Into the Abstract

The Stoics believed that kindness is one of the greatest virtues a human can possess. An act of kindness can outlive anyone. However, we seldom see true kindness today due to the onset of the pandemic. In today’s episode we will discuss how to embody kindness in our lives using Stoicism.

Disappointment is the feeling we get when we don’t get the grade we expected in the test or the promotion from work we looked forward to. Although it is a difficult feeling to deal with, Stoicism can teach us how to embrace and tolerate the inevitable disappointment in the future.

The modern world is intoxicated with the “perfect” lives of celebrities, actors, and athletes. Our desires for fame, power, and success lead us on a constant path for approval and love. Due to this, when we do encounter success our egos inflate drastically which can impact our relationships and self esteem. In today’s episode, we will discuss how we can manage our egos when they get out of control.

Stoicism is a philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium during the 3rd century. Although it began quite a while ago, Stoicism still has a myriad of applications to our modern day lives. In this episode, we will discuss the definition of Stoicism, and the practical applications of the philosophy.

We often hear of quotes such as, “Shoot for the stars” or “Dream big”. However, the Stoics believed that one should eliminate high hopes or ambitious aspirations from their lives in order to feel more fulfilled and tranquil. In this episode, you will learn the Stoic perspective on hope, and how we can apply it to our lives.

We often hear of quotes such as, “Shoot for the stars” or “Dream big”. However, the Stoics believed that one should eliminate high hopes or ambitious aspirations from their lives in order to feel more fulfilled and tranquil. In this episode, you will learn the Stoic perspective on hope, and how we can apply it to our lives.

We all have feelings whether good or bad. However, sometimes our emotions might overwhelm or overpower when something serious or tragic occurs. In order to manage our feelings, we can derive lessons from Stoics from the past, and apply those morals into our everyday lives.

Sometimes people are not so kind. They can irritate, annoy, or sadden us for no reason at all. Although it is best to avoid these people, sometimes we have to deal with them. Stoicism gives us some useful tips on how we can handle and manage difficult people.

In the modern way world, it is extremely easy to few anxious due to current events, the news, and social media. Fortunately, Stoicism gives us wide advise on how we can remain calm during chaotic times.

In our age of distraction, it is extremely hard to stay focused due to social media and video/movie streaming sites like Hulu and Netflix. Fortunately, Stoics from the past has some wise advice on how we can manage our time effectively. In this episode, you will learn how to apply the lessons from the Stoics into your own life.