Stoicism

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1. sick and yet happy, in peril and yet happy, dying and yet happy, in exile and happy, in disgrace and

Constantly regard the universe as one living being, having one substance and one soul; and observe how all things have reference to one perception, the perception of this one living being; and how all things act with one movement; and how all things are the cooperating causes of all things that exist; observe too the continuous spinning of the thread and the structure of the web.

The word 'stoic' has come to mean 'unemotional' or indifferent to pain, because Stoic ethics taught freedom from 'passion' by following 'reason.' The Stoics did not seek to extinguish emotions; rather, they sought to transform them by a resolute 'askēsis' that enables a person to develop clear judgment and inner calm.[19] Logic, reflection, and concentration were the methods of such self-discipline.

passions, bearing in mind that the ancient meaning of 'passion' was "anguish" or "suffering",[20] that is, "passively" reacting to external events—somewhat different from the modern use of the word

training attention to remain in the present moment

that is excellent. i am so glad i came in and read this one. i gotta catch up, but my brain doesnt do the academic as well as it used to. thank you much. i was gonna actually say something about this in the middle of reading, but alas, i forgot.