For those of us who live our lives in the real world, there is one branch of philosophy created just for us: Stoicism. It’s a philosophy designed to make us more resilient, happier, more virtuous and more wise–and as a result, better people, better parents and better professionals. Stoicism has been a common thread through […]
Stoic philosophy is driven by four guiding cardinal virtues. They are: wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance.
“Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.” — Dante, The Divine Comedy Imagine how much easier life would be if we could learn to regard everything bad that happens to us as an act of nature. To keep our cool in […]
“Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.” — Dante, The Divine Comedy Imagine how much easier life would be if we could learn to regard everything bad that happens to us as an act of nature. To keep our cool in […]
The other people's opinions I'm referring to today fall under the category of gossip and other unhelpful types of discourse. "If you are ever tempted to look for outside approval you have compromised your integrity. If you need a witness, be your own." Epictetus
When writing about any of the great ancient Stoic philosophers—like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus, Cato, Zeno, Cleanthes, Hecato, or Musonius Rufus—it’s important to remember that these are only the Stoics whose names survive to us. It’s a great miracle that Marcus Aurelius’s private journal, Seneca’s letters, Arrian’s notes of Epictetus’s lectures survived thousands of years. […]
Read this article on how to be stoic and discover that philosophy is built for action, not endless head scratching. Stoicism is a guide to life based...
Discover the true power of the Stoic mindset. Cultivate inner strength and find tranquility in your daily life and embrace this new perspective today.
Stoicism the wrong way. We will examine this from a psychological perspective and see in what way this is possible.
