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How to deal with criticism through Stoicism
How to deal with criticism is an important part in our journey to personal growth and a more peaceful existence. Let’s find out how this can be done.
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The Sword of Damocles
The Sword of Damocles is a story I’ve always remembered from my childhood. At first I thought my father shared this with me. But recently I asked him about it and he told me he didn’t. So the mystery of where I heard it is one for the ages. But then an amazing thing happened when I decided to read some of Cicero’s works.
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Why we Travel
Why do we travel and seek out new exotic destinations? Is it to brighten our spirits so that we can be ready to go back to our jobs again? When you look at our society, we can see that the vast majority of people are stuck in the same routine. Read more
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Why We Need a Philosophy of Life
Philosophy can help us deal with life because it can be difficult. Let me rephrase that, life is difficult. We all have our issues. Although I don’t have any factual proof, I’m quite sure that a majority of people have problems and struggles. If life is so difficult, how can we navigate these troubled waters?
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How to Control Anger Through Stoicism
How often do you get angry? And what are the triggers that get you into that emotional state? It is time to address this ugly side of us because it can be seen everywhere and we should avoid it. Anger blinds us to what would be the just and rational action to take. If we wish to live a virtuous and peaceful life, as the Stoics strive to, then we should avoid anger.
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Become Financially Independent with Stoicism
Become Financially Independent with Stoicism. We will look at how a philosophy like Stoicism looks at personal finances. In the end, there will be some ways to apply it
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What is Privilege?
What is privilege and why is it such a tense subject? Who has this advantage and what does that mean to them? What are your personal responsibilities in all of this? The main objective should be fo create equality of all.
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On Having Regrets
What are regrets and how can we live in such a way to eliminate them and follow our purpose.
The Virtues
What is Temperance
Living a life of virtue is the chief aim of the Stoics. To do so, we must understand what Virtue is. Here is my take on it. The four virtues in Stoicism are; Wisdom, Justice, Courage, and Temperance. To learn control and how to live in moderation, we must examine Temperance.