MISSION
Enkrateia
Welcome to Enkrateia.
Thank you for answering the call to join me on this journey towards a more disciplined life. Whatever your goals may be, it is my hope that this platform helps you achieve them.
What is measured is confronted. What is confronted is improved.
Foundations
Here are the words that inspired this platform:
Akrasia (ἀκρασία)
Literal meaning: “Lack of control”
Breakdown: a- (without) + kratos (power / rule)
Definition
Acting against your better judgment because of weakness of will.
Enkrateia (ἐγκράτεια)
Literal meaning: “Power within” / “Self-mastery”
Breakdown: en- (within) + kratos (power / rule)
Definition
Self-control; the ability to act according to reason rather than impulse.