Stoicism: Be Free Of All The External Factors
Achieve Happiness by Letting Go of What’s Not in Your Hands
In this modern age of development and technology, many people struggle to find happiness. Today, we are more connected to one another than ever before. However, why do we remain anxious and troubled? The answer lies in the fact that we all chase things that are beyond our control. As if swimming against the flow of a river. You may reach the end, but you will be exhausted. Or you can just let go and let the events unfold naturally. Stoicism believes in remaining calm regardless of external factors.
Practicing Stoic practices allows us to be happy and experience the world in its fullest colors.
What Is Stoicism?
The Greek philosopher, Zeno, found Stoicism in the 3rd century. Stoicism was originally associated with pursuing happiness through virtue. Over the years, a wide range of philosophers contributed to this school of thought. Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca are among the philosophers who played a part in modernizing Stoicism.
“A Stoic is someone who transforms fear into prudence, pain into transformation, mistakes into initiation, and desire into undertaking.” ~ Taleb Nassim Nicholas.
