Sophrosyne
be of good human spirit
mens sana in
corpore sano
be of sound mind
be of sound body
be guided by knowledge
be fulfilled by steadiness
value your virtues
evade extravagances
display self-control
insightful awareness
exercise a healthy mind
express a strong heart
live by clear illustration
to realize true happiness
triumph trying obstacles
through deep awareness
practice goodness
temperance
generosity
confidence
harmony
humility
wisdom
be of good cheer
be a good influence
live happy
live free
and love
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According to Aristotle’s sensibilities, virtue is
excellence at being human. Virtue, aids
in basic human survival, to thrive successfully, form spirited and meaningful
relationships with others and to achieve true happiness. I came across the word Sophrosyne on Facebook
one afternoon. Someone posted it as an
image, its definition. I jotted it down
for safe keeping and further reading and stumbled across my scribble this
morning; the kind of day where I needed a bit of reminding to live by virtue,
with the goal of happiness in mind, not only for me but for my people and fellow man. Christians believe that virtue is a substance
that acts on faith, capable of manifesting miracles. I like that idea and I also buy into
Aristotle’s ideas. Melded together, it
all makes for a beautiful human belief.
I buy it. I must, I wrote this
poem.
It’s still miserable and rainy. They are calling for 55+ millimeters of rain
tomorrow. Saturday. It’ll be a good day if you’re a duck. The good news is, we’re not made of sugar so
we won’t melt. However you spend your
weekend I hope you’re warm, loved and happy.
In propinquity,
Nic
