What is courage? “Sometimes even to Live is an act of Courage.” - Seneca, Letters to Lucilius, Letter LXXVIII

What is Courage

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. In this part, we are going to be brave and look at the virtue of Courage.

By Benny Voncken, ago

What is Justice

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. It is time to take a look at Justice and what it means to be just. 

By Benny Voncken, ago
Knowing yourself leads to wisdom.

What is Wisdom

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 start delving into each of the Virtues, we begin with Wisdom.

By Benny Voncken, ago
On Dealing With Loss - "What harm is there while you are kissing your child to say softly, 'Tomorrow you will die'." - Marcus Aurelius, the Discourses, book 3, chapter 24.84

On Dealing with Loss

On Dealing with loss shows you my ten rules which help me get through difficult times. Rules such as; No Alchohol, Take care of yourself, Don’t blame, Get creative, and more.

By Benny Voncken, ago
On Why Me

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

By Benny Voncken, ago