I’ve been taking a strong look at two similar but different philosophies recently and want to dive deeper.
Stoicism and Taoism.
I’ve studied, practiced and taught Christianity but these days I have a hard time coming to terms with so many things that I actually don’t know what to think anymore.
I understand the word of God but sometimes it is a difficult concept. It is mysterious, sometimes enigmatic, but not beyond my capability.
I’ve served in a few missionary trips overseas, witnessed modern day Biblical miracles so I’m not divorced from it, and would never call myself an atheist. Spirituality pervades everything I’m involved in, but I don’t know how to put my finger on it.
Studying other schools of thought is permissible, even encouraged. So I will do just that.
Stoicism is a philosophy of personal ethics informed by its system of logic and its views on the natural world.
The truth taught in Taoism is to embrace life in actions that support you as a person.
These philosophies don’t diminish beliefs but enhance by putting them into practical, applicable use.
I can believe in that. I can practice that.