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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism that brings you the ancient wisdom of this philosophy to our modern-day lives. Walking the digital streets, Brendan and Benny examine the ancient texts and tools through a current lens. The Stoics teach us to focus on the moment, and thatโs how Stoicism should be approached. We have the foundation of the wise minds of the past and now it is our time to find the right application to this philosophy of life.
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the Podcast on Stoicism.
What can a simple bow and arrow teach us about the art of living? In this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, Benny explores the timeless Stoic Archer analogyโhow to choose the right target in life, how to aim with reason, and how to release with trust.
Drawing from Ciceroโs On the Chief Good and Evil, Benny traces the earliest mention of the Stoic Archer and explains how it connects to the Stoic goal (telos) of virtueโliving in accordance with nature. He then links the archerโs steps to Stoic practice: setting the right aim (virtue), making deliberate choices (reason), releasing the arrow (action), and accepting the outcome (Amor Fati).
Through vivid reflections, Benny maps the metaphor onto daily life:
The bow as Logosโnatureโs rational order.
The string as Oikeiลsisโour connection and responsibility to the world.
The arrow as moral actionโour effort in motion.
The wind and terrain as Fortuneโthe forces we must accept.
Youโll learn how this analogy deepens the Stoic dichotomy of control, turning it into a guide for deliberate, present-moment living. Benny also offers practical advice on how to train like an archer: practicing awareness, learning from each โmiss,โ and remembering that growth is a lifelong path, not a single shot.
If youโve ever wondered how to align your aim with what truly matters, this episode will help you find your target, draw your bow with intention, and let go with peace.
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