Practical Stoicism Even Inadvertence is Beautiful
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Jul 2, 2022 Dive into the poetic side of Stoicism with insights from Marcus Aurelius on the beauty of nature’s inadvertence. Discover how noticing the mundane can deepen your connection to the world around you. Reflect on aging and decay as divine aspects of existence. The conversation contrasts Stoic straightforwardness with Buddhist poetry, revealing the richness of perception. A thought-provoking journey that highlights the beauty in life’s simple details!
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Beauty In Nature's Inadvertence
- Nature produces accidental forms that still appeal to our senses and stir appetite.
- Marcus argues those inadvertent details reveal a subtle, intrinsic beauty worth noticing.
Finding Beauty In Decay And Age
- Everyday signs of decay and maturity can register as a distinct kind of beauty to the attuned observer.
- Marcus says those who feel nature deeply will find pleasure in things others overlook.
Stoic Plainness As Aesthetic
- Stoicism's plainness can itself be an aesthetic quality, like the split tops of loaves.
- Tanner contrasts Stoic bluntness with Buddhist poetic language to show a different kind of beauty.
