by Pawan Barapatre | Sep 4, 2025 | Philosophy
Explore why Stoics warned against chasing pleasure and focused on lasting virtue instead. The Stoic View of Pleasure For the Stoics, pleasure was not inherently wrong—it was considered an “indifferent” (neither good nor bad in itself). What mattered was how we related...
by Pawan Barapatre | Sep 1, 2025 | Philosophy
Discover Stoic techniques to control desires and find freedom from excess craving. Desire and the Stoic View The Stoics believed that unchecked desires enslave us. Whether it’s craving wealth, status, or pleasures, the endless pursuit often leads to frustration,...
by Pawan Barapatre | Sep 1, 2025 | Philosophy
Learn how Stoic philosophy helps you face fears with courage and inner strength. Fear Through the Eyes of Stoicism Fear is a natural human response, but according to Stoic philosophy, it often arises from imagining future events we cannot control. Epictetus said, “Men...
by Pawan Barapatre | Sep 1, 2025 | Philosophy
Discover the power of silence in Stoicism as a practice for wisdom and peace. The Role of Silence in Stoicism Stoic philosophers like Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius often reminded us that words are powerful—but silence can be even more powerful. For Stoics, silence...
by Pawan Barapatre | Aug 31, 2025 | Philosophy
For Stoics, mornings were sacred. They believed the way you start your day sets the tone for everything that follows. Marcus Aurelius began each morning reminding himself that he would meet difficult people, yet he chose patience and virtue over frustration. Stoic...
