Stoic Meditations

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24. Clean up your own thinking Mar 01, 2018

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Marcus tells us that it’s too easy and unnecessary to worry about other people’s thoughts. It is far more difficult, but useful, to worry about our own.

23. Don’t argue with stones Mar 01, 2018

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Epictetus says that some people hardens their opinions into stones. It’s their problem, don’t waste your time arguing with them.

22. On wealth and virtue Mar 01, 2018

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Seneca tells Lucilius that wealth should be limited, something that exposed him to charges of hypocrisy. Regardless, what is the relationship between wealth and virtue?

21. Use your time well... Mar 01, 2018

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Marcus reminds us that our life is short, and that we don’t really know what day will be our last. So why not use our time in the best possible way?

20. Virtue is a matter of practice Mar 01, 2018

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Epictetus says that we become virtuous in the same way as athletes and musicians become more proficient at what they do: by constant practice.

19. Find wisdom wherever it is Mar 01, 2018

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Seneca wanders into Epicurean territory, as a scout, not a traitor.

18. Opinions cannot hurt you Mar 01, 2018

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Marcus is summarizing here some of the most important concepts of Stoicism, especially why we should pity, and not get upset with, people when they make mistakes.

17. On dealing with nasty people Mar 01, 2018

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Hierocles reminds us how to best respond to another human being who has ill feelings toward us.

16. Philosophy is about doing Mar 01, 2018

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Musonius Rufus says that philosophers should speak clearly, and most of all should live the way they talk.

15. Don’t sell your soul cheap! Mar 01, 2018

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Epictetus asks us at what price we are willing to sell our soul, and advises us to aim for the highest one possible.