Stoicism emphasizes the importance of focusing on what we can control – our thoughts and actions – to live a virtuous life in the present moment, free from the influence of our egos and other distractions. When we adopt Stoic principles in our interactions...
The ancient philosophers of Epicureanism and Buddhism share many similarities. Both philosophies teach that while suffering is unavoidable, we have the ability to choose how we respond to it. They both teach us the value of honesty in our interactions with others and...
Humanism is the philosophy that positive psychology is based on. It says that subjective experiences, which are what we feel but can’t put into words, can be just as valuable as, or even more valuable than, what we see other people do. Psychologists who use this...
What is Mindfulness? Photo by Simon Wilkes When we talk about mindfulness, we often think of it as a process of becoming aware of what is happening to us. However, there is more to mindfulness than that. It encompasses a wide variety of skills and abilities. It is...
What is Stoicism exactly? Stoicism is a philosophy that grew out of Hellenism. Its foundation rests upon the notion that one must exercise control over and dominate all passions, events and objects, as they can be considered to disturb the life. This is an indication...
