“If we take a step back, and see the big picture, we may come to realize that not only the good things, but also the challenges we have endured, are responsible for shaping who we are.”
Category: Emotions
Dealing With Pain: A Stoic Roadmap
“We can suffer or we can choose to do everything in our control to relieve our suffering.”
How Should Stoics Grieve?
“While the Stoics encourage us to allow for a natural release of emotion in the form of grief, they also remind us that in our mourning we should not become so overwhelmed that it prevents us from flourishing.”
Anger, The Temporary Madness
“As a follower of Stoicism, we are not immune from the urge to boast or from placing too much importance on our reputation.”
What Does Boasting Say About Our Character?
“As a follower of Stoicism, we are not immune from the urge to boast or from placing too much importance on our reputation.”
Stoic Joy is Found in the Journey
“Stoic joy is a product of a deep dive into what it means to progress along the path of human nourishing and the peace of mind that comes when the superficial slips away.”