Stoicism and Mindfulness: A Meeting of Two Philosophies
Following on from our forays into Stoicism and resilience, we now turn to a topic that bridges the ancient and the modern—Stoicism and Mindfulness. Mindfulness, a practice rooted in Buddhist tradition and widely embraced in contemporary psychology, shares significant common ground with Stoicism. Stoic Mindfulness Mindfulness, the practice of being fully present and engaged in […]
Stoicism and Resilience: The Strength to Face Life’s Challenges
Following from our investigation into Emotions in Stoicism, we now turn to a quality that is both a result of Stoic philosophy and a prerequisite for it—resilience. Resilience, the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, is a trait that Stoics not only value but also cultivate. The Stoic View on Adversity Stoicism views adversity not […]