How to practice stoicism in a stressful world, according to Marcus Aurelius

Many people practice Stoicism as a way to deal with stress, improve their relationships and become more resilient during ...

5 ways to journal the Stoic way, inspired by Marcus Aurelius

Long before journaling became a popular wellness practice, Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius was quietly filling the pages of a ...

Life Lesson of the day by Marcus Aurelius: 'Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the...' - The ancient Stoic insight that stil…

Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor, offers timeless life lessons. His philosophy emphasizes self-discipline, wisdom, and ...

Quote of the Day by Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius, "How much more grievous are the consequences of..."

The iconic quote by Marcus Aurelius reminds that anger often causes more harm than the events that trigger it. Explore the ...
New Republic

Stoicism and Us

Barbara Ehrenreich’s latest book, Bright-Sided, offers a damning indictment of the ideology of positive thinking, which she sees as the fundamental flaw in American life. When she found herself ...
Inc

What Do Emotional Intelligence, Ancient Romans, and Stoicism Have in Common? Nearly Everything

Marcus Aurelius as depicted in 1890. From “Cassell’s Illustrated Universal History, Vol. II – Rome,” by Edmund Ollier.. Illustration: Inc.; Getty Images Even though the term “emotional intelligence” ...
The Conversation

Guide to the Classics: how Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations can help us in a time of pandemic

Marcus Aurelius was no stranger to pandemics. For 16 years of his reign as Roman Emperor (161-180 CE), the empire was ravaged by the Antonine plague, which took five million lives. It was during this ...