With roots in ancient Greece, the philosophy of Stoicism offers a unique approach to life's challenges that promises to awaken the virtuous, resilient, and wise within you. Its teachings continue to inspire and guide people today, inviting them to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
The Stoics believed that time is one of the most valuable resources that we have, and that we should use it wisely. They believed that life is short, and that every moment counts. Therefore, they advocated for living in the present moment and focusing on what is most important.
DECEIVED AND DIVIDED
Circumstances are what deceive us—you must be discerning in them. We embrace evil before good. We desire the opposite of what we once desired. Our prayers are at war with our prayers, our plans with our plans.
- SENECA, MORAL LETTERS, 45.6A woman says she wants to meet a nice guy and get married—yet she spends all her time around jerks. A man says that he wishes he could find a great job, but he hasn’t actually bothered to do the looking. Business executives try to pursue two different strategies at the same time—straddling it’s called—and they are shocked when they succeed at neither. All of these people, just as is often true for us too, are deceived and divided. One hand is working against the other. As Martin Luther King Jr. once put it, “There is something of a civil war going on within all of our lives,” a war inside each individual between the good parts of their soul and the bad. The Stoics say that that war is usually a result of our conflicting desires, our screwed-up judgments or biased thoughts. We don’t stop and ask: OK, what do I really want? What am I actually after here? If we did, we’d notice the contradictory and inconsistent wishes that we have. And then we’d stop working against ourselves.
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When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive — to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.— Marcus AureliusEach day, take a moment to reflect on the things you are grateful for. It can be as simple as appreciating a beautiful sunset, a warm cup of coffee, or the support of loved ones. Gratitude shifts your focus to the positive aspects of life and fosters contentment.
We should take wandering outdoor walks so that the mind might be nourished and refreshed by the open air and deep breathing.— SenecaWalking serves as a powerful tool in the Stoic philosophy. It embodies the Latin phrase "Solvitur Ambulando," meaning "it is solved by walking." Walking not only provides physical exercise but also serves as a means to practice mindfulness, be present, and act with intention. By engaging in walking, we can effectively process thoughts and emotions, heightening our awareness of our own consciousness.
Reading, I hold, is indispensable — primarily, to keep me from being satisfied with myself alone, and besides, after I have learned what others have found out by their studies, to enable me to pass judgment on their discoveries and reflect upon discoveries that remain to be made. Reading nourishes the mind and refreshes it when it is wearied with study; nevertheless, this refreshment is not obtained without study. — SenecaReading is a powerful tool for self-improvement and personal growth. It expands your knowledge, stimulates your mind, and exposes you to different perspectives. By making time for regular reading, you can nourish your intellect, enhance your understanding of the world, and cultivate a lifelong love for learning.
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