Garrett, what a insightful and well-written essay. So thought provoking. I learned about these figures in high school and college, yet when reading your piece I realized that learning about them for historical purposes wasn’t really the point. It’s what they can teach us about how to live and enhance our lives - which you have done here. 🙏
I especially resonated with: “Freedom is worth pursuing but only if it is purposeful. Ground your freedom in meaning.” This is sage wisdom.
Garrett, what a insightful and well-written essay. So thought provoking. I learned about these figures in high school and college, yet when reading your piece I realized that learning about them for historical purposes wasn’t really the point. It’s what they can teach us about how to live and enhance our lives - which you have done here. 🙏
I especially resonated with: “Freedom is worth pursuing but only if it is purposeful. Ground your freedom in meaning.” This is sage wisdom.