Stoic Meditations

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614. Past, present, and future May 21, 2020

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Seneca reminds us what is the proper Stoic attitude toward past, present, and future.

613. The immortality of philosophy May 20, 2020

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Honors, statues, and wealth, don't last much after one's death. Philosophy is forever.

612. Try some true friends instead May 19, 2020

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The philosophers of the past are your true friends: they give wisdom without asking for money, or imperiling your life.

611. Have a conversation with Socrates or Epicurus May 18, 2020

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Seneca reminds us of the span of philosophical inquiry, and of how delightful it is to engage with the greatest minds from across time and cultures.

610. Spend time in good company May 15, 2020

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Read the great minds of humanity, those that have insights on how to live a meaningful life.

609. On the treatment of humans and animals May 14, 2020

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Seneca criticizes the slaughter of people and animals for the sake of entertainment. Today, the suffering continues, in slaughterhouses.

608. How to properly go to the barber May 13, 2020

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Thought experiment: if you knew you were to die soon, what sort of things would you prioritize, and what let go of entirely?

607. The three periods of life May 12, 2020

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The mind that is untroubled and tranquil has the power to roam into all the parts of its life.

606. How to get to old age May 11, 2020

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Old age surprises people while their minds are still childish, and they come to it unprepared and unarmed, for they have made no provision for it.

605. Live in the here and now May 08, 2020

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The greatest hindrance to living is expectancy, which depends upon the morrow and wastes to-day.