The Illusion of Suffering
If we could sum up the essence of this article in one overarching sentiment, it would be captured by this quote from our favourite Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius: “Whatever the Continue Reading
If someone tried to take control of your body and make you a slave, you would fight for freedom.
“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
The Timeless Wisdom of Marcus Aurelius – ‘Meditations’ Is it worth 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
Love your life and get a better one!
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
Nietzsche: Active and Passive Nihilism explained:
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
From Marcus Aurelius to COVID-19: Stoic Insights on Impermanence
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
Marcus Aurelius’ Morning Routine or How to Rise like an Emperor!
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
The Stoic Pursuit of Wisdom
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
The stoic virtue of courage
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
Friends, Romans, Countrymen, or How to deal with the desire for the approval from other people.
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
The Modern Stoic Approach to the World of Work
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
How to beat the fear of death and dying!
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
How to deal with anxiety
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
Twitter, Elon Musk, the E.U. Free Speech and the Stoic Approach to Politics
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 Stoic Wrestler: the mindset to tackling life
“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
Marcus Aurelius – Debts and Lessons
“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 – Part 1 – Acceptance
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
Conquer the Fear of Punishment After Death with Marcus Aurelius & Friedrich Nietzsche
“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