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A Philosophical Life
Some of us are stressed. Others are overworked. Perhaps you’re struggling with the new responsibilities of parenthood. Or the chaos of a new venture. Or are you already successful and grappling with the duties of power or influence? Wrestling with an addiction? Deeply in love? Or moving from one flawed relationship to another? Are you approaching your golden years? Or enjoying the spoils of youth? Busy and active? Or bored out of your mind. Wisdom from the Stoics that can help.
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The Small Stuff
“It is essential for you to remember that the attention you give to any action should be in due proportion to its worth, for then you won’t tire and give up, if you aren’t busying yourself with lesser things beyond what should be allowed.”
—MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 4.32b
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Time for Philosophy
“Of all people only those are at leisure who make time for philosophy, only they truly live. Not
satisfied to merely keep good watch over their own days, they annex every age to their own. All
the harvest of the past is added to their store. Only an ingrate would fail to see that thes...
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Control and Choice
“The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not under my control, and which have to do with the choices I actually control. Where then do I look for good and evil? Not to uncontrollable externals, but within myse...
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Stoicism, a 3rd-century philosophy from Athens and later Rome, is a pragmatic, realistic and practical way of addressing life's problems.
Whether we are overworked, stressed, or struggling with our lives, we all can take help from the principles of stoicism.
Don’t Be A Passive-Aggressive Person
- Recognize your own passive-aggressive tendencies which can arise when you are overworked or stressed out.
- Try not to use sarcasm as a defence mechanism to anyone who is not according to how you feel.
- Be curious about others and giv...
A healthy balance
Elements that produce a healthy balance in relationships:
- Attention: The emotional needs of both partners are being met.
- Influence: Both partners can engage with and emotionally affect the other.
- Accommodation: Most decisions are made jointly.
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