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Introduce Yourself
Hello, and welcome to Stoa Central. I thought I'd create this thread as a place to allow people to introduce themselves. Feel free to reply below with a short introduction. To get the conversation started, you might sha…
Favorite Stoic Quote?
What are some of your favorite Stoic quotes? I'm talking about those quotes that you've internalized and try to live by. For me, it's the following from Marcus Aurelius: Do not act as if you're going to live ten-thousa…
Do you practice asceticism?
The Stoics frequently discussed ascetic practices as a means to strengthen the mind. I'm curious how many people practice asceticism, and what you're doing as practice. Fasting? Sleeping on the floor? Cold showers?
Wanting to learn How to apply the Stoic Handbook called The Enchdrion
I am willing to listen to learn more about the Stoic Handbook called, The Enchdrion
The Day is Over. You're Still Here.
No matter how productive or chaotic today was, one fact remains: you're still here. You survived. Some questions arise as I sit here and reflect: Did I treat my time as something finite? Did I notice anything beautifu…
Who is Your Favorite Ancient Stoic to Read?
I always alternate between Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus.
Memento Mori in Practice: Shift in Perspective After Work
Just wanted to share a glimpse of Memento Mori in practice and how it reminded me to change my perspective on the way home from work. To put things into perspective, the office I work at is on a super busy street in a to…
On Saying "I Feel Like"
I used to frequently say "I feel like" in place of "I think". I feel like they don't like me, I feel like it's not worth it. Examining the why made me question myself. Do I really think what I feel? Perhaps not. I sta…
Morning Meditation: What is one thing you can do well today?
I woke up at 6 AM today. I'll admit, I'm more excited for this project than I'd like to be; I've been starting up the dev version almost immediately upon waking. However, this morning, I paused and asked myself if I real…