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Morals, Ethics, Law, Justice, Subjectivity, and Objectivity: Can You Reserve Judgment?

[DISCLAIMER] Unlike some people I know personally and professionally, who practice avoidance, I’ve paid close attention to reactions by people in relation to the case of Lindsay Clancy having killed her children. Specifically, I stated in Trials: Subjective and Objective Views of Justice and Injustice: Regarding my subjective knowledge, neither the prosecution nor defense in the Clancy trial disputed the allegation that she killed (to deprive of life: cause the death of)

Deric Hollings

Sep 919 min read

Trials: Subjective and Objective Views of Justice and Injustice

[DISCLAIMER] The Trials We Face, and a Distinction between Justice and Injustice As Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is informed by Stoic philosophy, this blog entry is part of an ongoing series regarding a book entitled The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman. The authors quote ancient Stoic philosopher Seneca, who stated, “To bear trials with a calm mind robs misfortune of its streng

The Daily Stoic

Deric Hollings

Sep 522 min read

Wisdom and Acting Justly Are One and the Same

[DISCLAIMER] As Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is informed by Stoic philosophy, this blog entry is part of an ongoing series regarding a book entitled The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman. The authors quote ancient Stoic Marcus Aurelius, who stated, “Soon you will die, and still you aren’t sincere, undisturbed, or free from suspicion that external things can harm you, nor are you gr

The Daily Stoic

Deric Hollings

Aug 1910 min read

Internal Conflict: Reverence and Justice

[DISCLAIMER] My primary military occupational specialty when enlisted in the United States (U.S.) Marine Corps was military police (MP). My secondary billet was Marine Security Guard (MSG). In the above photo, as an MSG, I was assigned to the U.S. Embassy, Lima, Peru (2000-2001). Initially, I was ignorant (lacking knowledge, education, or awareness) about how MSGs supported the mission of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). However, once I gained knowledge, wisdom, and

The Daily Stoic

Deric Hollings

Jun 110 min read

An Eye for an Eye Leaves the Whole World Blind

[ DISCLAIMER ] On the album Trouble & a Pair of Dice (2018), by lyricist NapsNdreds along with producer Nottz , is the track “ Blind Folds ” that features vocals by Neenah . On the chorus, Neenah sings: I know, I know you probably wear a blindfold, Because once you look, you can’t un-see anymore Tell me how does it feel to be in the dark? Will you ever see the light? As time goes by, An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind . Regarding the last line of the chor

Hip Hop and REBT

Deric Hollings

Mar 269 min read