Stoic Philosophy
Stoicism (an ancient Greek philosophy made popular by Romans) acknowledges the challenges we face and teaches us practical lessons so that we may overcome whatever stands in our way. By taking a practical approach to happiness (eudaimonia), we learn how to maintain it for longer periods of time and help others do the same:
- Live in Virtue: Be your best version
- Focus on What You Control ... and accept the rest as it happens.
- Take Responsibility: Even if we don’t control everything that happens, we must take responsibility for our own lives.
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