The Stoic philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, as written in Meditations, teaches us to stay calm, act with integrity, and serve ...

When you need words of encouragement, you may not immediately think of quotes from Stoic philosophers. After all, being stoic evokes thoughts of calm without emotion. However, Stoicism, the ancient ...

A few years ago, I came across an article on Stoicism that reignited my interest in this ancient philosophy. My first exposure had come many years earlier when a friend gave me a copy of Meditations ...

Stoicism, a philosophical school originating in ancient Greece, has long been considered a practical guide for living a virtuous and meaningful life. The core principles of Stoicism revolve around ...

Welcome back to Mid-Week Meditations, Lifehacker’s weekly dip into the pool of stoic wisdom, and a guide to using its waters to reflect on and improve your life. What Heraclitus is saying here is ...

When most of us think of philosophy, our eyes glaze over a little and we ask ourselves how it remotely applies to real life. So when I tell you about a newly released book filled with ancient Stoic ...

Stress and anxiety hamper the quality of life, and recent surveys suggest levels are at an all-time high. Pressures at home and at work have been exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, economic ...

Start with an introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy, which puts an emphasis on living reasonably and pro-socially, and which teaches us to live according to nature. You’ll also get a taste of ...