The Daily Stoic This is the Deads Day | Harsh Truths From The Stoics
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Oct 31, 2025 Exploring the intersection of Halloween and Día de los Muertos, the discussion delves into how rituals help us confront mortality. Key Stoic principles highlight the importance of humility and the power of saying no, while emphasizing the need for self-acceptance and focusing on what we can control. The conversation encourages readers to seek wisdom through deep reading and journaling, while reminding us to avoid distractions and nurture our growth through challenges. Ultimately, it's about valuing time and integrity over external approval.
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Day Of The Dead Ritual
- Ryan Holiday describes Día de los Muertos as a collective ritual to celebrate and remember the dead.
- He contrasts it with Halloween and uses it to introduce memento mori as a practical practice.
Prepare Practical End-Of-Life Matters
- Ryan Holiday urges preparing practical end-of-life matters like wills and DNR orders as part of memento mori practice.
- He recommends protecting family finances with life insurance to avoid leaving them with burdens.
Radical Honesty Shapes Character
- Marcus Aurelius demanded radical honesty: say what you mean and don't say what is false.
- Truthfulness is essential even when it's difficult, because integrity shapes character.
