by Rupe | Aug 24, 2018 | philosophy-religion, Reflections
Imagine you are at a child’s funeral. The child is yours. The air is numb with silence. An ache so deep you can barely breathe moves through you, until it bursts and you cry out loud. Somebody passes a tissue; another rests his hand on your shoulder.
In time, your eyes run out of tears. But now there is a hole in your heart in the shape of a child, and it feels like it will never heal. Maybe it shouldn’t, you think to yourself. You lost a child. This stays with you. It’s supposed to stay with you.
Source: Do not weep for your dead: how to mourn as the Stoics did
My Comments: Interesting piece on Stoicism. Well worth the read.
by Rupe | Aug 8, 2018 | Tweets
Once, the Internet was fun. It’s time to move on.
We’ve built up archives of our past selves online over the years — tweets, social media, message-board posts, live journals or, ahem, deadjournals. And, increasingly, those past selves have become liabilities.
Source: How do I delete my old tweets? Here’s a step-by-step guideMy Comments: Pretty good step by step
by Rupe | Aug 7, 2018 | Education, Mentoring
Starting college is an exciting, yet terrifying prospect. It’s worth it in the end for most students, but there are still some things I wish I’d known before my first day.
Source: Transition from High School – What I Wish I Knew Before Starting College
My Comments: Pretty good piece.
by Rupe | Jul 25, 2018 | Mentoring
Going to college is one of life’s most exciting events, but many students don’t realize it’s more than tuition, studying and fun. It may be the first time they have to manage their own finances. Parents can help by starting the conversation about finances early and teaching good habits while their student is still at home, so that when it’s time to head off to school, both will feel more confident. Here are four ideas that might help:
Source – NFCU
My Comments: Pretty good piece. Good advice.
by Rupe | Jul 2, 2018 | Mentoring
Advice is one thing that is freely given away, but watch that you take only what is worth having. He who takes advice about his savings from one who is inexperienced in such matters, shall pay with his savings for proving the falsity of their opinions.”
Source: Why You Shouldn’t Take Advice From (Almost) Anyone
Comments: Really good piece.
