Fake Stoics vs Real Stoics — Living the Philosophy
I enjoy reading about Stoicism, but sometimes living it out can be difficult. Reflecting on the difficult things in life is often easier than facing them. In this video, Rob Pirie from The Cause shares quotes from Seneca’s Letters and how I plan to apply them to my own life.
Stoicism isn’t just about reading Marcus Aurelius or Seneca, it’s about action, pain, and discipline. As Seneca wrote, “The body should be treated more rigorously, that it may not be disobedient to the mind.” Reading philosophy can inspire us, but until we test ourselves, we don’t honestly know what it means.
That’s why it’s time for me to lace up the running shoes and get back to running. Stoicism calls us to embrace discomfort, to turn words into action, and to live what we learn. From Seneca’s wisdom to historical examples like Henry Knox stepping out of his bookstore and onto the battlefield, this video explores the difference between being a Stoic in name only and actually living the philosophy.
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