Alpha Stoics Creating Stronger Happier Human Beings
As humans, the abrupt end of life is hard to imagine, yet we face it nearly every day in some form or another. You can’t help but wonder—what is its essence, what is its meaning? Perhaps the meaning is too deep to grasp. So, we explain it away, or some even curse its invention. But …
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In my journey I’ve met two kinds of deep researchers.One defends a map; the other copies it—patiently, line by line—until the ink lives in their bones. It’s wise to decide which you are before you set out. The most mysterious—and frightening—part of deep research is that you will define yourself. For many, that feels like …
There is a curious business in this world — people pretending to be what they are not. They put on masks, step into roles, and weave fictions about themselves as though life were a stage play of endless acts. But the flow of time, relentless and honest, strips away these disguises. In the end, many …
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When a man begins to awaken, he naturally drifts away from the crowd—not out of hatred for others, but because the usual ways of connecting no longer make sense. Most conversations revolve around status, gossip, or endless complaints. Once he begins to see through the surface of it all, engaging feels heavy and hollow. He …
The meaning of words are important, are they not? I feel like sometimes we are in a circus and clowns are in charge of the meaning of words. At a moments notice one clown may not like a word, he then intends to demonize that word and retard its meaning. Is it not apparent, that …
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Arrogance, pride and things of this nature reflect on the ego of an individual. The mine and yours illusion is fascinating to us who know we are all part of the whole. It is my intention in this article to help show you those people to avoid who are driven by ego centric mechanisms in …
A Stoic does not use ad hominem attacks because it is beneath them to do so. An ad hominem attack is an attack on someone’s character and not the issue at hand. What a less intelligent person will do is refer to a persons’ appearance, their past, in order to disregard a current argument. In …
“I am damaged” is a phrase some people used to express their frustration after failed romantic relationships. However, when a person uses this phrase and actually believes it they set themselves up for failure, do they not? Let’s take a look at the alternatives. I am Damaged or I have Learned Are you damaged, or …
The only reason why you would insult another person is that you are, in fact, insecure. Insults will reveal your weaknesses, they are like a magnifying glass into your soul. As you go throughout your day, think of how many insults come off your tongue. Write them down and self reflect at a quiet time. …
So is respect earned and not given? Well, that suggests that you have to work for respect, doesn’t it? This implies that you are not worthy of respect therefore, no one should respect anyone unless they earn it. Isn’t this like the dumbest thing you ever heard? Respect Starts With The Self Respect starts with …
