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Get Happy and Flourish by using the lessons from #Stoicism. My blog is devoted to the understanding and application of this philosophy.

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Self-control and discipline is often more rewarding than short-term pleasure #Stoicism #Epictetus stoicjourney.org/2019/11/02/epi…

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"Whenever you get the impression that something is a pleasure (...) be careful that you are not carried away by it, but let it rest and take a break" - Epictetus #Stoicism

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Why was Zeno drenched in soup? Don't be ashamed when you're doing nothing wrong. stoicjourney.org/2019/11/09/epi… #Stoicism #Epictetus

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"When you decide that something must be done, then do it without ever being shy that you’re seen doing it" - Epictetus #Stoicism

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"If you’re doing something that’s not right, avoid doing it; but if it is right, why would you be anxious of those that reproach you wrongly" - Epictetus #Stoicism

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"If there is something to be done—do it, without any need to worry; if there’s nothing to be done, worrying about it further will not help" - The Dalai Lama

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"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity" - Charles Dickens

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We can’t remove external problems at will, but in terms of our inner world we can develop tolerance, forgiveness and contentment. If we have developed peace of mind, we can remain calm no matter what happens in the outside world.

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That was Stoicon 2020, ending with a very inspiring talk by @mpigliucci, an excellent keynote by William Irvine, and the wrap-up by Donald J. Robertson. Thank you Modern Stoicism! #Stoicism

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When comparing Stoicism and Epicureanism, it's easy to make a caricature of them. But this article does a great job in highlighting main points while acknowledging reality is more complex #Stoicism #Epicurus