Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius: What the Emperor Copied from a Slave
Marcus Aurelius never met Epictetus. What the emperor copied from his notes returns again and again to transience. With a reading path and three exercises.
Ken Murphy
How to Stop Doomscrolling: A Stoic Guide to Reclaiming Your Attention
When staying informed becomes an endless scroll, Stoicism offers a way back. Discover five practical habits for a digital detox that fits your life.
How to Stop Overthinking: 7 Stoic Practices for a Calmer Mind
Learn how to stop overthinking with seven practical Stoic exercises inspired by Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and modern psychological research.
Fear of AI and Job Loss: What the Stoics Teach About an Uncertain Future
The fear of losing your job to artificial intelligence is no longer a niche phenomenon. Texts are being generated automatically, software writes programming code, chatbots take over parts of customer service, and analysis tools perform tasks that previously required specialized…
The Vagus Nerve and the Stoics: What Marcus Aurelius Knew About Nervous System Regulation
“Vagus nerve” is now searched close to a quarter of a million times a month. Nervous-system regulation, sometimes marketed as “neurowellness,” has overtaken sleep hygiene and supplements as the leading wellness trend of 2026. Cold plunges, humming, breathwork apps, and…
Self-Discipline and Stoicism: The Ancient Art of Lasting Willpower
Self-discipline is considered one of the most sought-after and yet most elusive virtues of modern life. Millions of people search daily for ways to strengthen their willpower, shed bad habits, and work with focus toward their goals. What is often…
Burned Out? What Stoicism Really Teaches About Burnout, Inner Strength, and Mental Health
Almost one in two full-time employees in Germany regularly feels emotionally exhausted. Burnout is no longer rare; it has become a quiet epidemic, fueled by constant digital availability, performance pressure, and information overload. Stoicism offers a practical path to clarity,…
Stoicism in Tumultuous Times: What Ancient Calm Can Teach Us About Inflation, War, Heatwaves, and AI Governance
Headlines swing daily between hope and alarm: talks of a potential thaw in the Ukraine conflict, fresh U.S. inflation figures, record-breaking heatwaves and wildfires across Europe, and new international regulations for artificial intelligence. In the swirl of it all, Stoicism…
The Seeds of Wisdom: The Childhood of Marcus Aurelius
A Childhood Shaped by Virtue and Adversity The dawn that illuminated Marcus Aurelius’ awakening was not merely a historical accident, but the result of years carefully sown with the seeds of virtue, discipline, and philosophical inquiry. To truly grasp how…
Illuminating the Dawn: The Formative Awakening of Marcus Aurelius
A Glimpse into the Formative Years Marcus Aurelius was born on April 26, 121 AD, in a family steeped in nobility and tradition. As a young child in the heart of ancient Rome, his early life was characterized by an…