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James Bellerjeau
Nov 21, 2023
Stoic Wisdom — Letters in Chronological Order
Stoic Wisdom — Letters in Chronological Order
For easy reference, here are the Stoic Letters in the order of publication
James Bellerjeau
Apr 21, 2023
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On Life’s Necessities (Stoic Wisdom 092)
On Life’s Necessities (Stoic Wisdom 092)
It is only when you understand how little you need to be happy that you are free to enjoy what you have
James Bellerjeau
Aug 27
Mike Had a Traumatic Childhood. I Can’t Blame Him for His Extreme Frugality
Mike Had a Traumatic Childhood. I Can’t Blame Him for His Extreme Frugality
He’s finally on a self-improvement path
Denis Gorbunov
Aug 26
Until Next Time, My Friends
Until Next Time, My Friends
Happiness is a feeling, not a pursuit
Sarina Chiu
Aug 26
Responding vs Reacting
Responding vs Reacting
How to act with intention instead of impulse
luminyou
Aug 25
Use Your Productivity Superpowers for You
Use Your Productivity Superpowers for You
Cultivate meaning in your life instead of optimizing your output
Stephanie Thomas
Aug 25
Why You Should Consider Learning a Regional Language
Why You Should Consider Learning a Regional Language
A pragmatic path through the language debate
Alfons Seelen
Aug 25
How to Become Better at First Principles Thinking (And Be a Great Problem Solver)
How to Become Better at First Principles Thinking (And Be a Great Problem Solver)
It boils down to asking questions like a child
Darren Matthews
Aug 25
The ultimate path to eternal happiness
The ultimate path to eternal happiness
Understand what leads us to real happiness
Eternal Freedom
Aug 25
How I Embrace Hitting Rock Bottom And Finding Reasons To Live
How I Embrace Hitting Rock Bottom And Finding Reasons To Live
My missing puzzle to find my purpose was my unstoppable desire to change and get out of my pit
Daniel Ng
Aug 24
Existence Beyond Mortality: A Contemplative Inquiry
Existence Beyond Mortality: A Contemplative Inquiry
Does consciousness persist beyond our mortal coil? In my perception, death represents the ultimate, irreversible conclusion to our odyssey…
Reflections On A Life
Aug 23
Mysticism’s Magnetic Appeal
Mysticism’s Magnetic Appeal
Is mysticism philosophical, or psychological, or religious? It’s all three and none
Gloria Lesher
Aug 23
Does Being Present For Others Matter?
Does Being Present For Others Matter?
When was the last time you were there for someone in their hour of need?
Leonard Tillerman
Aug 23
A Letter to Those Who Will Never Read It
A Letter to Those Who Will Never Read It
Or won’t be able to understand it
Mil Hoornaert
Aug 22
The Illusion of Urgency
The Illusion of Urgency
Using the present moment as your compass
luminyou
Aug 22
Unexpected Encounters With Remarkable People
Unexpected Encounters With Remarkable People
There are fascinating faces in unexpected places — everywhere you look
Malky McEwan
Aug 22
We Need To Seek Validation From Within Ourselves
We Need To Seek Validation From Within Ourselves
How I’ve been seeking validation throughout my life
Raveen J
Aug 21
On the Utility in Catastrophe (Stoic Wisdom 091)
On the Utility in Catastrophe (Stoic Wisdom 091)
People fall too readily into the habit of taking their lives for granted and this in turn leads them away from living their lives…
James Bellerjeau
Aug 20
The Surest Way to Success Is to Not Care So Much
The Surest Way to Success Is to Not Care So Much
Relax your willful left brain and your intuitive right brain will unleash your creative potential
Andor Czigeledi
Aug 20
Who’s Tossing Those Kids into the River?
Who’s Tossing Those Kids into the River?
Deciding whether short-term or long-term solutions will save the day
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Aug 20
On the Train Through Constellations
On the Train Through Constellations
Every journey is our opportunity to learn
Ala Sheehy
Aug 20
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