Jonathan Watts·2 days agoMember-onlySeven Stoic Practices That Can Change Your LifeIn 300 B.C., Zeno developed the philosophy of Stoicism at the Stoa Poikile, meaning “painted porch,” in Athens, Greece. And over the course of the next couple hundred years, many great Stoic minds and thinkers met at the Stoa Poikile to discuss how one can live their most virtuous life. …Marcus Aurelius5 min readMarcus Aurelius5 min read
Ujjwal Singh·Jan 28Member-onlyHow To Think Clearly?Unlock the Power of Stoicism: Learn from Marcus Aurelius’s Philosophy to Improve Thinking & Well-being — I. Introduction Are you looking for a way to improve your ability to think clearly and make better decisions? Look no further than the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, the renowned Roman emperor, and philosopher who lived over 2,000 years ago. In a time of political and social turmoil, Marcus Aurelius was able…Marcus Aurelius6 min readMarcus Aurelius6 min read
Harsh Vardhan·Jan 28The Ten Everything: Summary of ‘Meditations’ in ten lines“Meditations” is a series of personal writings by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The book is a collection of his thoughts and reflections on various topics, such as virtue, the nature of the universe, and the human condition.The book also encourages the reader to detach oneself from external events and emotions…Marcus Aurelius3 min readMarcus Aurelius3 min read
Betty Bassett·Jan 26Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations in Simple Language: Book One By Betty BassettMarcus Aurelius’s Meditations in Simple Language: Book One By Betty Bassett I. My grandfather Verus taught me to be kind and calm, and to stay away from anger and strong emotions. The fact that the man who gave birth to me is famous and will always be remembered taught me…Marcus Aurelius9 min readMarcus Aurelius9 min read
Eric Chavez·Jan 25Why Be a Stoic?3 Benefits of Adopting Stoic Philosophy This article will illustrate why you should be a stoic. We will focus on three major advantages of adopting the Stoic philosophy in particular. These advantages may alter how you deal with challenges and significantly enhance your outlook on life. Before we get into…Marcus Aurelius3 min readMarcus Aurelius3 min read
Colin Goudie·Jan 22My Five Takeaways from MeditationsI just finished reading Meditations by Marcus Aurelius and thought I’d share my favourite lines, quotes from the writings, and the five themes that resonated with me. I summarised them into these themes. Loving what you do Obstacles and Actions Life is short Tolerance Only you can hurt you Loving what you do 𝑃𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒…Marcus Aurelius2 min readMarcus Aurelius2 min read
JustininILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·Jan 22Member-onlyWise Words From a Roman Emperor!Philosophy on how to live your life. — “Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now, take what’s left and live it properly. What doesn’t transmit light creates its own darkness.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations The former Emperor of Rome, Marcus Aurelius is credited with many thoughts and philosophical quotes. This particular one hit home for me. One of my biggest challenges in life is drifting by without taking action or forcing change.Marcus Aurelius2 min readMarcus Aurelius2 min read
Diego Luján·Jan 19Finding Inner Peace in a Chaotic World: How Marcus Aurelius’ Teachings Can HelpThe world can be a chaotic and stressful place, with constant distractions and external pressures vying for our attention. But what if there was a way to find inner peace and tranquility amidst all the chaos? …Marcus Aurelius3 min readMarcus Aurelius3 min read
Erick ClowardinStoic Coffee·Jan 20239 — Lessons LearnedHey everyone, this year has been an especially rough year for many of us. I can honestly say it has been for me. …Marcus Aurelius9 min readMarcus Aurelius9 min read
Praveen Dubey·Jan 17From Chaos to Clarity: How Marcus Aurelius’ Philosophy Changed My Life — Part 2Discover the Powerful Lessons That Helped Me Find Inner Peace — The article is Part 2 of the series, here is the link to Part 1 Welcome to the second instalment of my personal journey on how the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius changed my life. In this article, I will be sharing my experiences and reflections on how the principles of…Marcus Aurelius4 min readMarcus Aurelius4 min read
