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STOIC POETRY | Morning anxiety
Sharing my results of the first Monday using my new Good Life Objective, “Audience”. My name is Kurt Bell. You can learn more about The...

Kurt Bell
Dec 1, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | Two chairs in a desert
Exploring a new objective to use in managing the many thoughts which crowd my mind demanding time and attention. My name is Kurt Bell....

Kurt Bell
Dec 1, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | Beating a small horse to death
Recounting an anecdote from Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment and the moral implications of not fearing God. My name is Kurt Bell. You...

Kurt Bell
Nov 24, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | “To die in the wilderness”
Reading from Going Alone and the chapter My muse is a corpse. My name is Kurt Bell. You can learn more about The Good Life in my book...

Kurt Bell
Nov 23, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | Reckless young men
My name is Kurt Bell. You can learn more about The Good Life in my book Going Alone. Be safe... But not too safe

Kurt Bell
Nov 23, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | Is my dog going to die?
Discovering that my dog may have eaten poison and working to control my emotional reaction and stay focused on helping to ensure my dog...

Kurt Bell
Nov 21, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | Good use of time
My name is Kurt Bell. You can learn more about The Good Life in my book Going Alone. Be safe... But not too safe.

Kurt Bell
Nov 20, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | Always ready to die
Reviewing the first objective of The Good Life. My name is Kurt Bell. You can learn more about The Good Life in my book Going Alone. Be...

Kurt Bell
Nov 20, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | Zaydok the priest and Nathan the prophet
My name is Kurt Bell. You can learn more about The Good Life in my book Going Alone. Be safe... But not too safe.

Kurt Bell
Nov 20, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | Message from Estonia
My name is Kurt Bell. You can learn more about The Good Life in my book Going Alone. Be safe... But not too safe.

Kurt Bell
Nov 20, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | Heavy conversations
Discussing how social distancing provides more opportunities for people to share the deeper and more personal sides of themselves. My...

Kurt Bell
Nov 20, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | COVID Blues
How have changes to your life affected your health during the global pandemic? My name is Kurt Bell. You can learn more about The Good...

Kurt Bell
Nov 20, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | In or out?
Discussion and consideration regarding if I should head deeper into solitude or out into the world of society, culture and humanity. My...

Kurt Bell
Nov 20, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | Scary thoughts
My name is Kurt Bell. You can learn more about The Good Life in my book Going Alone. Be safe... But not too safe.

Kurt Bell
Nov 20, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | Talking with Emily about her life in America
Quick chat with Emily as we went for our Thai food to be prepared and learning about her experience in America and what it is like to be...

Kurt Bell
Oct 15, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | Why aren't you afraid?
Reflecting on the reason that I am not afraid to live my life.

Kurt Bell
Oct 8, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | Just tell her the truth
Deciding to speak openly and honestly about the curious desire which holds your life.

Kurt Bell
Oct 6, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | Trapped
Thinking out loud about those of us who did not pursue our dreams of youth and who are later wondering if there’s any chance of a second...

Kurt Bell
Oct 5, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | Giving up on a dream
Responding to a young adult asking about the possible consequences of allowing his family to hold him back from the life which he truly...

Kurt Bell
Oct 4, 20201 min read


STOIC POETRY | Emily is coming home
With the pandemic persisting we decided it was safer to bring Emily back to live with us rather than the communal apartment complex where...

Kurt Bell
Oct 3, 20201 min read
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