Have you ever asked yourself "What is the point of all this? Why was I even born?" 

In today's episode, Victor and Nicko are discussing an excerpt from Alan Watt's book, "The Way of Zen" which teaches us to ask instead, "who is it that is asking not to be born?" and to embrace and accept our own humanity rather than separating from it.

What was your biggest lesson from this episode? Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.

Have you listened to last weeks' episode for Part 1? 

In today's episode, Victor and Nicko will continue discussing the remainder of "The Characteristics of The Rational Soul" derived from Marcus Aurelius' journal "Meditations" and how it will look like applied to our modern-day world. Listen on to find out what they are!

How many of these apply to you? Or how many of these characteristics would you like more of? Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.

What does it mean to control a temper? Is it even something for us to control or to overcome? 

In today's episode, also Nicko's favorite day, Victor and Nicko will be telling a Zen story to illustrate what role temper has in our lives and how we can begin to find our inner peace by seeing it for what it really is. 

What did you take away from this story? Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.

In today's episode, Victor interviews Gaia Ferreira. Gaia is an author, speaker, and coach on personal fulfilment and heart-focused leadership who works with mission-driven executives and entrepreneurs to connect their purpose and vision to the way they work and play every day. 

You will get to learn some insights on how Gaia teaches how to balance work and play while coaching her clients, how to activate all your senses to re-ignite your playfulness, what "vacuum time" is, and more!

To learn more about Gaia's work, click here: https://www.gaiaferreira.com/

What was your favorite part of this interview? Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.

Have you ever wondered how to measure how much you've progressed on your self-mastery journey? Or if you've reached a level where you cannot progress any further? 

In today's episode, Victor and Nicko will be answering and discussing a client question. They asked "How do you measure the progress of self-mastery? How do I know when I have actually reached the desired level?" 

The answer may not be what you expect! Listen on to find out more. Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.

Many of us believe we aren't able to do what we want to do due to a lack of time but what better time than now? 

In today's episode, Victor and Nicko discuss a quote for Epictetus and Seneca, what they teach us about procrastination, and how we can overcome this.

How was this episode helped your habit? Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.

Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher from 161 to 180. In his journal, which later was published as the book "Meditations," he reflected upon and wrote about "The Characteristics of The Rational Soul." In today's episode, Victor and Nicko will be discussing these characteristics and how it will look like applied to our modern-day world. Listen on to find out what they are!

How can you use these characteristics for yourself? Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.

In today's story day episode, Victor and Nicko talk about the importance of showing empathy to someone that "may not deserve it" and also illustrates how powerful it is to just allow someone's voice to be heard. All it takes it that one pivotal moment where all you needed was to be heard instead of trying to express it through destructive behavior. 

How has this story touched your heart today? Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.

Did you know the music in The Zen Stoic Micro Meditations are carefully designed with specific sound frequencies that enhance the outcome of the meditation? Whether the outcome is to become ready and awake or relaxed and calm.

Brandon Koertge is a Musician, Audio Engineer, and the Co-Creator of the Zen Stoic Micro Meditations. In today's interview, you will learn all about his journey and expertise with music and breaking down the elements that go into each Zen Stoic Micro Meditation.

The powerful combination of sound frequencies curated by Brandon along with Victor's voice guidance on top is, ultimately, what makes these micro meditations so effective in such a short period of time. Download a free 5-minute sample here: www.zenstoic.com

You can find Brandon on Facebook: @brandonkoertgemusic on Instagram: @brandonkoertge or on Spotify: Brandon Koertge

In today's episode, Victor and Nicko answer a question from one of our Zen Stoic Dojo members! 

Principal Andrew asks "What value do you see that educators, specifically administrators of schools could have in practicing and putting into place the zen stoic ideas into schools? Which aspects of Zen Stoicism do you think could be of most value in a school?"

Which aspects do you think would be valuable in a school? Let us know by leaving a comment through voice message on Anchor or search for us on Facebook at Zen Stoic or on Instagram @zenstoic_v. BOOM.