Ancient philosophers used poetry to express ideas, but also as mnemonic exercises for themselves and their students. The Pythagorean Golden Verses and Cleanthes’ Hymn to Zeus are good example…
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 […]
“Who is good if he knows not who he is? and who knows what he is, if he forgets that things which have been made are perishable, and that it is not possible for one human being to be with another always?”
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Stoicism is one of the most practical frameworks of philosophy for developing a solid resilience to life’s hardships and protecting against the things around us that threaten our peace of mind. The Stoic philosophers from ancient Greece and Rome have left us with their wisdom on how to live a good life. Here we give a definition of Stoicism and explore ideas to learn how to apply them to our own lives.
Keeping this short. No bullshit. I used the above quote in my PreK newsletter today. Included this video. This video made me a Stoic. It’s pretty simple. Really.
What Is Stoicism? A Definition & 9 Stoic Exercises To Get You Started 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 … Daily Stoic Read More »
Tom Morris’ The Stoic Art of Living: Inner Resilience and Outer Results (2004) collects easy-to-read quotes from Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. The author glues the quotes together with commentary, providing context and suggestions for interpretation. I like the author’s quotes from ancient philosophers, as other translations can feel stuffy. It’s a decent overview of interesting thoughts, …
