Stoic Sage

It takes courage to see your life outside of the opinions of others, only when you do so can you live authentically and fully. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

What does adversity have to do with nature? What is nature according to the stoics? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

It's is not the adversity itself, but your judgements about them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

Do you ruminate over the past or worry about the future? Marcus suggests 2 steps to help you test those mental impressions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

We often make judgements of people we know nothing about. The online world makes it event easier to judge, but this is not the Stoic way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

You've controlled your anger, what now? What should I do to address the situation? Seneca has some advice for us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

Anger is a passion that is difficult to control. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

Checking your impressions is an important practice, but do you check those things which you avoid? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

Objectify your desires to truly understand what it is that you're chasing. This will ensure your desires do not become passions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

An anxious mind is the consequence of bad judgement. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

Retreating to your inner citadel is easier when you can address the problems with statements and in turn, reframe the initial impressions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

Your mind and body are connected, however, you do have co tell over your will - your ability to choose how you respond to pain. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

We will discuss the four moods that could negatively impact your philosophical progress, which we identified by Marcus Aurelius. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

Before we ask ourselves whether or not something is within our control, we need to make sure our judgments about certain things are reasonable. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

The philosopher is a doctor for the soul and the philosophers school is the hospital for the soul. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

Questioning every action may be difficult but we are creatures of habit, therefore, being mindful in fast and difficult moments calls for more practice in becoming more mindful. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

Expand your sphere of compassion and care past yourself, past your family, you friends and into your communities. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

The four virtues should be flexible based on your capabilities and your individual realities. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

Don't use stoicism as an object when you're trying to help people. Embody the philosophy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

Do not stretch yourself too thin! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

“The lesser of two evils” is still deciding do choose evil. Do whatever political good you can. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support

Not while in bed, but before bed, a Stoic should honestly review their actions. Remember to pardon yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

When no one is looking, how do you keep yourself accountable for maintaining your Stoic philosophy? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Catch and release the feelings of anger! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Today's episode is joined by Shane Sorensen from Renaissance Wisdom where we discuss Ethics and Prosperity. What wisdom can we draw from the past to bring into today's struggles? Learn out more about Shane and Renaissance Wisdom here: https://renaissance-wisdom.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

You can be Stoic in the moment, but can you reflect on oneself as well? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Today we discuss how Marcus Aurelius dealt with frustrating people and the passages we referenced. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Premeditate on encountering difficult people. Choose to work with them instead. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Today I am joined by David Ades owner of Dying to Live to discuss Being and Becoming. https://dyingtolive.blog --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

It's fun to talk about your life and adventures but talking with others, at its core, is about social bonding. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Let the insults roll! Stoics have better things to in the present, fleeting moments of life, than worry about silly words. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

It's easy to rally up against or for something of someone. The wise Stoic first questions before whether or not it impacts their own virtue. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Stoics speak less, but when spoken, with more intention. Speaking well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Life is shorter than we realize, focus your efforts on those things that will bring meaning and fulfillment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Premeditate on frustrating situations and CHOOSE to be calm. Accept whatever comes your way. Course now Available! stoicsage.teachable.com/p/stoic-sage-s-becoming-stoic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Seek out the friends that are likely to help you achieve excellence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

It is not enough to simply think about your death, but to think about how the idea of death impacts your character. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Feeling loss is normal, but the Stoic maintains his virtue. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

There are two types of goals that we as Stoics should avoid. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Don't burden yourself with ideas of wanting materialism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Sometimes we must choose different approaches to how we handle challenges. In this episode we discuss removing temptation vs voluntary discomfort. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Do mealtimes bring you more pleasure than sustenance? Should Stoics moderate their mealtimes? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Do you ever find yourself obeying your desires unquestioningly? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Your thoughts/emotions become your words, words become action, action become character, character becomes your destiny. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

The universe is not out to get you, but you often times will be dragged for reasons that are not your own. Maybe they are, nonetheless, accept your fate. However it may come. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Premeditation of future adversity creates stoics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

It's not enough to read philosophical doctrine or Instagram quotes to become a true stoic. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

It can be difficult to forgive people who have wronged us, but what can we do as stoics to learn how to forgive? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Sympathy or empathy? Which would the Stoics prefer? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

We all know about Desire, but do you catch yourself desiring the avoidance of your aversions? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message

Today we welcome Scott Lancaster to the show who tells us about his Stoic inspired jewelry company, Emerton Scott. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/message