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Should We Give Up Our Addictions?

Should We Give Up Our Addictions?

"We must give up many things to which we are addicted,” says Seneca in one of his letters. These actions can shape how others see us. More importantly, they affect how we perceive ourselves. Even the small addictions which appear harmless erode our courage,...

Why Should I Get Out of Bed?

Why Should I Get Out of Bed?

Was I born for pleasure? Or was I born for a greater purpose? This is a question Marcus Aurelius asked himself every morning; especially on cold ones. Every morning we may ask ourselves why we are getting out of bed. We can remind ourselves why we are not staying...

How Old Are The English?

How Old Are The English?

Sauron… I mean, Tony Blair once said that Britain is a young country. “Maybe,” I’d say, “but England? That’s a different story. And the English? Well… the English are far older than you’ve been told.” English identity has often been called into question. The Tudors...