Stoic Sage

Ralph Waldo Emerson drew great inspiration from the Stoics and utilized their knowledge to start the wave of transcendentalism. On this episode we discuss his views on nonconformity.

In Stoic political thought, emotions are seen as judgements that can influence political actions and decision. Stoicism offers a clear roadmap to address difficulties in politics.

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

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/support

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/support

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

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/support

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/support

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/support

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

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/support

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/support

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

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/support

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/support

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/support

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/support

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/support

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/support

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/support

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

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/support

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

“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/support

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/support