Although we can’t really control our proto-emotions (your knee jerk reactions to stimuli), we really do have a choice to gain back control of our emotions and means. Even when something “bad” happens, we can always find something “good” to find in that situation to focus on. We can and should make a conscious and concerted effort to think more […]
We tend to busy ourselves thinking we will get more out of life. But one who enjoys life gets more from it than one who employs it (Lao Tzu). However, our time is very limited, so we don’t want to be lethargic. We want to accomplish good things that are truly meaningful to us. So let us identify what these […]
Hello there, Two weeks ago, on Episode 8 of my Podcast series Stoicism for a Better Life, I made a logical case that judging others is not only a waste of our precious time but also that judging others does not help us become better human beings. So best to focus on our own journey and self-improvement. But this week, […]
You’ve heard me say it time and time again: Virtue is not about perfection, but about trying your best. In order to try your best, however, you must make good decisions and judgments as often as possible. To that end, we must make an effort to use our time purposefully, in order to be the best we can be, as […]
Why are you listening to this podcast? I’ve heard them myself, and it can’t possibly be for my voice. No, you’re here listening to this in order to better yourself through the use and application of philosophy. Philosophy, then, is not a trifle, game or form of entertainment. Embrace it as a guide for life that should be used and […]
Hello there, Last week I ended with a good night’s sleep being an added bonus to living your days while consciously focusing on the truly important things in your life. This week on Stoicism for a Better Life, I want to continue on the topic of a good night’s sleep. Let us get some inspiration from the Moral Letters of […]
All anxieties stem from the fundamental error of wanting something we cannot want. Wishing and hoping for a different reality, where things or events are more favorable to us is nonsensical. Another reality doesn’t exist. Things can’t be any different. So it we can learn to accept the way things are and not wish for things out of our control, […]
We are not guilty of not having enough time. We are guilty of spending time in the wrong places. Although habits can be a good thing, can we reclaim some time form our habits to divert towards more virtuous ventures? Want to send in a voice message to Anderson Silver? You may have your voicemail featured or answered on a […]