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Stoicism
Stu Clark

Can Anyone Become Stoic?

Can Anyone Become Stoic? Short answer, Yes. Being a Stoic isn’t about being from a certain place, or growing up within a particular group. Stoicism is about who you are and how you perceive the world around you. Websters Dictionary describes a Stoic as “someone who accepts what happens without complaining or showing”. How Can You Become Stoic? There are a few ways to become Stoic, here are some recommendations I have to practise on your journey through Stoicism. 1.)

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December 7, 2022 No Comments
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Stoicism
Stu Clark

Stoicism In One Sentence

Stoicism In One Sentence To be Stoic is to live in reality, understand that life can be tough, bad things can happen but finding peace in accepting fate and understanding that you have the strength to keep going. Stoicism In A Nutshell First and foremost I will say this; being Stoic isn’t to be perfect. There will be times that things get the better of you, the important thing to remember is to keep trying and remember what being Stoic

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November 27, 2022 No Comments
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Stu Clark

What Does Amor Fati Mean?

What Does Amor Fati Mean? Love Fate. When you accept that things happen and we don’t always have control over those things we can begin to stop worrying. Things happen to us, good and bad, there is nothing you can do about it. Let it happen and know that you have the strength to deal with it. Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but it doesn’t get you anywhere. Van Wilder Yes I just

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November 25, 2022 No Comments
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Stu Clark

What Does Memento Mori Mean?

What Does Memento Mori Mean? Imagine this; you’re a Roman general who’s just won a huge battle, this is a huge occasion and the streets are cheering your name, you’re loved by all and you’re at the peak of your own glory. Then you hear a whisper in your ear “remember you will die one day”. More often than not, especially when things are going well we often forget this vital part of human existence. Mortality. You will die one

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November 25, 2022 No Comments
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Stu Clark

Who Were The Famous Stoics? | 3 Important Stoic Figures

Who Were The Famous Stoics? Although Stoicism was initially founded by Zeno of Citium there were 3 important Stoic figures that the Stoicism philosophy is based around. These 3 men were the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the political advisor and playwright Seneca and the once slave turned teacher Epictetus. Who Is Marcus Aurelius? His full name is Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus, born 26th April 121 and died 17th March 180. He was Roman Emperor between 161-180 and was well

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November 24, 2022 No Comments
What Is Stoicism?
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Stu Clark

What Is Stoicism? | 4 Important Lessons In Stoicism

What Does Stoicism Mean? What Is Stoicism? According to Google, Stoicism is “the endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.” It’s a philosophy that is designed to make us more resilient, happier and more content with our lives. Stoicism is a tool that can provide you with perseverance, patience and wisdom. You might think it’s some made up idea by the corporations, designed to make you content with your menial place in life. A

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November 24, 2022 No Comments