Welcome to What Is Stoicism!
Hi, my name is Allan and it’s my aim to help you (and me!) apply ancient Stoic wisdom to modern life each day so that you can learn from the past (but let it go), plan for the future (but not obsess), and most importantly, live in the present.
With What Is Stoicism? I share the lessons and resources that have helped me so that they may help you too. I do this using (among other things) blog posts, exercises, podcasts, and emails.
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Latest What Is Stoicism? blog posts:
- How A Stoic Focuses On What’s Necessary
If we let them, our days can become filled with activities that take our attention away from what we really want to be spending time… Read more: How A Stoic Focuses On What’s Necessary - Only The Philosophical Are Free
Whether we feel held back by our many personal responsibilities or stifled by our work environment, we all harbor a desire for more freedom. We… Read more: Only The Philosophical Are Free - Finding Purpose: The Joy of Becoming Good
Daily practice is the most important component that makes the adoption of a “philosophy of life” real. Through our learning, we absorb the principles of… Read more: Finding Purpose: The Joy of Becoming Good - A Stoic Get-Rich-Quick Scheme
When we get used to having certain material things in our lives—certain properties, certain possessions, certain paraphernalia—it’s natural to become complacent and believe that we’ll… Read more: A Stoic Get-Rich-Quick Scheme - Live As Though You Are Always On View
Take a moment to settle into a comfortable position in a safe spot where you won’t be disturbed, allowing your body to relax and your… Read more: Live As Though You Are Always On View - Renew Your Focus On, And Appreciation Of, The Present
To practice Stoicism is to place a much greater emphasis on the present moment than on the past or the future. Stoics like Marcus Aurelius… Read more: Renew Your Focus On, And Appreciation Of, The Present - Freedom Is Having A Mind Superior To InjuryHere is a short but powerful thought from the Stoic philosopher Seneca’s essay On the Constancy of the Wise: Liberty is having a mind superior… Read more: Freedom Is Having A Mind Superior To Injury
- How to Build a Stoic MindsetThe following is a short look at Mark Tuitert’s new book, The Stoic Mindset. By way of an intro, here is a snippet from the… Read more: How to Build a Stoic Mindset
