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“If someone tried to take control of your body and make you a slave, you would fight for freedom. Yet how easily you hand over your mind to anyone who Continue Reading
Have you ever wondered about the impact of Stoic philosophy on modern life or how such ancient wisdom could guide us through the complexities and challenges of today’s world? If Continue Reading
What the greatest minds of antiquity through to modernity have always told us is that before we can change anything for the better, we must first not only accept the Continue Reading
Materialism has given us many of the good things in life that we now take for granted, such as not dying at a young age of preventable diseases, as well Continue Reading
There’s this wonderful German word I like to use—zeitgeist. If you type this word into Google the first definition—which serves as the theme of this article—defines it as: “the defining Continue Reading
Today, we are venturing into the heart of Rome, circa 170 A.D., to explore the morning routine of Marcus Aurelius—the Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher. So, sit back, relax, Continue Reading
Edit: The woman in the thumbnail is Sophia, the Gnostic Goddess of Wisdom! – we’ve been asked tons of times! The subconscious mind Let’s have a little look into Continue Reading
Welcome everyone, to a profound exploration of the stoic virtue of courage. Today, we embark on a journey to delve into the essence of courage as understood by the Stoic Continue Reading
Today we’re going to talk about, something natural to all of us, a normal human desire. We all have a natural desire to be embraced and accepted by others. Continue Reading
Some of the most powerful words in philosophy come from the writings of Marcus Aurelius a true philosopher king, probably one of only a handful in history. Marcus, who Continue Reading
I remember when I was a kid growing up in the 1970’s at about the age of 7, I asked my father what happened after we died. He went quiet Continue Reading
In the bustling modern world, anxiety has become an increasingly common mental health challenge. Fortunately, ancient wisdom offers valuable insights on how to navigate this overwhelming emotion. Stoicism, a Continue Reading
These are dark times for human beings everywhere, none more so than within the European Union. Wales is a small country that is part of the United Kingdom. Wales Continue Reading
“The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing, in so far as it stands ready against the accidental and the unforeseen, and is not apt to fall.” – Continue Reading
“Debts and Lessons” is the first chapter of the philosophical work “Meditations” written by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. On a personal note, it’s actually one of my favourites, because Continue Reading
Getting over the fear of failure is a process that requires patience, self-reflection, and practice. Here are some strategies that can help: Firstly, we can recognise that failure is Continue Reading
“Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues Continue Reading
Musonius Rufus was a Roman Stoic philosopher who lived in the first century AD. Despite being relatively unknown today, he was an important figure in his time and had a Continue Reading