We're Stronger Together
“If you wish your house to be well managed, imitate the Spartan Lycurgus. For as he did not fence his city with walls, but fortified the inhabitants by virtue and preserved the city always free. So do you not cast around your house a large court and raise high towers, but strengthen the dwellers by good-will and fidelity and friendship, and then nothing harmful will enter it, not even if the whole band of wickedness shall array itself against it.”
—Epictetus
Enchiridion
Imagine the security of your home not as a fortress of bricks, but as a castle built on the strength of relationships within it. Your home's true armor is the goodwill, faithfulness, and friendship shared by those who live there. By cultivating these values, you create an environment where negativity can't easily penetrate.
Whether it's conflict, mistrust, or external troubles knocking at your door, a household united by strong moral bonds stands resilient. So, how firm are the foundational virtues in your home?
Now, think about your daily interactions with family and housemates. Are they characterized by patience, support, and understanding?
Just as high walls do not guarantee the safety of a city, extravagant possessions and ostentatious displays do not ensure a happy home.
Real security and tranquility stem from the heart of your domestic life—trust and mutual respect.
In what ways can you reinforce these principles today? Perhaps it's through a simple act of kindness, an earnest conversation, or a commitment to be more present with those you love.
Remember, in nurturing these inner defenses, you make your home an unassailable sanctuary.