some thoughts on stuff

[life_question]

so, today we had this padiea seminar to start this biography project thing that we have on overcoming obstacles. Usually padieas suck ass, but today we had a translation from the stoic philosopher Epictetus (sp?). *hugs philosophy* It was so calming and relaxing, and my love of philosophy is so great that I didn't even mind that most of the people

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[aurelias_roses]

We had a padiea seminar a while ago, and we had to ask a certain amount of questions and answer a certain amount of questions, so we didn't have much time, so I didn't get to answer some questions or ask anyone else questions about their answers or anything at it made me sad and whoa this is a really long sentence.

[life_question]

we have them every month, so in the last few years I've learned how to voice my thoughts in the amount of time that we have. It takes practice, though...

[aurelias_roses]

It's not even that I don't know how to voice my thoughts quickly. It's just that I don't get to because somone else is always talking.

[life_question]

you've got to be agressive. just butt in.

[descartes_rock]

Your teacher is very perceptive.

[life_question]

what makes you say that?

[descartes_rock]

Because you are wise.

[life_question]

but what is this "wisdom" you speak of?

and is it even possible for anyone to ever truly be "wise"?

[jeweleddragon]

What's a padeia seminar?

[life_question]

it's where we read something and then sit around in a cirsle discussing it.

[jeweleddragon]

I wanna go to one!

[life_question]

it's pretty interesting, if you can do it with smart people and get a good discussion going. unfortunatly, this happens quite rarely.