stoicism
stoic wisdom vs. knowledge and intelligence
understanding stoic wisdom
The Stoic virtue of wisdom, known in Greek as sophia, is foundational to Stoic philosophy and encompasses the pursuit and application of knowledge to live a noble and fulfilling life. It is the ability to discern what is truly good and bad, right and wrong, and to act accordingly. Wisdom
the role of stoic wisdom in navigating everyday life
The Stoic virtue of wisdom, or sophia, stands as a beacon guiding us through the complexities of everyday life. It is not merely the accumulation of knowledge, but rather the application of understanding to navigate the world with equanimity and discernment. In our fast-paced, information-saturated age, wisdom becomes an indispensable
the eternal student: a meaningful lesson from marcus aurelius
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
— Mahatma Gandhi
Picture the most powerful man in the world hurrying through palace corridors, arms laden with books. This was no imagined scene, but rather a real moment from the life of Roman Emperor
a heartfelt prayer for cultivating the stoic virtue of wisdom
Dear God,
I bow to the Eternal wisdom that flows through all things.
Grant me the clarity to distinguish
What lies within my power from what does not.
Let me face each moment with equanimity,
Finding strength in reason and virtue,
Not in fleeting pleasures or hollow praise.
Guide my
memento mori: the constant presence of death
Humanity has always been fascinated, yet often horrified, by the idea of death. Despite advances in medicine and the hope offered by radical life extension, we all know, deep down, that life on this earth has an expiration date. Regardless of our youth, health, and positive outlook, the reality is
the stoic framework for navigating a chaotic world
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—
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