As we prep for the new year, lets not forget adding "becoming a friend to oneself" as part of your resolutions.Av The 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/supportAv The Stoic Sage

What does adversity have to do with nature? What is nature according to the stoics?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

It’s is not the adversity itself, but your judgements about them.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Do you ruminate over the past or worry about the future? Marcus suggests 2 steps to help you test those mental impressions.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

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.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

You’ve controlled your anger, what now? What should I do to address the situation? Seneca has some advice for us.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Anger is a passion that is difficult to control.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Checking your impressions is an important practice, but do you check those things which you avoid?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Objectify your desires to truly understand what it is that you’re chasing. This will ensure your desires do not become passions.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

An anxious mind is the consequence of bad judgement.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

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

Your mind and body are connected, however, you do have co tell over your will - your ability to choose how you respond to pain.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

We will discuss the four moods that could negatively impact your philosophical progress, which we identified by Marcus Aurelius.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Before we ask ourselves whether or not something is within our control, we need to make sure our judgments about certain things are reasonable.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

The philosopher is a doctor for the soul and the philosophers school is the hospital for the soul.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

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.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Expand your sphere of compassion and care past yourself, past your family, you friends and into your communities.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

The four virtues should be flexible based on your capabilities and your individual realities.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Don’t use stoicism as an object when you’re trying to help people. Embody the philosophy!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Do not stretch yourself too thin! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

“The lesser of two evils” is still deciding do choose evil. Do whatever political good you can. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Not while in bed, but before bed, a Stoic should honestly review their actions. Remember to pardon yourself.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

When no one is looking, how do you keep yourself accountable for maintaining your Stoic philosophy?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Catch and release the feelings of anger!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

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/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supp…

You can be Stoic in the moment, but can you reflect on oneself as well?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Today we discuss how Marcus Aurelius dealt with frustrating people and the passages we referenced.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Premeditate on encountering difficult people. Choose to work with them instead.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Today I am joined by David Ades owner of Dying to Live to discuss Being and Becoming. https://dyingtolive.blog--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

It’s fun to talk about your life and adventures but talking with others, at its core, is about social bonding. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Let the insults roll! Stoics have better things to in the present, fleeting moments of life, than worry about silly words.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

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.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Stoics speak less, but when spoken, with more intention. Speaking well.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Life is shorter than we realize, focus your efforts on those things that will bring meaning and fulfillment.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Seek out the friends that are likely to help you achieve excellence.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

It is not enough to simply think about your death, but to think about how the idea of death impacts your character.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Feeling loss is normal, but the Stoic maintains his virtue.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

There are two types of goals that we as Stoics should avoid.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Don’t burden yourself with ideas of wanting materialism.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Sometimes we must choose different approaches to how we handle challenges. In this episode we discuss removing temptation vs voluntary discomfort.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Do mealtimes bring you more pleasure than sustenance? Should Stoics moderate their mealtimes?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Do you ever find yourself obeying your desires unquestioningly? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Your thoughts/emotions become your words, words become action, action become character, character becomes your destiny.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

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.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Premeditation of future adversity creates stoics.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

It’s not enough to read philosophical doctrine or Instagram quotes to become a true stoic.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

It can be difficult to forgive people who have wronged us, but what can we do as stoics to learn how to forgive?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage

Sympathy or empathy? Which would the Stoics prefer?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/supportAv The Stoic Sage