Hello there, This week on Stoicism for a Better Life, let us seek guidance on what virtue actually is and is not from Seneca’s dialogue Tranquility of Mind XVII 8-9: “Cato used to refresh his mind with wine after he had wearied it with application to affairs of state, and Scipio would move his triumphal and soldierly limbs to the […]
Have you ever stopped to consider that anger is merely a refusal to accept what is actually happening? As far as us human beings can perceive, there is only one timeline with one reality happening going in one direction. If there is one reality, that we can’t change no matter what, then complaining about it is our own fault, for […]
Virtue is being rational, honest and honourable. Spending our very precious time in a virtuous way means working for the betterment of humanity. But acts of virtue do not need to be grandiose or impactful in a major way. Virtue can be found and practiced everywhere. We can even find it in the entertainment we choose. Want to send in […]
Hello there, This week on Stoicism for a Better Life, let us rationally question our previous rational decisions with some guidance from Epictetus Discourses’ IV 4 13: “It is a general rule that externals of any kind, if we attach importance to them, make us subject to somebody. It makes no difference whether we wish to be a senator, or […]
Virtue is being rational, honest and honourable. Spending our very precious time in a virtuous way means working for the betterment of humanity. But acts of virtue do not need to be grandiose or impactful in a major way. Virtue can be found and practiced everywhere, including in what you eat. Want to send in a voice message to Anderson […]
Hello there, This week on Stoicism for a Better Life, let us work towards spending our time more wisely and in a value-added way in the pursuit of a tranquil and meaningful life. The Moral Letters of Seneca to Lucillius – LXII 2: “But I spend my time in the company of all the best; no matter in what lands […]
Virtue is being rational, honest and honourable. Spending our very precious time in a virtuous way means working for the betterment of humanity. But acts of virtue do not need to be grandiose or impactful in a major way. Virtue can be found and practiced everywhere. We can find virtue in the meaningful conversations we have during meals. Want to […]
Welcome to Stoicism for a Better Life. In this episode, I will discuss the purpose of the podcast series, what to expect from future episodes, how to use future episodes and how to interact with the community if you so choose. Want to send in a voice message to Anderson Silver? You may have your voicemail featured or answered on […]
Hello there, This week on Stoicism for a Better Life, let us gain some perspective as we enter the season for holiday parties and gathering, from Epictetus’ Discourses IV 4 27-28: “What could better please a person who loves his fellow man than the sight of them in numbers? “But they deafen me with their shouting.’ So your hearing […]
Hello there, This week on Stoicism for a Better Life, I will seek inspiration from the emperor philosopher himself from his Meditations IV 23: “Everything harmonizes with me, which is harmonious to you, O Universe. For me nothing is too early or too late if it is in due time for you. Everything is fruit to me that your season […]