The Art of Living

I am particularly fond of the guidance that Epictecus gives about observing in proper proportion and moderation. I think that I am leaning toward this one because I am sometimes very impulsive when it comes to urges in purchasing items just for the sake of doing so, or because I have the money to do so. I like the first line: "Through vigilance, we can forestall the tendency to excess." I think this line says a lot about self control and knowing one's own body and mind. Now, whenever I feel myself falling into or thinking about satisfying an urge that is merely one of impulse, I tell myself that I just don't need to do it.