Finding Purpose: What's the Point of It All?

Have you ever desired to understand your purpose in this complex world?

Alright, calling all my psychology lovers! Where are you? Because I’ve got a good one this week. Sapien Ethics, written by Mark F. Goodwin, is an 85-page mini book containing 2,000 years of Stoic concepts. (So, yes, another book based on Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome). But! Instead of having the story follow the journey of a hero, you the reader are the hero. Let me explain.

“As Plato said, every soul is deprived of truth against its will. The same holds true for justice, self-control, goodwill to others, and every similar virtue. It’s essential to constantly keep this in your mind, for it will make you more gentle to all”

                        -Marcus Aurelius

Sapien Ethics is NOT a self-help book, as claimed by the synopsis on the back of the book. Instead, the emphasis is focused on this book being a guide. It helps us make better choices once we know why we make certain decisions….which sounds eerily similar to a self-help book but what do I know as an amateur. What makes this afternoon read different though is the use of ancient concepts to help explain modern life. (You can see a depiction of modern Hiero circles on page 56 that is broken down to a much simpler circle on page 60).

You, the hero of this story, get to see how ancient philosophers deciphered life back then and see how these concepts can easily be translated to reflect modern life. So, if these ancient concepts can easily be translated to the modern day, then is life really more complicated now than it was then? Has our everyday life truly become more convoluted, or do we just think that because a never ending flow of information constantly pushes our attention towards something else every two minutes? I find it fascinating how human beings over two millennia have tried to make sense of how we fit into the world around us. What is our role? Why are we here? I bet as you’ve gotten older you have begun to ask these same questions but in a more personal way. Why am I here? What is MY role? I challenge you to try and find the same answers our ancestors tried to find.

As C.S Lewis once said, "The fact that our hearts yearn for something Earth can’t supply is proof that Heaven must be our home”.

To help you along in enjoying your afternoon while reading this book, I suggest we look to France. Alsace is a region best known for sky-high castles and white wine. Lunch on the terrace of Mount Sainte-Odile and a gewurztraminer bottle at the ready? Yes please!

Guh-Vurt-Struh-Mee-Nr is the phonics behind this German grape meaning 'Spice Traminer'. Aime Guthman produces an excellent inexpensive expression of this grape with the primary flavor lychee headlining the show. This soft yet sweet bottle reflects how easy this book is to read while not distracting you from understanding the concepts being examined.

Tip of the Week: Forgot to put this bottle in the fridge overnight? No problem! Just wrap a wet towel over the bottle and put it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes. Works every time!

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