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the significance of virtue in stoic philosophy

the significance of virtue in stoic philosophy

“The man who has virtue is in need of nothing whatever for the purpose of living well.” — Cicero Stoicism was a school of philosophy established in Athens by Zeno of Citium in the early 3rd century BC. It gets its name from the Greek word stoa, which translates to porch.

guard your time (part 2)

guard your time (part 2)

While we might be good at safeguarding tangible possessions, constructing walls around our physical domains, Seneca gently nudges us to redirect our vigilance towards a more subtle but invaluable realm—the sanctuary of our minds. Physical possessions, subject to loss and gain, possess a certain resilience. A stolen treasure can

guard your time (part 1)

guard your time (part 1)

“Were all the geniuses of history to focus on this single theme, they could never fully express their bafflement at the darkness of the human mind. No person would give up even an inch of their estate, and the slightest dispute with a neighbor can mean hell to pay; yet

embracing the virtue of temperance (part 3)

embracing the virtue of temperance (part 3)

In essence, the Stoic virtue of temperance is a guide to a well-lived life—a life where desires are mastered, and the soul remains unshaken amidst the chaos. It's a blessing that helps us stand tall and walk with grace and poise through the highs and lows, neither

embracing the virtue of temperance (part 2)

embracing the virtue of temperance (part 2)

In Marguerite Yourcenar's Memoirs of Hadrian, the emperor Hadrian conveys to Marcus Aurelius that excessive eating is a prevalent flaw among Romans. He points out that many citizens indulge in “poisoning themselves with spice” and drowning their dishes in rich sauces, resulting in overwhelming their taste buds and,

embracing the virtue of temperance (part 1)

embracing the virtue of temperance (part 1)

“So-called pleasures, when they go beyond a certain limit, are but punishments.” — Seneca Embracing the virtue of temperance is like finding the perfect balance on a tightrope, a harmony in the midst of life's cacophony. At its core, temperance is the art of navigating the turbulent seas of

how to tame your ego

how to tame your ego

“Ego is the enemy of what you want and of what you have: Of mastering a craft. Of real creative insight. Of working well with others. Of building loyalty and support. Of longevity. Of repeating and retaining your success. It repulses advantages and opportunities. It’s a magnet for enemies

don’t try to grab them all

don’t try to grab them all

“When children stick their hand down a narrow goody jar they can’t get their full fist out and start crying. Drop a few treats and you will get it out! Curb your desire—don’t set your heart on so many things and you will get what you need.

the commonalities between stoicism and modern psychotherapy

the commonalities between stoicism and modern psychotherapy

you must choose formlessness over rigidity

you must choose formlessness over rigidity

Seneca wrote, “We must also make ourselves flexible, to avoid becoming too devoted to the plans we have formed.” Following the rules and living a purposeful life is extremely important. However, being rigid all the time is not a sound strategy. You must be willing to adapt yourself as per