The Pinoy Stoic : A Guide To A Peaceful Life

Hello, Friends! This is Stoicism for the year ahead. Stoicism for Filipinos who’ve lived through typhoons, brownouts, unpredictability, pasaway coworkers, difficult family dynamics, and the chaos of modern work. Stoicism for anyone — anywhere — who wants their goals to finally stick. * Intro/Outro Music Composed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mac Viviezca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Listen to the " ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Hello, friends! Happy Holidays to you all :) Every December, the world hands you a mirror disguised as a celebration. It reflects back your desires, your insecurities, your assumed obligations, and all the emotional weight you’ve attached to the objects in your life. * Intro/Outro Music Composed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mac Viviezca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Listen to the " ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midnight in M...

Hello, friends! Thanks for tuning in to the 53rd episode! Sorry for the late upload :) How do we deal with the storm of opinions that we see online? How do we avoid being swept into an echo chamber? When we scroll endlessly, or let breaking news set our emotional thermostat, we’re surrendering our clarity. We’re letting the storm set the terms of our peace. And the Stoic call is simple: don’t give...

Hello, Friends! Have you ever felt that you lost control in life? Addicted to certain destructive habits? Today, we'll talk about how you can break habits that have plagued your life. Learn how to build new ones too. Hope you like this episode! * Follow The Pinoy Stoic on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Intro/Outro Music Composed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mac Viviezca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Listen to the " ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Hello, Friends! In the beginning, toxic relationships rarely look toxic. Often, they begin with charm. Attention. Love bombing, even. They say the right things. They mirror your dreams. And before you know it, you’re attached to an idea of who they could be—not who they really are. * Follow The Pinoy Stoic on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Intro/Outro Music Composed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mac Viviezca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Parenthood isn’t an interruption to the Stoic path—it is the path. It gives us countless opportunities to practice the virtues the Stoics held dear: patience, wisdom, justice, courage, and above all, presence. You don’t have to be unshakeable. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to return, again and again, to your values. To breathe through the chaos. To act with clarity, not impulse. To r...

Stoicism, when practiced with wisdom and nuance, is a profound and transformative philosophy. It offers incredible tools for resilience, for peace, and for living a life of purpose. But like any powerful tool, it requires skill and self-awareness to wield effectively. * Follow The Pinoy Stoic on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Intro/Outro Music Composed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mac Viviezca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In an age where comfort is sold as identity and convenience feels like freedom, how does a modern Stoic walk the line between living well and living wisely? Let us explore how to own comfort without being owned by it, and how detachment—not denial—is the true mark of inner wealth. * Follow The Pinoy Stoic on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Intro/Outro Music Composed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mac...

Hello, friends! Thanks for tuning in to our 47th episode. We rarely notice when it starts—that slow erosion of the self we thought was permanent. The body stiffens. The dreams shift. The mirror tells a quieter story. In this episode, we explore the Stoic response to identity, aging, and the slow evolution of self that so many resist but none can avoid. * Follow The Pinoy Stoic on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inst...

Hello, Friends! Your mind means well. It wants to prepare and protect you. It wants to help you solve every possible problem before it happens. But somewhere along the way, thinking becomes overthinking —and instead of clarity, it gives you paralysis. In this episode, we explore the path to peace through simplicity of thought. This isn’t about suppressing thought—it’s about reclaiming control and...

Hello, friends! In this episode, we break down the Stoic philosophy of knowing when to walk away—not out of weakness, but out of wisdom. We’ll explore why persistence is only a virtue when it serves you, how to recognize when a pursuit is no longer aligned with your principles, and why quitting isn’t failure—it’s often the first step toward something better. Whether it’s a toxic job, an exhausting...

Hello, friends! Thanks for checking out the latest episode of "The Pinoy Stoic". I feel that we don’t talk about boredom enough. Definitely not in a serious way. It’s either dismissed as trivial or can easily be solved with distractions. The Stoics had an unflinching way of staring at reality, of dissecting the mundane until it revealed something profound. And boredom? For them, it’s not...

Hello, friends! How is your year so far? Have you been disciplined enough to follow through on the goals you've set for yourself this year? Mastery of the self is about training the mind to act according to virtue, not emotion. I hope you continue to stay on the path and I am here to give you the motivation to follow through. * Follow The Pinoy Stoic on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Intro/Ou...

Ever felt out of gas? Can't get out of bed? Stoicism inspires modern individuals by teaching focus, resilience, and purpose in a chaotic world. By emphasizing control over our thoughts, actions, and reactions, it reduces anxiety and helps us channel energy into what truly matters. It reframes challenges as opportunities for growth, turning setbacks into stepping stones. * Follow The Pinoy Stoi...

Hello, Friends! In this episode, I’ll share 10 habits I’m committed to carrying into 2025. From practicing daily reflection to embracing challenges with courage, these habits are designed to build resilience, focus, and more importantly, peace. Tune in to this episode for practical insights to help you align your actions with timeless virtues this new year. * Follow The Pinoy Stoic on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Staying true to your resolutions is not about perfection but persistence. The wisdom of the Stoics reminds us that we have the power to shape our lives, one small step at a time. Be the best version of yourself this coming 2025 by ensuring consistency in all your aspirations. * Follow The Pinoy Stoic on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Intro/Outro Music Composed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mac Viviezca⁠⁠...

In today’s world, it’s easy to get pulled toward extremes. Social media often glamorizes relentless positivity, while the news feeds us a steady diet of despair. Stoicism offers a grounded alternative. * Follow The Pinoy Stoic on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Intro/Outro Music Composed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mac Viviezca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Listen to the " ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midnight in Manila⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ " EP o...

The holidays come with a unique pressure: advertisements promise joy and happiness through endless shopping, societal norms nudge us to overspend on luxurious gifts, and we feel pressured to decorate our lives with more, more, more. But let me ask you: how often do those shiny new things bring us lasting satisfaction? * Follow The Pinoy Stoic on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Intro/Outro Mu...

What makes life beautiful? The answer is, its impermanence. Yet, we tend to waste time like it’s nothing. We harbor resentment towards others. We fight and bicker about the most mundane things. Think about it: every second that ticks by is a second closer to the end of your life. That is reality. Marcus Aurelius often reminded himself of this truth, writing in Meditations : “You could leave life r...

In a world that constantly pits people against each other, how does one promote unity rather than divisiveness? Whether we realize it or not, we all have an impact on the people around us. And there’s a lot of value in being mindful about whether that impact is positive or negative. Our words and actions are a reflection of our character, and they have a lasting impact on those around us. By appro...

Stoicism doesn’t advocate for complete independence from the society that we're in. Instead, it teaches us to be in harmony with ourselves so that we can engage more fully and generously with our community. That’s a lesson that benefits us all, Stoic or not. Self-sufficiency teaches us that, no matter what happens, we are enough . * Follow The Pinoy Stoic on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Before smart phones, people had limited exposure to media. You have to physically go to a store to buy your newspaper. You have to tune in to your favorite channel at a specific time to watch a TV series. Remember the age of beepers? You have to call a number so you can send a text message to your friend. I feel that the additional friction we had back then on these things were actually good for u...

Life is full of uncertainty. It’s full of moments we can’t control, full of things that go wrong. If we focus only on what’s missing, on what we don’t have, we end up feeling frustrated, anxious, and disconnected. But when we practice gratitude, when we focus on what’s good, we shift our mindset. We go from a scarcity mindset—one focused on what’s lacking—to an abundance mindset—one focused on wha...

It makes sense to examine Stoicism and Discipline together. The quest for self-control, inner serenity, and tenacity in the face of adversity are the objectives. We'll examine the potent synthesis between Stoicism and Discipline as well as its relevance in our contemporary society. * Follow The Pinoy Stoic on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Intro/Outro Music Composed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this day and age, we are subject to a myriad of distractions. Our attention is divided in ways that keep us from really being able to focus fully on our work. But here’s the thing: You can prevent this from happening by incorporating stoic practices. * Follow The Pinoy Stoic on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Intro/Outro Music Composed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mac Viviezca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...