STOICISM POEMS: The surprising kinship between poetry and Stoic philosophy
Did Roman Stoicism poems exist? If you’re searching for Roman Stoicism poems, there’s some evidence that one of the world’s most famous Roman Stoics, Marcus Aurelius, wasn’t a huge fan of poetry. His...
View ArticleQUESTIONS ABOUT STOICISM: Answers to 5 common queries about the philosophy
Last updated: May 8th, 2024Misinformation, misinterpretation and assumptions have coloured the way some people view Stoicism. It’s cloaked in mystery for those who have gleaned only the barest of facts...
View ArticleHEDONISM VS. STOICISM: Are Stoicism’s 4 main virtues compatible with Hedonism?
One of Stoicism’s best attributes is that its customs can usually mesh with other philosophies and belief systems. A Stoic doesn’t have to eschew alternative thoughts and behaviours that resonate with...
View ArticleTEMPERANCE IN STOICISM: How Stoics apply temperance to 6 facets of life
The earliest known use of the well-known idiom, “too much of a good thing,” dates back to 1430. It’s found in John Lydgate’s poem, “The Fall of Princes.” In this poem, Lydgate states, “For whoso hath...
View ArticleNIHILISM VS. STOICISM: How do the oft-misunderstood Nihilists differ from...
Morality, ethics, duty towards our fellow humans, the pursuit of happiness. These are principles whose worth humans have debated for centuries. With Stoicism, morality and ethics are paramount. They...
View ArticleSTOICISM FOR INNER PEACE: Living life in the moment with equanimity
Peace. We wish it for ourselves and for the world at large. But we human beings do many things—often unconsciously—that destroy our own sense of inner peace. We worry about events that never come to...
View ArticleSTOICISM ON LOVE: Follow your heart—and the 4 virtues
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of falling in love. It’s what prompts songwriters to work their craft. The pursuit of love brings us to movie theatres for rom-coms and fills conversations with...
View ArticleSTOICISM AND KINDNESS: Practicing kindness while keeping reason in mind
Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness. Seneca How many times have you heard someone described as being willing to “give someone the shirt off their back?” And when you...
View ArticleOF HUMANS AND SAILBOATS: The slow leak of existence
The minute humans and sailboats are launched into their respective worlds, the clocks start ticking. Deterioration begins its relentless march against our perceived permanence. For our entire lives, we...
View ArticleMEMENTO MORI STOICISM: How Stoics live happily while accepting the idea of death
“Memento mori” is Latin for “Remember you must die.” It’s as close to a motto as a Stoic can get. The origin of the phrase dates back to at least ancient Roman times. Similar sayings are found in old...
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