Implementing Stoicism Day 8 – Choose Your Company Well
In this article we will discuss why it is important for us to choose good company, as the people we spend time with can influence our personality and behavior. Humans are social beings and as such, we spend most of our time surrounded by others. We often can’t…
Implementing Stoicism Day 7 – Speak Little and Well
In this meditation we will explain why it is important to speak little and well, as opposed to speaking often but poorly. It is widely known that Zeno of Citium, the father of Stoicism, was a man of few words. However, this is not because he rarely thought…
Implementing Stoicism Day 6 – Reserve Clause
In this article we will approach the subject of a reserve clause. We often think we can control the outcome of our actions; however, there is a difference between control and influence. This meditation will teach you how to handle the unpredictable outcomes of your actions. Furthermore, practicing…
Implementing Stoicism Day 5 – Pause and Take a Deep Breath
Today we will explore a few techniques that can help you to avoid unnecessary conflicts. This meditation will teach you how to manage your heightened emotions, which can cloud your judgement and consequently harm those around you and potentially yourself. When we are provoked, it can be very…
Implementing Stoicism Day 4 – How Can I Practice Virtue Here and Now?
In this article, our attention will be directed to the practical benefits of virtue. Meditating on virtue can help you act accordingly to it. Virtue ethics is all about improving your character and mindset. It was also one of the key focuses of the ancient Stoic philosophers, who…
Implementing Stoicism Day 3 – Reverse Roles
Meditating on reversing roles can help you to understand others on a more rational and emotional basis. We are all connected and in need of each other, but we can strengthen our connection with others by following this meditation. In Stoic philosophy, role reversal can be understood in…
Implementing Stoicism Day 2 – Remind Yourself of Impermanence
Change is an inescapable aspect of life. Through this meditation you will learn the importance of impermanence and come to appreciate it, rather than fear it. Furthermore, meditating on impermanence can improve the quality of your life. Most of us live our lives according to a set of…
Implementing Stoicism Day 1 – Examine Your Impressions
In this article we will explore what it means to examine your impressions. You will gain an idea of how this meditation can help you improve your thoughts and positively influence your perspective. According to the Stoic philosopher Epictetus, examining one’s impressions is the first step towards a…
The Best Stoic Quotes for Your Life
In this article we will consider several inspiring quotes from Stoic philosophers. They are all very insightful and may help you rethink how you view the world and live your life. Stoic philosophy can teach us many things, including self-control. In their view, the only way to reach…
Metaphysics and Ethics in Stoic Philosophy
In this article we will explore the connection between Stoic metaphysics and ethics. We will see how impactful metaphysics is for the development of ethics. Stoic philosophy represents the complex system of thought. It has guided generations of thinkers and its influence can be tracked through millenia. Even…