3 Simple Stoic Lessons For A Better Life

Stoicism and Stoic philosophy have been used for thousands of years and its practicality and value is still relevant in our modern world today.
This video covers an introduction to Stoicism and 3 core Stoic rules to get you started on the path to a life of flourishing (or what the Stoics called eudaimonia).
0:00 Stoic Introduction
12:07 Rule 1 - The Dichotomy of Control
22:55 Rule 2 - Memento Mori
32:50 Rule 3 - Amor Fati
Let me know what you think in the comments, or tell me what subject you want covered in the next video.
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www.orionphilosophy.com
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My young partner me this today, i've been through alot, to much to mention, leaving it all behind is better, life is hard right now but he makes it easier each day. I've lost my dad yrs ago, losing mum slowly, dont talk to family as they are toxic and look after myself and him is all that matters, dont have time for people who waste my time anymore is my philosophy now, to much wasted time on the wrong people who took up all of my time with their negativity and inability to manage their own life and thoughts, life's for living not enduring each day.

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He never mentions god once why do you? I have givin my life to god who I now know does NOT exist , prove me wrong please.

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I think it is important that you mention women as well as man , be kind and considerate, it is very important. Have a beautiful day:).

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We can reduce stress and worry about issues we cannot change, focusing on self-improvement and influencing what we can control.

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Thank you

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Unconscious chaos. Hmmm. Balanced gratitude. Indeed. Modern life.

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Stoicism gets to the point, there's no meandering.

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"It's great to see your enthusiasm for Stoic principles, @habituatedstoic. Adopting these lessons as habits can indeed be transformative. Which Stoic lesson has been the most impactful for you, and how has it changed your daily life?

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I feel freewill does not really exist, only some choices, one of which you can pick. That is how we are programmed.

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Has anyone been able to actually not let outside events affect their happiness?? Or am I wasting my time. Where I’m standing right now this seems like a dream

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I can never let anything outside of myself control my happiness ☀️

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Hi l love cardboard I am really really struggling with this concept. Trying to break it down to the externals which can often be ugh. And the internal as my place of peace. So hard to do. I get your thinking. Take care my friend in cyberspace. Mary

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My best advice would be try to put more emphasis and thought on those things you do have control over in life that can bring you happiness. It becomes kind of like a balancing act, yes things outside of your control will make you unhappy from time to time but don't try to think about said events as much as the good things you might have going on, always try to look a the brighter side of things.

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Most stress people can handle. It gets bad when your married, children, mortgage, house and your wife starts sleeping around. You know it's going to get difficult for the hard working man. He is going to have trouble sleeping knowing his loss of children will be hard.

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Who better to know sin than a sinner?

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Unfortunately the voice is not clear and sweet. It vibrates.

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Sounds like to me this is threw the eyes of a man that didn’t have financial complications….you are either born rich or poor….happy or sad ….a non rich person will never understand that!

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Epictetus was a Stoic philosopher who began studying while he was a slave in ancient Rome. The lessons can be used by the rich and the poor

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Really???

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Really

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You’re simple minded

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I'll take a little bit of both thank you

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No worries, glad you enjoyed it

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So our founding fathers were not stoics

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I believe Benjamin Franklin was influenced a lot by Stoicism and Marcus Aurelius

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@@OrionPhilosophy What about Washington or Jefferson or the men who took action.

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