In this episode I discuss the vices of anger, sadness, and acedia/restlessness. We live in an age that is characterized by these vices. Whether one turns to social media, to statistics on depression and loneliness, or to the constant bustle of life in an information age, these vices confront us. How do we separate ourselves from anger in the face of apparent evil? Is sadness a sin? (Spoiler, yes and no, it isn't sin to be sad, but it is sin to let sadness control your actions.) Why do we often feel so distracted, what is wrong with that, and how do we learn to focus? These questions are at the heart of this episode and we hope this monologue is helpful. Recommended Reading https://www.amazon.com/Institutes-translated-annotated-Boniface-Ramsey/dp/0809105225/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=boniface+ramsay+john+cassian&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.com/John-Cassian-Conferences-Ancient-Christian/dp/0809104849/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=boniface+ramsay+john+cassian&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc