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Moderation

October 26, 2025

Virtue Series | Week 9 – Moderation

Moderation is not restraint but rhythm—the art of proportion that steadies emotion, action, and desire. Franklin saw it as self-command: the freedom found in balance. This week’s reflection explores how composure, forgiveness, and gratitude anchor the soul amid the noise of excess. Continue reading

Body, Mind, Spirit

Agency, Benjamin Franklin, Character, Leadership, Mindfulness, Moderation, Personal Development, philosophy, Quotes, Virtue
August 20, 2025

Thirteen Weeks, Thirteen Virtues

13 weeks. 13 virtues. Inspired by Ben Franklin’s system of moral improvement, I’m tracking and reflecting on one virtue each week—starting with Temperance. This isn’t self-help fluff. It’s a disciplined return to first principles. Continue reading

Body, Mind, Spirit

Agency, Benjamin Franklin, Character, Chastity, Cleanliness, Frugality, Humility, Industry, Justice, Leadership, Moderation, Order, Personal Development, Quotes, Resolution, Silence, Temperance, Theodore Roosevelt, Tranquility, Virtue

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