Life Actions with Eyes Wide Opened (The Handbook)

31-40

Many of these sections have a lot to do with being you and not letting the others interfere with what you are doing or thinking. For me these sections made me realize or learn that as long as you are sure of something nothing else matters, especially what other people are going to say or think. Do what you are capable of doing and always be aware of what you are doing. A person must always stand out.

“Just as in walking about you pay attention so as not to step on a nail or twist your foot, pay attention in the same way so as not to hard your ruling principles. And if we are on guard about this in every action, we shall set about it more securely.” This is section 38, and it is a perfect example of what I learn from Epictetus. Everything being a person is doing can be done cautiously, not just little things but in general everything. Things would be so much easier if they were to be done with special attention. As to other sections I have interpreted that these sections are for learning the rules of just paying more attention to life. I do not know if other interpret these sections the same way, but reading through this I have learned the values of being conscious of what I am doing.