Hedonism
Are you a hedonist? If not, perhaps you should aspire to be. Hedonism has been given a bad rap (eat! drink! and be merry!), but the Greeks understood it more as appreciation of what life has to offer. It was the pursuit of contentment (Democritus), moments of positive enjoyment (Cyrenaics), tranquility and freedom from fear, obtained through knowledge, friendship and living an ethical and moderate life (Epicureans). Hedonism comes close to the Buddhist practice of mindfulness. Live in the moment – not recklessly, but with attention and intention. What moments do you savour? What do you appreciate in life?
— Wayne Visser
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