Stoic Coffee Break Podcast

Tag: self-reflection

  • 158 – How To Be Alone

    158 – How To Be Alone

    —

    by

    Erick
    in

    “It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.” ― Marcus Aurelius Humans are very social creatures. It is our ability to be social and to cooperate in large numbers that has enabled us to create such…

  • 147 – Look Within

    147 – Look Within

    —

    by

    Erick
    in , , ,

    “Dig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig. ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. How often do we look outside of ourselves to know what to do? How often do we doubt ourselves and look to others to find a solution to a problem?