Stoicism for a Better Life

September 5, 2021

Stoicism for a Better Life – Weekly exercise (September 5)

Hello there, For this week, let us get back to some very core Stoic precepts with words from Epictetus’ Discourses II 1-12: “So if you don’t want to be cantankerous, don’t feed your temper, or multiply incidents of anger. Suppress the first impulse to be angry, then begin to count the days on which you don’t get mad.” I dare […]

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August 29, 2021

Stoicism for a Better Life – Weekly exercise (August 29, 2021)

Hello there, For this week’s exercise, I wanted to look at our Cynic cousins and reign in our efforts a little bit. It’s nice to be motivated and work towards being a better person with a sense of urgency. This should be our modus vivendi after all, since we want to do good but haven’t the slightest idea on how […]

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August 22, 2021

Stoicism for a Better Life – Weekly exercise (August 22, 2021)

Hello there, I hope you’re enjoying this warm and beautiful (at least where I am) Sunday! Let’s get straight to it so we can get back to our respective necessities. For this exercise, let us look at some words from Epictetus Discourses’ IV 1-2 15: “It doesn’t matter what the external thing is, the value we place on it subjugated […]

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August 19, 2021

Episode 58 – Substitute your rational mind over your animal mind and find tranquillity.

We have our duality within. You know which one is usually right. You know which one brings you more lasting peace. So just listen to it! 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.

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August 15, 2021

Stoicism for a Better Life – Weekly exercise (August 15, 2021)

Hello there, I received a few messages appreciating the theme last week, so I will stick with another beast of philosophy for life Lau Tzu: “Do you have the patience to wait? Till your mud settles and the water is clear? Can you remain unmoving? Till the right action arises by itself?” Translation: Even the muddiest water will turn clear […]

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August 8, 2021

Stoicism for a Better Life – Weekly exercise (August 8, 2021)

Hello there, For this week’s exercise, I am looking for some motivation to focus on the present moment (this is a huge part of what we try and accomplish on a day to day). To that end, I will reach out outside our school for some inspiration (as our school encourages us to do). This is from Gautama Buddha’s teachings […]

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August 1, 2021

Stoicism for a Better Life – Weekly exercise (August 1, 2021)

Hello there, For this week’s exercise, let us look at some words from Marcus Aurelius’ meditations XI 1-2: “These are the characteristics of the rational soul: self-awareness, self-examination, and self-determination. It reaps its own harvest…It succeeds in its own purpose…” Today’s lesson can essentially be boiled down to this: To be rational right now, it takes only three things: Look […]

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July 30, 2021

Episode 57 – You should forgive your antagonist, because you have the option to.

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 […]

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July 25, 2021

Stoicism for a Better Life – Weekly exercise (July 25, 2021)

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 […]

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July 21, 2021

Episode 56 – Have goals, but remember you are human and have limitations.

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 […]