Anger and pride, in most religious traditions, are conceived of as engendering vices, corrosive feelings that cause us to react … More
Tag: Stoicism
Everything Happens With A Reason: How We Can Control Our Destinies in Difficult Times
There’s an old Chinese proverb that tells the story of a farmer who’s unfazed by the perpetual turning of his … More
Can Philosophy Teach Us To Overcome Our Negative Emotions? w/ Dr. Gregory Sadler | EP.14 — O4L Online Network
On episode 14, Alen and Leon welcome philosopher Dr. Gregory Sadler. We discuss how we can use the ideas passed … More
Our Missing Role Models
“One of the best ways to elevate your character is to emulate worthy role models.” – Epictetus When I meet … More
Can We Learn to Make Ourselves Happy?: The Role Helicopter Parenting Plays in Stifling Our Growth
“Fortune sometimes favors villains and turns against good people. That’s why our happiness should depend on our own decisions, not … More
Body Positivity: How Our Culture Makes It Impossible for Us to Love Ourselves
The other day, I watched, what for some reason was the highly controversial film, I Feel Pretty. I liked it … More
Thinking in Black and White: Sometimes, You Can Have Your Cake and Eat it, Too
We often find ourselves thinking in all or nothing terms, meaning that, at times, we erroneously believe that things have … More
