Wu Wei: The Taoist Secret To Effortless Living
Sometimes I find myself over-extending. I push too hard, tweak too much, obsess over outcomes. It's not always obvious in the moment—just a subtle sense of misalignment. I’ve spent entire days trying, only to end up feeling strangely disconnected from what I was even...
Stoic Courage: How To Face Life’s Battles With Grit And Resilience
I’ve written a lot about Stoicism, and I’ll continue to do so because it continues to help me live a resilient, grounded life. It’s practical, no-nonsense, and honest about how little we control—which is oddly comforting. One of the core virtues in Stoicism is...
A Beginner’s Guide To Mindful Breathing: Focus Your Mind, Reduce Stress
Have you ever noticed how little attention we pay to our own breathing? It’s happening every moment, sustaining us, yet most of us go about our days completely unaware of it. That is, until stress tightens our chests or anxiety shortens our breath. Then, suddenly, we...
Guided Sleep Meditation: A Stoic Approach to Restful Nights
Sleep may just be the most important input to human health, yet it often eludes us. I’ve certainly had my struggles with sleep. With all the rushing, scrolling, and multitasking we do, it’s no wonder many struggle to find the calm needed to drift into restorative...
Debunking 8 Common Misconceptions About Stoicism: What It Really Means To Be A Stoic
I blame the English dictionary for a good chunk of the misconceptions about Stoicism. Look up the word ‘stoic’ there and you’ll find something like, “a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.” Or maybe it’s the wealth of...
The Three Stoic Disciplines: Desire, Action, and Assent
Stoicism is a guiding framework in my life, but so is business. I can think of no better school of thought than business when it comes to manifesting ideas into reality—big, complex ideas. Schools of business and businesses in practice are fountains of knowledge when...
Introduction To Stoicism And Mindfulness
If you're new to mindfulness or Stoicism, we hope you'll find these articles written as introductory resources useful. We aim to answer questions like "What is mindfulness?" and "How can I begin practicing Stoicism?" We hope something here will set you off on your...
Improve Your Focus With Mindfulness- And Science-Based Protocols
I’ve said this before, but I feel it’s important to lead with it here: mindfulness is not a means to an end. Mindfulness is a means to a means—a way of waking up to life. Without mindfulness, so much of life escapes us. Without mindfulness, we’re governed by impulses...
What Is Modern Stoicism? An Introduction & Essential Practices
In the eyes of some, the people I’m about to introduce don’t belong in a discussion about modern Stoicism. None of them are self-proclaimed Stoics. But they do display extreme commitment to the four Stoic virtues: courage, temperance, wisdom, and justice. ...
Where Buddhism And Modern Psychology Converge On Mental Wellness
When the average non-Buddhist westerner thinks of Buddhism, they often think of meditation, kindness, and monks with shaved heads in orange robes. But what lies beneath these surface-level artifacts is profound understanding. Few wisdom traditions have delivered as...
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