stoicism

How to live a life worth living

Pillars Precepts and Practices

things you can control: judgments (values, beliefs), desires (and aversions), and actions. everything else is indifferent.
virtues: wisdom, courage, temperance, justice
don't complain or gossip
live according to nature: as a rational, social creature.
we are citizens of the world, not of any nation/state/tribe
daily review: don't close your eyes without reflecting on the day
premeditation of adversity
fate willing
contemplation of the whole
broaden your view; view from above
everything changes, nothing is permanent
contemplation of change
contemplation of impermanence
what is man? a rational beast that must die
momento mori: remember you're going to die, so you don't forget to live
live with gratitude
live in the present moment
act for the common good
weigh your impressions with care

What is not stoicism?