Stoicism (upper case ‘S’) is not the same thing as stoicism (lower case ‘s’). The former is the ancient school of philosophy in which we’re interested, while the latter is a (generally unhealthy) “stiff upper-lip” coping style. This causes confusion in that people often wrongly ...
“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality” When you read Seneca, you can’t help but feel humbled and empowered at the same time. Take this simple yet profound statement for instance: All cruelty springs from weakness. Here, Seneca hits the nail right on the head. Weak is ...
Apply philosophy in complex, meaningful ways Lead by example as your growth becomes transformation Seven Transformative Themes Progress through seven core themes, each designed to unlock a new dimension of Stoic mastery: Build strength and resilience from within ...
and I have concluded to my own satisfaction that a vegetarian diet is: (i) better in terms of the ethics of animal suffering (though not as good as a vegan one); (ii) better for the environment; (iii) not supportive of horrible labor practices that are commonly engaged in by...
I also expected to find myself in a position of easy success for this course, and while I believe that I was quite successful, it was not as simple as I projected. The reason behind some of the challenges that I faced were because, unlike most college courses were students are just ...
Gods are happy (in terms of well-being) and immortal by definition, so why should we fear any of that? The gods, according to Epicureanism, should be comparable to role models, exhibiting the perfect amount of well-being, because they had no concerns or anxiety: The most accurate…...
But it can be hard to stick to this daily practice -- and to feel like you’re making progress -- in today's fast-paced and cluttered world, and especially when you're doing it all on your own. Based on Stoicism, the Agora iOS app provides a simple, minimal environment for daily ...
That may sound somewhat abstract but in practical terms, it means not meeting frustration with frustration. It means being kind not only to the person who took their struggles out on you but also to the next person you meet, rather than spreading mental tension onto others. ...
"I wasn’t sure about Stoic philosophy at first, but Stojo breaks it down in a way that’s easy to understand and integrate into your daily routine. The daily reflections have helped me stay calm and composed even on hectic days." ...
There are too many practices to adopt right away. And some I already use in my own life. In simple, these mindsets help you stay calmer when life punches you in the face, express what you’re actually capable of more often, and gain confidence on the way. ...