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gratitude: the stoic path to mental resilience

gratitude: the stoic path to mental resilience

“In all things we should try to make ourselves be as grateful as possible. For gratitude is a good thing for ourselves, in a manner in which justice, commonly held to belong to others, is not. Gratitude pays itself back in large measure. — Seneca, Moral Letters, 81.19 The Stoics

know yourself… now

know yourself… now

“Death lies heavy upon one who, known exceedingly well by all, dies unknown to himself.” — Seneca, Thyestes, 400 Self-awareness, the ability to introspect and understand one's thoughts, feelings, and motivations, is a cornerstone of a fulfilling life. It is a prerequisite for authenticity, happiness, and meaningful relationships. Yet,

the best revenge: a stoic perspective on responding to injustice

the best revenge: a stoic perspective on responding to injustice

the path to liberation: the quest for “what next?”

the path to liberation: the quest for “what next?”

What is the fruit of these teachings? Only the most beautiful and proper harvest of the truly educated—tranquility, fearlessness, and freedom. We should not trust the masses who say only the free can be educated, but rather the lovers of wisdom who say that only the educated are free.

the stoic path: a journey of consistent practice and training

the stoic path: a journey of consistent practice and training

“That’s why the philosophers warn us not to be satisfied with mere learning, but to add practice and then training. For as time passes we forget what we learned and end up doing the opposite, and hold opinions the opposite of what we should.” — Epictetus, Discourses, 2.9.13-14

focus on the process, not the end goal

focus on the process, not the end goal

“Those obsessed with glory attach their well-being to the regard of others, those who love pleasure tie it to feelings, but the one with true understanding seeks it only in their own actions.” “Think on the character of the people one wishes to please, the possessions one means to gain,

become the craftsman of your mind

become the craftsman of your mind

“The raw material for the work of a good and excellent person is their own guiding reason, the body is that of the doctor and the physical trainer, and the farm the farmer’s.” —Epictetus, Discourses, 3.3.1 The pursuit of excellence is a cornerstone of human endeavor. Whether

the essence of true beauty

the essence of true beauty

“Then what makes a beautiful human being? Isn’t it the presence of human excellence? Young friend, if you wish to be beautiful, then work diligently at human excellence. And what is that? Observe those whom you praise without prejudice. The just or the unjust? The just. The even-tempered or

strive for excellence in every action

strive for excellence in every action

“This can be swiftly taught in very few words: virtue is the only good; there is no certain good without virtue; and virtue resides in our nobler part, which is the rational one. And what can this virtue be? True and steadfast judgment. For from this will arise every mental

a good person never settles for easy

a good person never settles for easy