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 have them in our lives…
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 mind to become present. As…
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 trained themselves to focus on…
Freedom Is Having A Mind Superior To Injury
Here 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 to injury, a mind that…
How to Build a Stoic Mindset
The 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 book’s description: Elite sportsman Mark…
Why Stoicism Is Not A Passive Philosophy
We all have things we’re attached to. Think of possessions, places, pursuits, and people in your life (or other things that don’t begin with P) that you couldn’t do without.…
The Person You Are Matters More Than The Place You Find Yourself
In the relentless pursuit of happiness, a common impulse leads us to believe that a change in surroundings will lift the burdens of our minds. Seneca, the ancient philosopher, challenges…
Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor
The following is a short commentary on Donald Robertson's new book, Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor. From the book’s description: This novel biography brings Marcus Aurelius (121–180 CE) to life…
Seneca’s Mental Remedies For Anger
One of the nice things about the morning time is that you have some distance from what lies ahead. You have a little space into which you can stretch. You…
Give Yourself Permission To Practice Philosophy
One of the best TED Talks I’ve ever seen was by the actor Ethan Hawke. It’s called “Give yourself permission to be creative” and it’s all about the importance of…