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The Most Secure Fortress

The Most Secure Fortress

The Daily Stoic for September 23rd, “The Most Secure Fortress”. “Remember that your ruling reason becomes unconquerable when it rallies and relies on itself, so that it won’t do anything contrary to its own will, even if its position is irrational. How much more unconquerable if its judgments are

No Pain, No Gain

No Pain, No Gain

The Daily Stoic for September 22nd, “No Pain, No Gain”. “Difficulties show a person’s character. So when a challenge confronts you, remember that God is matching you with a younger sparring partner, as would a physical trainer. Why? Becoming an Olympian takes sweat! I think no one has a

Maintain Composure, Maintain Control

Maintain Composure, Maintain Control

The Daily Stoic for September 21st, “Maintain Composure, Maintain Control”. “When forced, as it seems, by circumstances into utter confusion, get a hold of yourself quickly. Don’t be locked out of the rhythm any longer than necessary. You’ll be able to keep the beat if you are constantly

Life Isn't A Dance

Life Isn't A Dance

The Daily Stoic for September 20th, “Life Isn’t A Dance”. “The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing, because an artful life requires being prepared to meet and withstand sudden and unexpected attacks.” —MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 7.61 I have to agree with today’s stoic meditation.

Flexibility Of The Will

Flexibility Of The Will

The Daily Stoic for September 19th, “Flexibility Of The Will”. “Remember that to change your mind and to follow someone’s correction are consistent with a free will. For the action is yours alone—to fulfill its purpose in keeping with your impulse and judgment, and yes, with your intelligence.

Dealing With Pain

Dealing With Pain

The Daily Stoic for September 18th, “Dealing With Pain”. “Whenever you suffer pain, keep in mind that it’s nothing to be ashamed of and that it can’t degrade your guiding intelligence, nor keep it from acting rationally and for the common good. And in most cases you should

Dealing With Haters

Dealing With Haters

The Daily Stoic for September 17th, “Dealing With Haters”. “What if someone despises me? Let them see to it. But I will see to it that I won’t be found doing or saying anything contemptible. What if someone hates me? Let them see to that. But I will see