Mid-Year Reflection
“Freedom is the prize we are working for,” Seneca wrote, “not being a slave to anything—not to compulsion, not to chance events….show me a man who isn’t a slave.” Indeed, we have many masters.
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2022: The Year of Balance
January 1, 2022 It’s a new year and everyone is making their new resolutions! I typically use my birthday as my “new year” of making new goals and challenges, but I didn’t take the time to reflect during my birthday weekend this year due to other events. So, I took advantage of this week to […]
Read MoreAnother 10 Year Milestone!
It’s my 10 year anniversary at NCDOC today. Here are some reflections on what I’ve learned.
Read MoreListen to Your Calling
“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love.” ~Rumi
Read MoreAn Ode to Friendship
“Associate with those who will make a better man out of you. Welcome those whom you yourself can improve.” ~Seneca I may not always know (or remember) how I came to know most of the people in my life, but I do know why or how some acquaintances evolved into friendships. While reevaluating my social […]
Read MoreAlive Time
“In many circumstances, we do not deal with our affairs in accordance with correct assumptions, but rather we follow thoughtless habit.” — Musonius Rufus One of the things I have learned over this past year is that I have way more control over how I spend my time, with whom I spend my time, and the […]
Read MoreThe Need For Grace and Forgiveness
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:31-32).
Read MoreCreate Your Modus Operandi
For several years, I have been working on a purposeful modus operandi – my every day mode of operations – based on clear principles and values from which my every action descends. In short, bringing the practice of philosophy and ethics to all facets of everyday life; becoming a stickler for truth and honesty; and […]
Read MoreA Love of Work
There are very few times that I can remember in which I am counting the seconds until my work day ends. Don’t get me wrong, I have had days that I wish I were not working and would rather be anywhere doing something else. However, overall, I really do like to work. There is something […]
Read More“Love’s Philosophy”
Today is a perfect opportunity to share some beautiful poetry. May it provide you a sense of connection and a little bit of color to brighten your world. Enjoy! The fountains mingle with the river And the rivers with the ocean, The winds of heaven mix for ever With a sweet emotion; Nothing in the […]
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Rebecca A. Siders, PhD 