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Can You Be Stoic in a Chaotic World?

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I remember a time when que I found myself completely overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. It was then that I discovered the philosophy of Stoicism and its focus on virtue and wisdom. I realized that I could apply Stoic principles in my daily life to better manage challenges and emotions. What is Stoicism? The term "Stoic" refers to a school of philosophical thought that originated in ancient Greece and was developed in Rome. Stoicism is a current that seeks virtue and wisdom through reason and self-discipline. In simpler terms, being Stoic means learning to manage feelings and make decisions based on reason and one's own virtues, such as wisdom, justice, fortitude, and temperance. An Example of Applying Stoicism Imagine someone insults you in public. Even if you're Stoic, you'll feel anger or annoyance. However, instead of reacting impulsively, you'll take a moment to reflect on the situation, evaluate whether it's worth responding, and then decide whether t...

The Illusion of Ownership: Everything You Have is Borrowed

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Today, it's extremely easy to believe that we own and possess everything that is part of our lives. It's easy to get lost in the sea of information, pressure, and urgency for perfection, giving us the false impression that every single result of our efforts belongs to us. Nothing could be further from the truth. It's enough to understand that the pronoun "my" implies possession and, therefore, that we own everything that follows. My wife, my house, my car, my title, my money, my gadgets... This false sense of ownership is even accentuated by all media and social networks. This is the article of the moment, unique and everyone wants it; buy it and stand out from the rest, even if it does the same thing as one that's 90% cheaper but has a better camera that you don't even know how to use. Be your best version! Everything is just a click away, and if you don't do it, you're wasting your life; take the opportunity and stand out from the rest. We see co...