The works of Epictetus reveal the importance of tranquility, and that we should value this over lesser things like money, reputation, and even the body.
STOIC PHILOSOPHY: “How Epictetus Keeps Calm” / Einzelgänger ☮
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Category Archives: Ethics
PHILOSOPHY: “Shadow Work: Owning Your Dark Side (feat. Emerald)” / Einzelgänger ☮
According to Jung, part of self-realization is the integration of the Shadow into our personality. When we make the unconscious conscious and stop rejecting the unwanted parts of ourselves, we break the chains that hold us back from moving towards a state of wholeness. The process of integrating our ‘dark side’ is called Shadow Work.
PHILOSOPHY: “The Need for Approval Makes You Invisible” / Einzelgänger ☮
Why the need for approval and external validation penalizes authenticity. As Jim Carrey once said: “Your need for acceptance can make you invisible in this world. Don’t let anything stand in the way of the light that shines through this form. Risk being seen in all of your glory.”
PHILOSOPHY: “The Priceless Benefits of Not Belonging” / Einzelgänger ☮
Not belonging anywhere has its benefits too.
PHILOSOPHY: “Dealing With Anger (A Stoic & Buddhist Perspective)” / Einzelgänger ☮
What is anger and how can we deal with it?
PHILOSOPHY: “The Shadow of Toxic Positivity” / Einzelgänger / MUST WATCH! ☮
Even though a positive mindset is generally more preferable than a negative one, there’s also a dark side to the whole ‘positivity culture’ we see nowadays.
PHILOSOPHY: “Four Examples Of Shadow Behavior” / Einzelgänger ☮
