The Virtue of Courage is the ability to stay strong and in control of our emotions in the face of adversity. We think of valor when the word courage is being thrown around but there is so much more to this Stoic virtue than marching into battle. Bringing this virtue into the modern age through…
Category: Stoicism
Virtue of Wisdom – The First Stoic Virtue to Master Right Now
The Virtue of Wisdom will be my first discussion as part of my series on the pillars of Stoic Virtues. The Stoic Virtue of Wisdom is the ability to know or understand what is good, what is bad and what is indifferent or neither good or bad. This is one of the cornerstones of the…
Amor Fati – Love the Hand You are Dealt
Amor Fati – Love the Hand You are Dealt. The literal meaning of Amor Fati is love of fate. Humans are always striving to the next level. Not paying attention to the now but looking forward to what their next chapter will be. Amor Fati means to work with what you have and be the…
Memento Mori – Astonishing Acceptance That You Will Die
Memento Mori – Remember that you are (have to) die. Not the most pleasant phrase to think about as you are going about your day. This phrase is not meant to frighten readers but rather to remind everyone that no one is eternal. Memento Mori means to stop putting things off until tomorrow. Stop believing…
Minimalism to Cure Luxury in Life
Minimalism is what I need in my life! When I look upon all of the items that I have collected throughout the years, I see mostly junk. When I take a step back and look at the things I possess I feel very fortunate, like a king! We take so many things for granted in…