The Good Book

So I've stumbled across an amazingly fascinating read, one that really brings out my own beliefs in ways that are also insightful and edifying.

I've been looking through the library for books on philosophy and general views on life, and this is the first one that really began to speak to me. I think it's good to get your beliefs down so that you are able to stick to them. More often than not, we are confronted with the views and beliefs of society and conforming only serves as a means of surrendering our individuality and 'admitting' (albeit in delusion and/or fearfulness) that their beliefs are better. Instead, it is far better (for our own sake) to be firm in our beliefs though open in our exploration of life, and that, I believe, is what this book is all about.

So if you get the chance, browse through a copy at the library or online, begin to feel that unique signature of essence within you and begin to let it shine. 

"For if you adhere to your principles, those very persons who at first ridiculed you will afterwards admire you. But if you are conquered by them, you will incur a double ridicule. If you turn your attention to externals, so as to wish to please anyone, be assured that you will hinder your scheme of life. Be contented, then, in everything, devoted to living wisely, and it will suffice you. the question at the end of each day is, 'How long will you delay to be wise?' " 

- The Good Book