One could speculate that them being there was an attempt to maintain normalcy whilst their family was undoubtedly in a state of shock and extreme emotion. Prince William was not in attendance at the event, despite the late King...
Have you ever turned to music when struggling with a difficult emotion, like sadness, anxiety or anger? Most people believe that music has some therapeutic power, and that confidence is increasingly backed by empirical evidence. However, there remains little...
in: Character, Knowledge of Men, Podcast Brett & Kate McKay • February 26, 2024Perhaps you’ve read Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, a book many turn to to learn and internalize the teachings of Stoic philosophy. But what do you know of...
What have the Romans ever done for us? Well, obviously the roads – the roads go without saying. How about guidance for how to live in the 21st century? That seems less likely, but in fact the last few...
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By Amanda RuggeriFeatures correspondentAlex Walker/Getty ImagesWhile we might be able to plan for trouble ahead, there is still only so much we can do, according to the Stoics (Credit: Alex Walker/Getty Images)For many people, the world is in a...
No matter how hard we plan our lives, we cannot escape unexpected challenges. From rain on a camping trip, to an unexpected accident, life is always full of surprises. Facing such unpredictability, it can be hard to remain strong....
Feasting on Stoic Wisdom: David Fideler Reveals Insights from ‘Breakfast with Seneca’ Listen Ancient stoic philosopher Seneca provided time-tested wisdom in his day. Does any of it still apply? Author and speaker David Fideler says it...
When we think about Stoic philosophers, we typically think about the thinkers of ancient Greece and Rome, like Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius. But my guest, Mark Matousek, says there was an incredibly insightful Stoic philosopher who lived on the...
About the writer: Scott Gibson returned to his childhood home 30 years ago to practice medicine. A board-certified internist, he served on the McMinnville School Board from 2011 to 2017, when he and his wife, Melody, moved to the...
