LINK How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life - TheHumanist.com
Honing our ability to manage this dichotomy of control in the interest of morality and well being constitutes the development of character, a centerpiece of Stoic practice. But part of that character development includes a growth in our patience with and understanding of others who, for one reason or another, have failed to develop their own characters. Thus we may place Stoic demands on ourselves but not on others (unless we have been chosen by others as their instructors).
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Ah, a Stoic! Hello!
I make an effort to live by my limited understanding of the Stoic philosophy, but I have to say I am one of the least stoic people I know. Maybe that's why it is so attractive to me - because I need it.
NeilHorner
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Apr 23, 2018
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Stoicism and Capitalism don't mix.
No profit in it.
WileEQuixote
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Apr 23, 2018
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I think stoicism is misunderstood today as standing up and being tough and not letting yourself feel emotion. The more I've read of it, it's not that at all.
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