Parth Sawhney
taming your temper: choosing calm in difficult situations
“Keep this thought handy when you feel a fit of rage coming on—it isn’t manly to be enraged. Rather, gentleness and civility are more human, and therefore manlier. A real man doesn’t give way to anger and discontent, and such a person has strength, courage, and endurance—
my morning routine (2024 version)
I have made some changes in my morning routine and here’s my new routine as of now in brief. I hope it inspires you to start your own morning routine – a series of rituals that work best for you and optimize your fitness and productivity for the day ahead.
mastering the uncontrollable: the stoic path to peace and purpose
“Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever are our own actions. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation, command, and, in one word, whatever are not our actions. The things in our
the stoic path to happiness
It has been eight years since I embarked on the epic journey of philosophy and Stoicism when I picked up the landmark book, The Daily Stoic, on the day of its release. Needless to say, the book has made a profound impact on me and my thinking. It paved the
tips for making the most of autumn scents
To fully enjoy the uplifting and soothing effects of pumpkin spice season, you can incorporate these comforting scents into your daily life in various ways. Here are some tips to help you make the most of this awesome aromatic time of year:
1. Scent Your Home
* Use essential oils: Diffusing
choosing the right handle in challenging circumstances
“Every event has two handles — one by which it can be carried, and one by which it can’t. If your brother does you wrong, don’t grab it by his wronging, because this is the handle incapable of lifting it. Instead, use the other — that he is your brother,
the morning ritual: a common thread among the successful
“Ask yourself the following first thing in the morning:
- What am I lacking in attaining freedom from passion?
- And what for tranquility?
- What am I? A mere body, estate-holder, or reputation? None of these things.
- What, then? A rational being.
- What then is demanded of
the pumpkin spice magic
As the air turns crisp and the leaves transform into shades of red, orange, and gold, a familiar aroma begins to fill the atmosphere—pumpkin spice. The scent of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves brings with it a wave of nostalgia, evoking memories of cozy autumn evenings, family gatherings,
gratitude: the stoic path to mental resilience
“In all things we should try to make ourselves be as grateful as possible. For gratitude is a good thing for ourselves, in a manner in which justice, commonly held to belong to others, is not. Gratitude pays itself back in large measure.
— Seneca, Moral Letters, 81.19
The Stoics