Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy | 
Still working through this. It‘s slow going, not because the book is hard to read, but because it makes one think and take action. Exactly what I need right now.
I‘ve decided to become a “practicing Stoic” and actually put this advice to use.
The book makes some great points, helps translate the Stoic teaching to modern words and applications.
Thoroughly enjoying it for its ability to make me pause and reflect.
Still reading through this daily. We lost our sweet cat last week, so it‘s put me back a bit, but also emphasizes just how much I need to put this into practice.
Some of these techniques are ones I‘ve already somewhat adopted without realizing it, but it‘s nice to get validation.
Enjoying this book, even though you kinda have to do the work, too!
Including photo of our girl.
Picking this one back up again, going through some rough life moments (extra stress, sick kitty, etc), which has left me contemplative. I think this might be just what I need to read at the moment.
pickAs a newbie to stoic philosophy, I found this book a straightforward and easy-to-follow introduction to the topic. I appreciate the author's efforts to not only explain the ancient stoics' views but also deal with possible modern criticism and offer some updates to the philosophy. ⬇️
pickThis was an interesting read/listen. A lot of the general Stoic views of life and death gel with my own. They‘re also similar to Buddhism, which I was entertained that the both the author and myself are failed Buddhists (I always fall asleep at meditation time!😂😴). I think more there‘s a lot from this ancient school of thought that can be adapted for modern living, even if they‘re smaller tidbits based on common sense.
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Pay attention to your enemies, for they are the first to discover your mistakes.
Begin each day by telling yourself “Today I shall be meeting with interference, ingratitude, insolence, disloyalty, I‘ll-will, and selfishness — all of them due to the offenders‘ ignorance of what is good or evil.” — Marcus Aurelius. (p. 55).
“But a grand goal in living is the first component of the philosophy of life”
pickFINALLY got around to writing my therapeutic book review on William B. Irvine's "A Guide to the Good Life." This book was the first I ever read on #Stoicism and has had a HUGE impact on my work with clients.
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https://sisulumicounseling.com/2019/09/19/book-review-a-guide-to-the-good-life-t...
Just got back from a weekend at my favourite retreat centre. This was my third visit, so I decided to reserve the “Hideaway”, which meant I got to stay in my own private treehouse.
Got so much reading done in between hikes. I feel fantastic. Reviews coming shortly.
panI am aggravated by this book. I actually loved 3/4 of it, basically his explanation and interpretation of the Stoic philosophy; I am almost an adherent. Then, in the last 1/4 of the book, he takes it upon himself, as a modern philosopher and practitioner of Stoicism, to “reconsider” it according to his own biased non-spiritual and non-Christian view. Yuck, what a deceptive hypocrite. ⭐️⭐️
I am back into my philosophy and loving it! Taking my notes, of course 🤓
My final quote from this book. I hope you all enjoyed them and my wish for you is to pick up this book. 💚
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I choose philosophy over politics any day. 💚
Okay, I‘m a therapist but I kinda agree with this quote, at least if we are speaking of the more traditional/early theories, especially of individualized counseling.
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Let‘s not do that! The life wasting, that is. Definitely do the philosophy of life thing.
But I wonder, what other philosophies of life do you think are out there? The book mentions zen Buddhism and I tend to lean toward Aristotle‘s ideals and virtue ethics...but there must be more.
🤔What say you Litsy?🤔
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Me too, buddy. Me too.
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pick6/5💚s
EVERYONE READ THIS BOOK! Potentially life changing! Offers a history of stoicism, practical guide & advice, & how to incorporate it into modern life. Well written & w/ a touch of humor & self disclosure. Sure, he bashes therapists & politics a bit but I have to say I agree w/ him (could disagree a tad on the therapist part though 😉). I plan to incorporate this book in my personal & professional life!
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Recommended this book to another therapist. Therapist immediately ordered it. My philosopher-therapist-book-nerd heart is happy. 💚😊
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I read, as most of my clients have cancelled waiting for the last, embracing this moment by reading a book that's good for the soul. 💚
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Reading this book makes me want to get a Masters in applied philosophy & ethics.
Time to play/win the lottery! 😜
Just finished the introduction & it already seems like I made a good choice in what to read next; benefiting me personally & in my career as a therapist interested in bringing philosophy into sessions! 💚
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I have been kid & husband free for over 13 hours and it's been glorious! I went and saw Justice League by myself, picked up this gem, contemplated if philosophical guidance could be considered a therapy niche, and I saw Thor Ragnarok with a mom friend. Now I'm going to read The 100: Rebellion past my bedtime. 😊
