Stoicism: How to Use Stoic Philosophy to Find Inner Peace and Happiness

by Jason Hemlock

In contrast, the Stoics pursued a simpler life, one ruled by self-discipline, which meant resisting going along with what everyone else was doing.

Our challenges enable us to understand ourselves better and learn our limits, as well as our potential.

“No tree becomes rooted and sturdy unless many a wind assails it… the fragile trees are those that have grown in a sunny valley.”

All we truly possess is the current moment, so make every moment count. Stay in the magic of the moment. Don’t let the future or the past ruin your experience of the present. Forget about time. Stay in the zone. Breathe.

Life is a gift all on its own. Anything else is a bonus.

To a Stoic, the thought of death is inspirational as well as humbling.

Constantly reminding yourself that life is short so you should make the most of whatever time you have left should be a motivation to be your very best self all the time.

“These are the characteristics of the rational soul: self-awareness, self-examination, and self-determination. It reaps its own harvest… It succeeds in its own purpose…”

Strive for temperance and balance so you aren’t relying on external things to make you happy or risk something bad happening, which can destroy your happiness.