Choosing Solitude

Choosing Solitude

In a world where constant connectivity is celebrated, the choice to embrace solitude can be viewed as unconventional, even concerning. The societal narrative often portrays solitude as a symptom of underlying issues, prompting well-meaning advice to seek social...
Epictetus’ Art of Winning in All Circumstances

Epictetus’ Art of Winning in All Circumstances

In the dynamic interplay of life’s competitions, most individuals operate under a binary mindset: we win or lose. Our desire to triumph can often overshadow the potential for failure, leading to emotional highs and lows depending on the outcome. However, the concept...
Is Anger Actually a Good Thing

Is Anger Actually a Good Thing

Anger is one of the most intense emotions we can feel. It has the power to fuel our actions, either leading us to stand up for what’s right or causing us to lash out in destructive ways. Historically, anger has been categorized as both a virtue and a vice, with...
Thoughts and Reality Distortion

Thoughts and Reality Distortion

In a world where we are bombarded by thoughts and opinions constantly, it’s easy to fall into the trap of assuming that just because we think something, it must be true. Our thoughts can seem real, convincing, and at times, inescapable. But as the Stoics,...
Stoicism on Entitlement

Stoicism on Entitlement

In the bustling streets of ancient Rome, a man named Tiberius once approached the renowned Stoic philosopher Epictetus, who was preparing for a journey to Greece, received Tiberius’s distressing news with a patient demeanor. Tiberius lamented, “Master...