pause because these states are forms of unawareness that produce regrettable actions.
- Regain attention and come back to your senses to prevent temporary madness from guiding choices.
Road Rage As Temporary Madness
- Atesh uses road rage to illustrate how anger causes immediate bad decisions we later regret.
- He notes awareness returns quickly and we recognize how silly and dangerous our actions were.