Summer Dispatch: Brain on Hiatus

The heat has officially melted my ability to form coherent thoughts. My one surviving air conditioner—bless its overworked heart—lives in the bedroom, valiantly trying to do the job of two since its partner perished in the dining room. Posting may be sporadic until things cool down. Until then, I’ll be sweating creatively… or just sweating. This summer’s shaping up to be a scorcher—at least inside my house it is. Stay cool. 😎

Introspection

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Introspection

This term refers to self-examination of one’s own words, deeds, and inner thoughts. Introspection is a way of moral cultivation put forward by Mencius (372?—289 BC). Mencius inherited the Confucian belief that one’s moral integrity and meritorious deeds are determined by his own ethical cultivation. If his words or deeds fail to gain endorsement or appreciation from others, one should not blame them. On the contrary, one should examine himself to find out if his words and deeds as well as inner thoughts conform to standards of ethics and propriety.