Reasons To Write Letters
The Stoic philosopher Seneca wrote 124 letters to his friend Lucilius and reveled in his replies:"Your letter has given me pleasure, and has roused me from sluggishness."—Seneca, Letters 74.1This coll...
27 Marras 20245min
How To Think Like Socrates (Interview With Donald Robertson)
Donald Robertson’s new book How To Think Like Socrates will be a welcome release for anyone keen to delve into the life of the man often referred to as the grandfather of Western philosophy.Almost all...
20 Marras 20241h 47min
A Short Exercise For Dealing With Future Worry
Let’s face a worry together using this time we have carved out specifically for our philosophical practice.It’s a short exercise, so there’s no need to rush.📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO + EMAIL CONTENTChec...
13 Marras 20244min
The Formula For Human Greatness
The formula for human greatness: it’s a grand proposition that there would even be one but is it really as simple as loving what happens?📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO + EMAIL CONTENTCheck out What Is Stoici...
6 Marras 20244min
A Stoic Alien Reports On The Humans
In this episode, I explore a fun writing prompt that can help achieve the powerful perspective of Stoic objectivity.It's reminiscent of an exercise Marcus Aurelius described to himself as follows:“Thi...
30 Loka 20245min
A Daily Way To Exemplify Stoic Character
A discourse from Epictetus and three entertaining stories of Stoic philosophers to provide good examples of ways in which today, no matter what happens, we can always exercise our freedom of will.📻 F...
23 Loka 20245min
What Are Your Roles In Life?
In his book Being Better, Kai Whiting tells us that the Stoic philosopher Panaetius established the idea that everyone has four roles in life.In this episode, we look at what those roles are and how w...
16 Loka 20245min
Three Short Questions To Know Yourself Better
Three philosophical questions, courtesy of the late poet John O'Donohue, to ask yourself today and help inform the actions you take.📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO + EMAIL CONTENTCheck out What Is Stoicism? o...
9 Loka 20244min
