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understanding stoic wisdom

understanding stoic wisdom

The Stoic virtue of wisdom, known in Greek as sophia, is foundational to Stoic philosophy and encompasses the pursuit and application of knowledge to live a noble and fulfilling life. It is the ability to discern what is truly good and bad, right and wrong, and to act accordingly. Wisdom

the role of stoic wisdom in navigating everyday life

the role of stoic wisdom in navigating everyday life

The Stoic virtue of wisdom, or sophia, stands as a beacon guiding us through the complexities of everyday life. It is not merely the accumulation of knowledge, but rather the application of understanding to navigate the world with equanimity and discernment. In our fast-paced, information-saturated age, wisdom becomes an indispensable

the eternal student: a meaningful lesson from marcus aurelius

the eternal student: a meaningful lesson from marcus aurelius

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi Picture the most powerful man in the world hurrying through palace corridors, arms laden with books. This was no imagined scene, but rather a real moment from the life of Roman Emperor

a heartfelt prayer for cultivating the stoic virtue of wisdom

a heartfelt prayer for cultivating the stoic virtue of wisdom

Dear God, I bow to the Eternal wisdom that flows through all things. Grant me the clarity to distinguish What lies within my power from what does not. Let me face each moment with equanimity, Finding strength in reason and virtue, Not in fleeting pleasures or hollow praise. Guide my

memento mori: the constant presence of death

memento mori: the constant presence of death

Humanity has always been fascinated, yet often horrified, by the idea of death. Despite advances in medicine and the hope offered by radical life extension, we all know, deep down, that life on this earth has an expiration date. Regardless of our youth, health, and positive outlook, the reality is

the stoic framework for navigating a chaotic world

the stoic framework for navigating a chaotic world

taming your temper: choosing calm in difficult situations

taming your temper: choosing calm in difficult situations

“Keep this thought handy when you feel a fit of rage coming on—it isn’t manly to be enraged. Rather, gentleness and civility are more human, and therefore manlier. A real man doesn’t give way to anger and discontent, and such a person has strength, courage, and endurance—

mastering the uncontrollable: the stoic path to peace and purpose

mastering the uncontrollable: the stoic path to peace and purpose

“Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever are our own actions. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation, command, and, in one word, whatever are not our actions. The things in our

the stoic path to happiness

the stoic path to happiness

It has been eight years since I embarked on the epic journey of philosophy and Stoicism when I picked up the landmark book, The Daily Stoic, on the day of its release. Needless to say, the book has made a profound impact on me and my thinking. It paved the

choosing the right handle in challenging circumstances

choosing the right handle in challenging circumstances

“Every event has two handles — one by which it can be carried, and one by which it can’t. If your brother does you wrong, don’t grab it by his wronging, because this is the handle incapable of lifting it. Instead, use the other — that he is your brother,