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This blog explores, and helps others navigate through, issues which are pertinent to all human beings, from death to self-esteem. Ideas are medicine!

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Tag: Stoicism

The Power of Forgiveness in Stoic Philosophy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The Stoic philosopher, Seneca, wrote: “The spirit ought to be brought up for examination daily… I pass the whole day … More

CBT, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Podcast, Psychology, Stoicism

In Defense of Anger and Pride: How Negative Emotions Can Be Healthy

Anger and pride, in most religious traditions, are conceived of as engendering vices, corrosive feelings that cause us to react … More

Anger, Bullying, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Psychology, Self-Esteem, 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

Mental Health, Mental Illness, Philosophy, Psychology, Stoicism

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

Anxiety, Depression, Existentialism, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Philosophy, Stoicism

Our Missing Role Models

“One of the best ways to elevate your character is to emulate worthy role models.” – Epictetus When I meet … More

Culture, Ethics, Growth, Heroes, Me Too, Moral Courage, Personal Development, Philosophy, Psychology, Role Models, Self-Actualize, Self-Help, Stoicism

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

Depression, Growth, Happiness, Helicopter Parenting, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Narcissism, Personal Development, Stoicism

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

Anxiety, Body Dysmorphia, Depression, Epictetus, I Feel Pretty, Muscle Dysmorphia, Narcissism, Self Love, Self-Esteem, Stoicism

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

Body Dysmorphia, Body Image, Dating, DBT, Dialectic, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Self-Esteem, Self-Help, Stoicism
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