This morning is my first day journaling. A popular Stoic inspired essay prompt I came across from research was to choose any ethical principle and to expand on it with ones own words. I chose Discipline.3yr ⋅ Raven3223456 ⋅ r/Stoicism
First post here - Thank you to this beautiful community, currently reading through all three of these books. They're helping me build a less chaotic inner-reality5yr ⋅ ShimaRoosman ⋅ r/Stoicism
[Image] The crappy days are more important. (x-post from /r/GetMotivated)6yr ⋅ TribalLion ⋅ r/Stoicism
MOTD #67: First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.5yr ⋅ Stoic_MOTD ⋅ r/Stoicism
...Status you can loose... You carry character with you wherever you go, and it allows you to prevail against adversity. ” - Jordan B. Peterson6yr ⋅ africanpenguin ⋅ r/Stoicism
A surprisingly stoic sounding quote from Dan Harmon, creator of tv shows Rick and Morty and Community6yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/Stoicism
Stumbled across a reference to Stoicism in a book about chivalry. ('The Deeper Quest' by D. Joseph Jacques)6yr ⋅ MindfulRain ⋅ r/Stoicism
These lines always give me a small level of solace. (Taken from the movie Mr. Nobody)6yr ⋅ jandouls ⋅ r/Stoicism
Epictetus as my wallpaper makes me remember to be stoic every time I pick up the cell phone. It’s very helpful.6yr ⋅ eloy001 ⋅ r/Stoicism
Don't seek to have events happen as you wish, but wish them to happen as they do happen... ~Epictetus8yr ⋅ flesler ⋅ r/Stoicism
[Reminder] New Practical Exercise of the Week (PEotW) begins tomorrow, all are welcome to check it out and share your thoughts!5yr ⋅ GD_WoTS ⋅ r/Stoicism
still relevant; this snippet from this morning’s reading made me chuckle3yr ⋅ asymmetricalwolf ⋅ r/Stoicism
Men are not disturbed by things, but by the view that they take of things.5yr ⋅ JusticeKomish ⋅ r/Stoicism
Finally got this one, had read about this book in this sub and now going to start reading today...5yr ⋅ Cromeeco ⋅ r/Stoicism
I wanted a Memento Mori tattoo for years, as I find it one of the Stoics' most inspirational tools for living a good life. I realized by not getting the tattoo (and putting it off for later) I was being a hypocrite. I still get very weird looks when most people ask what it means, but I love it.7yr ⋅ baker_man13 ⋅ r/Stoicism
I feel like this is an appropriate example of identifying the things you can control...At least when spiders are involved.5yr ⋅ KatyHB ⋅ r/Stoicism
Good example of showing the purpose of negative visualization. (x-post r/quoteporn)10yr ⋅ BuschCamo57 ⋅ r/Stoicism
Whenever a person is causing conflict or hurt I meditate on these lines to find clarity and forgiveness5yr ⋅ EdenRay97 ⋅ r/Stoicism
MOTD #6: What upsets people is not things themselves but their judgments about the things.6yr ⋅ Stoic_MOTD ⋅ r/Stoicism
Other people's ability to deal with pain is not a reflection unto you, only your ability is.6yr ⋅ BreadSpace ⋅ r/Stoicism
Would you consider this a stoic response to dealing with people you don’t like?6yr ⋅ LazyHobbit_ ⋅ r/Stoicism
Saw this being recommended here numerous times. Can't wait to dive into it6yr ⋅ aditya4mvp ⋅ r/Stoicism
MOTD #66: He who fears death will never do anything worth of a man who is alive.5yr ⋅ Stoic_MOTD ⋅ r/Stoicism
Stoicism has had an immediate impact on my life for the better. This is Marcus Aurelius, his wisdom is now my wisdom. To better visually relate to this period of history I digitally painted a photo of his bust.7yr ⋅ propelleteer ⋅ r/Stoicism
MOTD #11: I can't afford to hate people. I don't have that kind of time.6yr ⋅ Stoic_MOTD ⋅ r/Stoicism
Bought a 1701 1st English edition of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations from Schilb Antiquarian http://schilbantiquarian.com/.8yr ⋅ peekayljk ⋅ r/Stoicism
MOTD #49: There's almost nothing better than character development. And aiming at having a good character is the highest aim, and it's the aim that will provide the most meaning in your life.5yr ⋅ Stoic_MOTD ⋅ r/Stoicism
MOTD #72: “Nothing, to my way of thinking, is a better proof of a well ordered mind than a man’s ability to stop just where he is and pass some time in his own company.”5yr ⋅ Stoic_MOTD ⋅ r/Stoicism
Roman marble bust of emperor Marcus Aurelius in adolescence. Dated back to II century CE. [560x750]6yr ⋅ anaxarchos ⋅ r/Stoicism
El suicidio de Seneca, 1871 (3,051 × 1,827) (Something the Stoics here might appreciate)6yr ⋅ orangesof1984 ⋅ r/Stoicism
This has had a profound effect on my life. It's incredible how unconscious desires can rob you of your energy, confidence and focus.7yr ⋅ bradola ⋅ r/Stoicism
MOTD #79: If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid with regard to external things. Don't wish to be thought to know anything;5yr ⋅ Stoic_MOTD ⋅ r/Stoicism
The first First Lady had a very stoic view on happiness. (Letter to her friend Mercy Warren, 1789)6yr ⋅ US2A ⋅ r/Stoicism
A reminder of Stoicism's deep cosmopolitanism: Plutarch summarising Zeno's Republic (now lost)6yr ⋅ the_solution__ ⋅ r/Stoicism
Do not seek to have everything you desire, but desire that things happen as they actually do happen, and then you will be well off. - Epictetus7yr ⋅ Zenius_ ⋅ r/Stoicism
MOTD #43: If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.5yr ⋅ Stoic_MOTD ⋅ r/Stoicism
How would or do you apply this to your life personally? Where do you find your personal fountain of good?5yr ⋅ CaptainGimpy ⋅ r/Stoicism
Even though Epicurus is the ancient opponent of stoicism this quote of his suits stoicism nicely.6yr ⋅ WereVrock ⋅ r/Stoicism
Throw aside all hindrances and give up your time to attaining a sound mind. -Seneca6yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/Stoicism
I don't think that's what he wants to hear right now, Marcus, but good try.6yr ⋅ gaylordqueen69 ⋅ r/Stoicism
Made this lock screen for myself, but thought some of you might want to use it as well. Hope you all like it!7yr ⋅ CasenW ⋅ r/Stoicism
This poem by the Greek Poet Cavafy reminded me of the Marcus Aurelius quote “The soul is dyed with the color of the thoughts”6yr ⋅ the_flying_almond_ ⋅ r/Stoicism
Thanks to the inspiration of OP a few weeks ago my sister has made me these for Christmas <3 Credit: u/outerverse5yr ⋅ yourmak3r ⋅ r/Stoicism
MOTD #45: You squander time as if you drew from a full and abundant supply, though all the while that day which you bestow on some person or thing is perhaps your last.5yr ⋅ Stoic_MOTD ⋅ r/Stoicism
Ready for March break with the Prokopton's satchel: My pocket journal, and the words of my ancient and modern guides.5yr ⋅ trillclick ⋅ r/Stoicism
MOTD #47: People are our proper occupation. Our job is to do them good and put up with them. But when they obstruct our proper tasks, they become irrelevant to us—like sun, wind, animals. Our actions may be impeded by them, but there can be no impeding our intentions or our dispositions.5yr ⋅ Stoic_MOTD ⋅ r/Stoicism
Society vs Independent thought. This chart I made to try and understand how to listen and form more informed opinions on polarized topics.3yr ⋅ sovook ⋅ r/Stoicism
Thought some of you might enjoy this Marcus Aurelius wallpaper I made (1920 x 1080)5yr ⋅ -thoughtless ⋅ r/Stoicism
Been sharing The Daily Stoic pages for last week on Instagram Stories. It has convinced four people to buy the book who hadn't heard of Stoicism.7yr ⋅ DanGrech ⋅ r/Stoicism
