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Life's journey can often feel overwhelming, but having a reliable guide can make all the difference. Fortunately, the age-old philosophy of Stoicism offers a proven pathway to a fulfilling existence. Tune in to the podcast, where Steve conducts interviews with contemporary Stoics, reads excerpts from ancient texts, and provides practical tips for integrating Stoic principles into your everyday routine. Don't wait to seize the day - join us on this journey towards a better life!
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In this epside I review of the Marcus Aurelius Program and discuss possible future podcasts. for more information on the Marcus Aurelius Program and the College of Stoic Philosphers visit https://collegeofstoicphilosophers.org/map/
Happy Saturnalia all!In honor of the holiday season I took a few minutes today to play my old acoustic cigar box guitar.
On this, the final episode of the Sunday Stoic Podcast, we reflect on making progress as Stoic practitioners. The readings this week are. Seneca Moral Letters #69 Epictetus Discourses: Book 2 #19 Meditations Book 2 #4 Thanks all for a great five years! Carpe Diem!The archive of all episodes can be found on YouTube or https://archive.org/details/220-philosophy-the-guide-of-life-wi
Duty is virtue put into action. This week we hear from the three late great Stoics as they discuss our duty as pursuers of virtue. Readings: Seneca Of Leisure 3 Meditations 6.39 Discourses 3.2.4
As a follow-up installment, guest contributor Jayce Basques expands on his discussion with Aaron Prim. Some things never change; other things need to change to be better understood.
Guest contributor Jayce Basques and his longtime friend and collaborator, Aaron Prim, have spent the last two years reading, implementing and interpreting a passage a week. The two refer to the original text to truly understand what was at the heart of Marcus Aurelius's "Notes to Self." What follows today is a discussion about music, meaning and lessons learned along the way.
This week Donald Robertson joins the podcast to discuss his new graphic novel Verissimus. This graphic novel follows the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. We discuss the writing process, the life of Marcus Aurelius and Donald's new project Plato's Academy Center. https://platosacademy.org/For more information visit https://donaldrobertson.name/
Al from Scotland guest hosts this week to discuss using our rationality while we still have it!
This week we wrap up book 10 of the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. We learn1. To keep good sayings handy 2. To accept what fate has in store3. That death is no bad thing4. Judge others (and ourselves) by our intentions5. To cultivate our minds
Ryan Racine joins the show to discuss his new book: The Stoic Teacher Ancient Mind Hacks to Help Educators Foster Resiliency, Optimism, and Inner Calm. We discuss the challenges and rewards of teaching, techniques to become a more resilient teacher and how to find and become a mentor.
We've made it to 1000,000 downloads! Thanks everyone!This week Marcus writes about 3 major topics.1. People just like you once existed, lived their lives and are now gone. Seize the day!2. People may say you are untrustworthy. Make sure they are lying! 3. Make use of what ever happens and use it to your advantage.
Journey's can take two forms. You can wander aimlessly and see where you end up or you can travel toward a particular destination. To ensure a well-lived life we should have a certain life-long destination in mind and we can then design the life we want to live to reach that destination. This is the essence of backward design.
This is my second try on this episode as the first had audio issues! This week Marcus reflects on three things1. Accepting reality as it is2. Acknowledging that death won't be depriving him of much3. Learning to control his annoyance and anger with others. Don't forget you can get the edited version of last weeks show on Spreaker https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-sunday-stoic
This week Marcus Aurelius reminds himself to stand firm and do his duty, to stand in awe of the Cosmos and to be content with the time he had on this Earth. We can endeavor to do the same!
Who controls you, is it your brain or your desires and aversions?
In this episode we'll talk about re-enchantment through night language vs. day language, travel and returning to our principles!
This week Marcus Aurelius discusses change, bringing powerful people down the size and dealing with difficult challenges.
Today Marcus Aurelius reminds us to1. Be a good example and do what is right2. Stop planning on how you will improve, start now!3. All things change
Accept the world as it is, with humility and discipline or else make a wretch of yourself! But remember you don't have to accept injustice to do this, the way the world is now is the springboard from which you can affect the future.
Marcus Aurelius tells himself to stay simple, to be just, to accept reality and to avoid distractions. This is the way to happiness!
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Really missing this podcast. I hope Steve will go back and inspire more people.
Awesome work keep it up!
interesting to come across another biology teacher who has found stoicism.
this is actually good man. thank you.