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On Reading
On Reading deals with my journey from a non-reader to a book enthusiast. Besides that, I look at how reading can influence our lives.
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On Dealing With the General Public
When dealing with the general public, we can find plenty of moments for friction. For example, when we travel, go to the shop, or drive our car. This last example is exactly where Epictetus made my life a lot more peaceful. As most of us know, not everyone drives the Read more
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On Why Me
“Whatever fate one man can strike can come to all of us alike.” Publilius, from Seneca, Dialogues and essays, consolation to Marcia, 9 Our lives seem easy until we hit an obstruction. Sometimes it feels like the only thing we are doing is climbing over, under, or through everything that Read more
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On What We Control
On What we Control
“Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever are our own actions. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation, command, and, in one word, whatever are not our actions.” – Epictetus, Enchiridion
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On Learning How to Die
On learning how to die shows us the way on how to live the best life we can. Taking away the fear of death will allow us to explore our own potentials without limitations.
Philosophers
Who Was Michel de Montaigne?
Who was Michel de Montaigne? This is a short introduction into my idea of who Michel de Montaigne was and how he lived.
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On Being Content with Yourself
On being Content with Yourself is a reflection on what it takes to value yourself for who you are.
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How to Take Responsibility
On Taking Responsibility. A reflection on what it means to take responsibility and how it can change you.
Philosophies
What is Stoicism? A Practical Guide to the Ancient Philosophy of Life
What is Stoicism? Stoicism is a Hellenistic philosophy from around the 3 century BC. With its goal to life a peaceful life by living a life of Virtue.
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How to deal with Frustrating People: A Stoic Quote To The Rescue
On Dealing with Frustrating People
“That sort of person is bound to do that. You might as well resent a fig tree for secreting juice. (Anyway, before very long you’ll both be death – death and soon forgotten.)” – Marcus Aurelius