“There are more things, Lucilius, likely to frighten us than there are to crush us; we suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” Seneca, Moral Letters to Lucilius, Book 2, Letter 13.4 We’ve all been there. Lying in bed at night, thoughts racing. What if I said the wrong Read more
“What harm is there while you are kissing your child to say softly, ‘Tomorrow you will die’.” Epictetus, The Discourses, Book 3, Chapter 24.87 Facing the Fragility of Life How do we practice the Stoic idea of Memento Mori with our loved ones? This quote from Epictetus is a stark Read more
How much of your life have you let slip through your fingers without even realizing it? Here are ten quotes by Seneca on Time. Seneca, the Stoic philosopher, warned us about one of humanity’s greatest mistakes: wasting time. In a world full of distractions, endless scrolling, and busy schedules, we Read more
“To stand up straight – not straightened.” Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, Book 3.5 What Does “Stand Up Straight Not Straightened” Mean? Marcus Aurelius delivers a sharp and timeless reminder: true strength comes from within. If you are wondering how to practice stoic self-reliance, this quote is a key answer. Stoicism, speaks Read more
Stoicism by John Sellars is an academic yet accessible introduction to Stoic philosophy that provides great insights to both the novice and the seasoned student of Stoicism. Summary As part of the Ancient Philosophies series by Routledge, Stoicism dives deep into Stoic philosophy. Sellars starts with a comprehensive yet clear Read more
“It does not matter what you bear, but how you bear it.” Seneca, Dialogues and Essays, On Providence, 2 The quality of our lives is in part determined by how we handle adversity and Stoicism can help us. We all experience these difficulties. We can all recognize these hardships, like Read more
“Do not ask things to happen as you wish, but wish them to happen as they do happen, and your life will go smoothly.” Epictetus, The Handbook, 8 How can we learn to accept life as it happens? This quote from Epictetus cuts straight to the heart of Stoicism and Read more
Introduction: Why Become More Stoic? What is the advantage of becoming more Stoic? Let’s bust a common myth about Stoicism right now; it won’t turn you into an emotionless rock. In fact, when practiced in the right way, it will give you more joy, peace, and gratitude for yourself and Read more
This Top 10 Stoicism podcast will help you find the voices to help you better understand this philosophy. Stoicism is becoming more and more popular. All these content creators are making ancient wisdom more accessible and practical for you. Whether you are new to Stoicism or have been studying and Read more
Epictetus, The Discourses, Book 1.30: What Should We Have At Hand In Difficult Circumstances? How do we prepare for life’s difficulties? As we all know, life is a string of events. Some happen in accordance with our hopes and desires, some spare us from the things we wish to avoid, Read more