Dear Seminarians,
During fraught times can we reach out to stoicism, or its cousin epicureanism for guidance? The mere act of searching with others for understanding and pursuing a good life is a healthy step.
Pete, Negar and I struggle (pleasantly) with the right mix of ideas and art to make a Good Life Seminar event you carry out with you. We believe the fecund acts of learning and sharing have special powers. We have learned over the years to honor philosophers for their mighty questions while looking to poets, essayists, dramatists, for joy, insights, and passion.
But, in the end, it is the quality of thinking and high energy for sharing that separates a Good Life seminar experience from others. In this regard we have been very fortunate. The richness of diverse backgrounds and shared curiosity and insights transforms and lifts the readings to a whole new level of understanding and joy.
We look forward to seeing you in November 10-12 at Cavallo Point.
Cheers,
John, Pete and Negar