Journey through stoicism
ebbs and flows
Philosophy is one of the subjects that has inspired me in recent times, apart from my curriculum. I love stoicism to the core. Though, it’s very difficult for me to apply in real life, since, I am someone who would be driven by emotions more than rationality.
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Stoicism is a philosophy that calms me down in times of distress, and levels my ego when I go over the top and become airheaded. Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius who are three big pillars behind this philosophy are my inspirations. But, primarily Ryan Holiday’s book, “Ego is the Enemy” introduced me to the stoics and their existence. I re-read and listen to this book as often as I can.
I appreciate and would suggest books and talks of Ryan Holiday and Massimo Pigliucci if you’d be interested in the subject further. Here is the link to one of his interviews:
