10 Timeless Meditations From Stoic Philosophy

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Apr 17, 2022

Discover ten powerful meditations from Stoic philosophy that guide you toward serenity and self-knowledge. Explore the inevitability of change and the importance of seeking support during transitions. Learn about the significance of controlling your choices while embracing the present moment. Engage actively with the world to confront injustice, reflecting on personal growth through self-assessment. These insights will help you redefine success, find joy, and tackle life's emotional challenges with resilience.

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ADVICE

Do Good, Feel Good

Guarantee a good day by doing good deeds.
Doing good is always within your control, regardless of external factors.

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ADVICE

Maintain Your Character

Focus on being good, regardless of others' actions.
Maintain your true character and purpose, like an emerald's inherent value.

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INSIGHT

Freedom of Choice

External forces can harm us, but our freedom of choice remains untouched.
Epictetus's broken leg exemplifies how we retain control over our thoughts and responses.

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Embracing Stoic Wisdom: Control, Interconnectedness, and the Present Moment

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Engaging with the World: Stoicism and Injustice

Seneca's "Letters from a Stoic" comprises a collection of personal letters offering practical advice on living a virtuous life according to Stoic principles. Written to Lucilius, a friend and student, the letters cover a wide range of topics, including dealing with adversity, managing emotions, and finding inner peace. Seneca's writing style is engaging and relatable, making complex philosophical concepts accessible to a wider audience. The letters offer timeless wisdom on self-improvement and ethical living. They remain a valuable resource for anyone seeking guidance on navigating life's challenges.

The Daily Stoic

366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

Ryan Holiday

Stephen Hanselman

This book provides 366 meditations on Stoic wisdom, featuring new translations of passages from Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and other Stoic philosophers. Each day, readers are presented with a Stoic lesson explained in modern language, along with advice on how to apply these lessons in everyday life. The book is organized temporally and thematically across the twelve months of the year, making it a daily resource for practicing Stoicism.

Meditations is a series of private writings composed by Marcus Aurelius, one of Rome's greatest emperors, as he struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Written between 170 and 180 CE while on military campaigns, this work combines Stoic philosophy with personal observations on leadership, duty, mortality, and human nature. Through twelve books of intimate thoughts never intended for publication, Marcus Aurelius explores themes of self-improvement, resilience in the face of adversity, and living virtuously while accepting what cannot be changed.

The Daily Laws

Robert Greene

This book by Robert Greene provides a daily dose of wisdom, drawing from his previous works and including new material. Each day features a concise lesson and a 'Daily Law' that serves as a prescription for navigating life's challenges. The book is organized monthly around themes such as power, seduction, persuasion, strategy, human nature, toxic people, self-control, mastery, psychology, leadership, adversity, and creativity. Greene emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with one's early passions and maintaining a realistic and disciplined attitude towards life and work.

A Calendar of Wisdom

Daily Thoughts to Nourish the Soul, Written and Selected from the World's Sacred Texts

Leo Tolstoy

This collection is a day-by-day guide that illuminates the path of a life worth living. It features gems of inspiration and wisdom from various historical figures including Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Lao-Tzu, Buddha, Pascal, Jesus, Muhammad, Confucius, Emerson, Kant, Ruskin, Seneca, Socrates, and Thoreau. Tolstoy considered this work his most important contribution to humanity, and it was widely read in pre-revolutionary Russia before being banned and forgotten under Communism. Recently rediscovered, it has been praised for its timeless wisdom and inspiration.

We hope this video helps you find the serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well.

Where can you find joy? What's the true measure of success? How should we manage anger? Find meaning? Conquer grief? These 10 timeless meditations from Stoic philosophy will help you answer questions and more.

The Daily Stoic is a wise, calming, page-a-day guide to living a good life, offering inspirational daily doses of classic wisdom. Each page features a powerful quotation from the likes of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, or philosopher Epictetus, as well as historical anecdotes and thought-provoking commentary to help you tackle any problem, approach any goal and live a better life.

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