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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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Koinonikon: A Stoic Antidote to America’s Age of Division
America stands at a precipice, teetering between unity and fragmentation, between dialogue and discord. The air is thick with animosity, the walls between ideological camps rising ever higher. Polarization, like a relentless tide,…
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The Stoic’s Guide to Wise Decisions
Imagine standing at a crossroads, the path ahead splitting into a dozen directions, each choice whispering its own promise. Life, ever unfolding, presents us with such moments daily. Some decisions are trivial—what to…
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To Have Lived a Flourishing Life
A subtle yet significant current flows through some modern version of Stoic philosophy—a current that, if misread, can mislead. Across cultures and communities, Stoicism is often heralded as a roadmap to happiness. But…
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Mastering the Command Center of the Soul
Introduction In the rush of daily life, we often operate on autopilot, reacting without considering what truly guides us. The Stoics saw this as a crucial question. They believed that within each of…
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From Grieving to Gratitude: A Stoic Approach
Introduction Grief is one of life’s great inevitabilities. At some point, we all feel its weight—a dull ache, a wave of tears, or the sharp sting of loss. It’s a universal experience, but…
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On Living in Accordance with Nature
The pursuit of a flourishing life—a life filled with virtue, tranquility, and purpose—has been a subject of philosophical inquiry since the dawn of human reasoning. The Stoics, whose insights remain persistently relevant, argued…
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The Roles and Duties of a Citizen as Assigned by Fate
The Timeless Wisdom of Stoic Philosophy In a world increasingly divided by political strife and social unrest, the wisdom of ancient philosophers may seem outdated—yet, Stoic philosophy holds the key to healing our…
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Stoic Opposition: A Personal Path of Resistance and Resilience
Over the past several years of study,I have read about the Stoic Opposition. Stoic Opposition – Wikipedia. In this blog post, I will delve into how embracing stoic opposition can bring about profound…
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Practicing Stoic Judgments and Their Inner Discourse
“It’s not things that upset us, but our judgment about things.” Epictetus In the journey of practicing Stoic philosophy, one fundamental principle stands out: we react not to events themselves, but to our…
Navigating Life's Challenges Using Timeless Stoic Principles
