Stoic Application
These posts are about applying Stoic philosophy to our lives.
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The Craftsman of the Self: A Stoic’s Tool Pouch
There is a moment in every Stoic’s journey when the hands fumble. We reach inward, seeking the right tool for a moment of anger, or a flash of envy, or a fork in…
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To Bear and Forbear: Endurance and Restraint in the Stoic Life
When I make a commitment—to meet someone, to carry out a task, to show up at a certain time—I often add, almost automatically, “fate permitting.” It’s not superstition. It’s not hedging my bets.…
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Stoicism the Krav Maga of Living a Flourishing Life
I’ve spent years on the mats—bruised, breathless, and often pushed to the edge of my physical limits. As a Black Belt and a dedicated practitioner of Krav Maga, I’ve learned that real combat…
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Mastering the Inner Chain of Stoic Psychology
In the quiet space between stimulus and response, the Stoic finds his freedom. He doesn’t react—he reflects. While the modern world chases mindfulness with apps and hashtags, the Stoic tradition laid out a…
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The Boxer: Stoic Readiness in a World That Doesn’t Wait
There is an old saying that a boxer must always keep his hands up—he doesn’t have the luxury of choosing when to fight. It’s a short line, but it lands like a jab…
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Epictetus’ Path to the Art of Living
“Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.”— Epictetus, Enchiridion, 50 In the heart of Stoic teaching lies a challenge: not to speak about virtue, but to live it. This is no small task. To…
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Living the Stoic Wisdom Path: Philosophy as Daily Practice
Stoicism isn’t just a school of thought—it’s a way of life. Rooted in ancient Greece and refined by Roman thinkers like Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca, Stoicism remains deeply relevant today. Why? Because…
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The Art of Being: A Stoic Guide to Composure in a Noisy World
There’s a quiet strength that belongs to those who have decided who they are—and then live like it. Epictetus tells us in Enchiridion 33 to begin with this: prescribe to yourself a way…
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Let Your Life Flow Like a River: Channeling Goodness Without Erosion
What does it mean to live well—not sporadically, but as a sustained current of goodness, to have a good flow of life (euroia biou: the smooth flow of life)? The Stoics taught that…
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The Pillars of Marcus Aurelius: A Stoic Guide to Enduring Life’s Storms
In the quiet chambers of his mind, Marcus Aurelius penned what would become a lasting lantern for the weary soul—his Meditations, not written for fame, but for fortitude. These reflections, born of solitude…
