My dear friend,
I hope you are making progress toward Eudaemonia, the road to a prosperous
life, as you read this message. It makes me happy to learn that you aspire to
moral perfection and ethical behavior. Knowing that you are making progress on
this admirable project makes me happy.
Let's look at some of the places where you could be having problems.
Finding a healthy balance between excess and insufficient is one of moral
excellence. For example, you may experience an excess of courage, which might
result in irresponsibility. On the other side, you can also have a lack of bravery,
which leads to fear and lost chances.
I provide you some suggestions on how you might improve your character.
First, avoid extremes and try to reach the middle ground in all qualities. Accept
boldness without being excessively brash or scared. Maintain balance by not
indulging or denying yourself. Seek insight via study and reflection, but keep your
knowledge humble.
Always keep in mind that virtue requires continual work and reflection. Seek
advice from those who exhibit the traits you like and surround yourself with them.
Develop empathy because being able to see things from their point of view helps
bring about peace in relationships and compassion.
Be patient with yourself, and that's it. Despite the slow pace of progress, every
step is a victory. Recognize your successes, no matter how minor they may
appear, and move on from your failures without becoming stuck in them.
May you have a happy and pleasant journey to Eudaemonia. I'm here to help,
and I have no doubt that, with effort and awareness, you will continue to improve
morally and academically.
Wishing you the best in your pursuit of the good life.
With warm regards,
Aristotle