The Focus Bee Show (84) The Four Virtues Of Stoicism
Stoicism is booming right now and this is mainly because of how practical and effective it is. Unlike other philosophical movements, stoicism is based on action and can be ‘lived’ every day.
• The four virtues of stoicism are courage, temperance, wisdom and justice.
• Temperance is directly related to self-control. The idea is to keep everything in balance so that you are on neither extremes. The virtue of temperance can be applied to your work, your nutrition, your exercise – everything in moderation.
• Wisdom comes not only from experience but also from applying philosophy in action. Using concepts such as the four virtues to lead our lives in a wise way.
• Courage comes from leaving your comfort zone, from being able to stand up for yourself and your principles.
• Justice relates to ‘sympatheia’ – the idea that ‘what hurts the hive, hurts the bee.’ Being aware of how our own actions impact others around us.
The more I read about Stoicism, the more fascinating I find it. There is always more to discover and applying the principles of stoicism is life-changing. The four virtues are wonderful guidelines that can help us lead a more fulfilling life.
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