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They’ll Never GIVE It To You | 6 Simple Stoic Lessons To Feel More Peace

Mar 21, 2023

Discover the often-ignored truth that peace won’t come from external circumstances. Embrace personal responsibility as a key to inner tranquility. Learn how resilience can transform adversity into meaningful growth, inspired by experiences from a harsh prison camp. The wisdom of Stoic philosophy teaches that challenges are opportunities for virtue. It's time to stop waiting for the perfect moment to find your calm. Dive into lessons that encourage you to take charge and cultivate a peaceful mindset today.

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Don't wait for external circumstances to provide relaxation or opportunities; prioritize personal well-being and take proactive measures to find peace.

Choose positive influences and thoughts, focusing on personal growth rather than revenge or negative people, to cultivate resilience and kindness.

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The Illusion of Future Leisure

Many people deceive themselves into thinking that someday they will have more free time to pursue their interests or relax. However, the truth is that circumstances will never magically provide the desired leisure. Marcus Aurelius and Seneca recognized this fallacy and stressed the need to find internal peace and fulfillment rather than relying on external circumstances. In order to study philosophy, make time for personal growth, or take needed breaks, individuals must take proactive measures and prioritize their own well-being in the present moment.

The Stoics on Difficult People

01:57

Finding Inner Peace Through Personal Responsibility and Stoic Wisdom

8min

Resilience in the Face of Adversity

2min

We like to think that someday, things will be slower, more peaceful. That we’ll get a break. That after the holidays, after this busy season, then we’ll be able to get serious–about that thing we needed to think about, about that exercise we wanted to start doing, about taking that vacation. Once I get away from the city, from the office, then I can relax, we tell ourselves.

It’s never going to happen. You are fooling yourself. You are fooling yourself as people have always fooled themselves.

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Today, Ryan also shares six Stoic lessons that you can learn and apply to feel more tranquil, free, and at peace. No matter who you are or where you’re from.

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