Zero to Philosopher in One Day — Daily life can be busy. And it can be worrying. And exciting, anxious, and a whole host of other things that distract us from focusing on ourselves and the present moment. We read about Stoicism and get excited about adopting a philosophy of life, something to guide us in our…

We exist to behave decently in an indecent society — Becoming a Saint If you’re familiar with the work of Kurt Vonnegut, you’ll know he had a wonderful knack for crafting beauty out of very simple words. He did this not just in his books, but also when giving talks (this one is my favorite) and recounting conversations. Another source of this beauty…

Presence and Clarity in the Here and Now. — Welcome to this guided Stoic meditation that aims to help bring you back to the present moment. It’s something you’ll hopefully find valuable to return to when thoughts about the past and future get a little overwhelming. In this meditation, we’ll explore the power of the present moment and…

Twelve powerful principles from the Roman Emperor’s journal — Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations is perhaps the most popular and accessible of the ancient Stoic texts we have today. Ryan Holiday of The Daily Stoic has read the book more than 100 times. The founder of The Huffington Post, Arianna Huffington, read it in high school and was hooked. …

The wisdom of Stoicism illustrated clearly — The ancient Stoics would often reduce key philosophical concepts into short sayings or maxims. Not only did stating these principles in a few simple words help them more easily remember the broader idea, but it also deepened their understanding as they worked to adequately convey something potentially complex in a…

“Reflect on Courage as a Means of Overcoming Fear.” — The following is an example of the ten-minute morning routines I produce for subscribers of The Micro Morning Meditations. If you’d like to get more of these routines, you can find a free 5-day Stoic series here which includes the same format of audio contemplations, illustrations, and journaling prompts. Your 3-Part Micro Morning Routine 1. 🧘 Morning Contemplation

Review Your Actions Like A Stoic — The following is an example of the ten-minute routines I produce for subscribers of The Micro Morning Meditations. If you’d like to get more of these routines, you can find a free 5-day Stoic series here which includes the same format of audio contemplations, illustrations, and journaling prompts. Your 3-Part Micro Morning Routine 1. 🧘 Morning Contemplation ​Listen to…

3-part meditations that take less than 10 minutes — I was encouraged by the response to my recent article, A Stoic’s 9-Minute Micro Morning Routine. A Stoic’s 9-Minute Micro Morning Routine Step-by-Stoic-step, start your day in a manageable waymedium.com The idea of having simple but powerful daily practices that can be sustained over a long period seemed to resonate with readers. Being able to generate a gentle yet energizing boost in under ten…

Simple steps to get back to focusing on what is within your control — The following is a short exercise you can use to help apply the powerful Stoic concept “the dichotomy of control” to specific worries you are facing. The exercise is a progression through a series of simple steps that should help you to start thinking differently about the things that are…