6 Stoic Virtues For Modern Living

By Andy P Taylor

Adopting Stoic virtues requires a willingness to embrace self-control through the ability to accept the inevitable setbacks of life.

With this book, my aim is to highlight the 6 Stoic virtues that I believe most people will most easily be able to integrate intp their busy modern lives, and in doing so, open up opportunity, and possibility in order to build a brighter tomorrow.

 

This easy-to-navigate guide gives you some insightful questions that will help you to embody each of the virtues in the gentlest way possible.

 

By letting go of the things you can't control and finding joy in what you have, you will soon discover your highest ideals and priorities, and have the tools to be able to live the fullest life imaginable.

 

By combining these powerful Stoic Virtues, and lessons learned from my 25 Years in the field of Human Potential, this book will help you open up to possibility and begin the process of understanding the true nature of who you are.

• Language: English
• Publisher: CastleMartin Media
• Release date: Jan 16, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215203026

Andy P Taylor

Andy P Taylor navigates the vibrant crossroads where ancient Stoic wisdom whispers with the exuberant spirit of the Renaissance. A lifelong explorer of inner landscapes, they weave tapestry-rich narratives that bridge the timeless philosophies of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius with the dazzling creativity of Michelangelo and da Vinci. Fueled by a deep curiosity for the human condition, Taylor embarked on a scholarly journey, delving into the stoic philosophies that shaped Roman emperors and everyday citizens alike. These explorations ignited a passion for understanding how timeless principles could be applied to the complexities of modern life. But something was missing... the spark, the audacity, the sheer joie de vivre that ignited the Renaissance. This led them to the vibrant, tumultuous era of the Renaissance. In the audacious brushstrokes of Botticelli and the ingenious inventions of Leonardo, Taylor recognized a kindred spirit - a fearless embrace of human potential, a thirst for knowledge, and a celebration of the individual. The tapestry of this era, woven with both stoic resilience and flamboyant creativity, became the fertile ground for their literary endeavors. Today, Taylor brings these seemingly disparate worlds together in works that are both intellectually stimulating and deeply personal. Their writing is a vibrant journey through history, philosophy, and art, offering practical tools for navigating the storms of life with stoic equanimity while embracing the joy and potential that lies within. Whether delving into the stoic practices for cultivating inner peace or unraveling the secrets of Renaissance ingenuity, Taylor writes with an infectious enthusiasm and a profound understanding of the human spirit. In their work, ancient wisdom illuminates the present, and the echoes of the Renaissance inspire us to paint our own masterpieces on the canvas of life.

Book preview

What Is Stoicism?

Stoicism is a school of philosophy founded in Athens around the 3rd Century BC.

It is a philosophy of personal well being, virtue, and ethics informed by its system of logic and its views on the natural world. Stoics often asserted that the practice of virtue is both necessary and sufficient to achieve something they called eudaimonia, which essentially means

To Flourish by means of living an ethical life in combination with Heightened self-knowledge, and excellence in line with innate potential.

That is quite the mouthful, but even so, there is much to be said in favor of applying stoic virtues, Ideas, and philosophy into our hectic, modern lives.

The Stoics identified the path to eudaimonia with a life spent practicing the cardinal virtues and living in accordance with nature, something that we will be exploring more throughout this book.

Unfortunately, over the years, the term ‘Stoic’ has been misused and misunderstood to the point where most people believe it to mean indifference to pain, pleasure, grief and joy.

In this book, we will be exploring 6 fundamental Virtues of the stoic, understanding their definition, and seeing how we can incorporate them into our lives

Virtue #1