Stoic Meditations From Bed
There it is—my alarm, blaring at 6:00 AM to signal the start of another day. That same shrill tone usually means something is on fire, which feels symbolic sometimes. But…
Having Few Wants And Still Offering A Lot
The writer William Zinsser once wrote an article called “The News From Timbuktu” about his trip to the Malian city to witness camel caravans carrying salt across the Sahara. He…
Anonymous Acts Of Kindness
When was the last time you helped someone without them knowing it was you? Maybe you made an anonymous donation to a charity or returned a lost item without leaving…
Simple Stoic Reminders For Daily Life
Life is busy. It can be stressful, exciting, overwhelming—all at once. With so much going on, it’s easy to forget to focus on the present moment and take care of…
Memento Mori Messages From Drake, Predator, And Braveheart
"We're all gonna die." If you've seen the movie Predator, you might remember Billy Sole delivering this line in an unexpectedly calm, matter-of-fact way. https://youtu.be/aUgwJukcBG4?si=cQYiOVbv12_uebZa In that moment, he was…
How Stoicism Can Help Both Introverts and Extroverts
When people think of a Stoic, they often picture a quiet philosopher, deep in thought, reflecting on life and writing in private journals. This image suggests that Stoicism appeals mainly…
Stoic Social Media Advice From Marcus Aurelius
One of the best things about Stoic philosophy is how relevant its 2,000-year-old teachings still are today. Timeless wisdom like “If it is not right, do not do it; if…
Inspiring Examples of Stoic Leadership
Marcus Porcius Cato has inspired countless leaders for over 2,000 years. Figures like Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and George Washington all admired Cato the Younger. Much of his legacy was…
How to Keep a Stoic Journal – 7 Days of Example Entries
If you're keen to emulate the ancient Stoics and aren't sure where to begin, one thing you can do straight away is start a Stoic journal. How to start a…
How To Practice Stoic Negative Visualisation
One of the great things about Stoic spiritual exercises—including Stoic negative visualisation—is that they can generally be done by anyone, anywhere, at any time. Similar to other ancient Stoic techniques…