Graduation Day: A treatise on Epicurus and Christ

an image of lady graduating in cap and gown

Epicurus, the Greek philosopher wrote, “Death does not concern us, because as long as we exist, death is not here. And once it does come, we no longer exist.” Epicurus believed that the fear of death robbed humanity of experiencing true happiness.  According to Epicurus, if mankind could accept death as the end of being, then we could find happiness …

The Rock in the Lake

ripple on a water surface

Several years ago I watched an episode of Xena, The Warrior Princess and at the final scene of the particular episode, Xena and Gabrielle arrive at a lake. Turning to Gabrielle, Xena said, “See how calm the surface of the water is?…That was me once.” Xena then throws a rock into the lake, both looking at the ripples that formed …