To understand the education of children, we might look at how someone tends to his own land. When we see a beautiful garden, we must remember—it did not appear out of nowhere. That plot may once have been overrun with weeds, unstructured and chaotic—or in danger of becoming so. But a wise gardener begins with... Continue Reading →
There is a lot of distraction in today’s life, as mentioned elsewhere. We need to identify our main goals in life and pursue them, even at the expense of these distractions. Then, we need to identify the distractions and eliminate them. This is true when dealing with a two-year-old as well. We can easily introduce... Continue Reading →
It is important to understand that the great spirits of humanity have been formed by other great spirits. Aristotle, for example, discipled Alexander the Great, shaping not only his mind but also his vision of leadership. In a similar way, Marcus Aurelius studied the teachings of Epictetus through his masters. There are many other examples... Continue Reading →
Many parents concentrate mainly on what we might call a utilitarian education—focused on skills that can produce measurable results or financial returns. While this has its place, it can leave us blind to the value of endeavors that cannot be justified in utilitarian terms. Yet these “non-utilitarian” areas—such as philosophy, theology, the arts—are often the... Continue Reading →
The Deeper Diver 