Want to show a force of strength so that the whole world knows beyond a shadow of a doubt just how strong you are? Then try and forgive someone who wronged you. True forgiveness takes a lot of strength and only those who have TRULY forgiven will know how hard it is. Go ahead…try it….I double-dog dare you. Not a […]
Hello there, If I’m being honest, this week’s exercise is more geared towards what I needed (I am but a human being on a journey of self-improvement myself after all). The point of focus for the week: Scrutinize everything, including (and often especially) your own impressions and emotions. This is from Epictetus Discourses II 18-24: “First off, don’t let the […]
We are not superheroes. But we expect ourselves to be superhuman. Learn to accept your limitations and you will find peace and equanimity. What could be more conducive to a virtuous constitution than a mind at peace and in equanimity? If you know it, tell me cause I want to know as well. Not a fan of Spotify? Stoicism for […]
Hello there, Today’s quote comes from Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations VIII 32: “You must plan your life, one action at a time, and be content if each acquires its own end as best it can; and that it should acquire its end, no one at all can prevent you. ‘But some external obstacle will be in the way.’ None to prevent […]
Missing sleep? Can’t fall or stay asleep? Here are some Stoic pointers to help you remedy the situation. Sleep better, get your rest so that you can be the best version of yourself that you can be the next day. Not a fan of Spotify? Stoicism for a Better Life is available on 8 different platforms including Apple Podcasts, Google […]
Hello there, Our school teaches us that wisdom is to be found everywhere and is the domain of everyone so let’s find some inspiration for this week’s exercise with one of my favourite philosophers of recent time, Jean-Paul Sartre. Although he was big on existentialism and phenomenology, I find he also had a keen sense for cutting through the BS […]
The only things for certain in life are death and taxes. Wait…if American billionaires are any indication, taxes are NOT a certainty in life. But I am yet to meet someone who has escaped death. We all have a shelf life and an expiry date, which means we have limited time as it will quite literally run out. So why […]
Ever sit in complete silence without any distractions and just listen to your thoughts? Yeah….this is why I wrote this episode. Not a fan of Spotify? Stoicism for a Better Life is available on 8 different platforms including Apple Podcasts, Google podcasts and many others. Listen on your preferred platform or leave a voice message.
Hello there, If you’re reading this then you are trying to improve yourself. And if that’s the case, then this lesson is for you. Here are some words from Marcus Aurelius to himself (and us) in his Meditations VI 30: “Do everything as a disciple of Marcus. Remember his disregard of empty fame, and his efforts to understand things; and […]
In the western world (especially) we are PLAGUED with wanting to have more stuff and better things…better than before…better than others. But one question we forget to ask ourselves is: Do I really actually need that? Or did I just give up my hard-earned time and money in exchange for a collection of atoms that will end up in a […]