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Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living | Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman
From the team that brought you The Obstacle is The Way and Ego is The Enemy, a beautiful daily devotional of Stoic meditations. Why have history's greatest minds from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise. The Daily Stoic offers a daily devotional of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, or slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus, as well as lesser-known luminaries like Zeno, Cleanthes, and Musonius Rufus. Every day of the year you'll find one of their pithy, powerful quotations, as well as historical anecdotes, provocative commentary, and a helpful glossary of Greek terms. By following these teachings over the course of a year (and, indeed, for years to come) you'll find the serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well."
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Balibee146
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New Year, New Habits

This will be my new morning routine. The passage from the Daily Stoic for today, the page from the linked journal then a quick check of the family To Do list using the very funny and profane planner my friend gave me for Christmas.

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Balibee146
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Not my usual sort of read but we are facing tough times with a relative in later stage dementia... Daily bite sized writing on perseverance and stoic wisdom very much needed as we try to support our relative and keep ourselves looked after too 💔

Lcsmcat 🤗 2y
Ruthiella Hope the book helps. ❤️ 2y
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Maude
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Not my usual type of read but I rather enjoy the daily reading of these bite size bits of stoic philosophy 😁

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Biohaz74
Pickpick

Great read 10/10 The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living is a daily devotional book of stoic philosophy

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Chrissyreadit
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I‘m behind, but Stoics recognize struggle as necessary and strife as unavoidable. So does Existentialism. And Reflecting on what I read in Braiding Sweetgrass and This Life I consider them also sources to honor the growth of internal conflicts in learning who we are and how we become. #tarottakeover

Erinsuereads Braiding sweet grass is one of my all time favorite books. I think everyone should read it 3y
Chrissyreadit @ErinSueMreads I completely agree. 3y
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The book brings daily doses of #Stoic #philosophy to our daily life through what we may call mindfulness exercises. This practice can be enhanced by reading it together with the journal, in which we can find questions for self reflection.
It is quite amazing how Stoic ideas are suited to modern life and much needed actually!

👁‍🗨 FOR WHOM? People that like timeless wisdom and search for a more balanced life through self awareness and discipline.

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Chrissyreadit
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Thanks for the tag @ravenlee
1. Im reading a cozy mystery at home- but I‘m on a break at work and can‘t remember the title 😫🤪
2. I saw my daughter for a few days and am so proud of her and enjoy time with her. Also I Re pierced my ears after they started to close. How did I let 6 years go by without earrings????
3. When information is incorrect, and editing errors
Everyone is invited to join!

MoonWitch94 Thanks for playing 🍂📖✨ 3y
Laughterhp Wow 6 years without wearing earrings! 3y
Bookzombie I let mine close probably 4 or 5 years ago and I keep thinking about repiercing them. I just haven‘t done it. 3y
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Scochrane26 I stopped wearing earrings sometime but in college, about 25 years ago. 3y
Chrissyreadit @Bookzombie I LOVE earrings- but I was working with kids with behavior problems and toddlers- so I was always forgetting to put them back in, then I got sick on top of it and years later realized I miss wearing my earrings! So I highly recommend Re piercing ❤️ 3y
Chrissyreadit @Scochrane26 🤣🤣🤣 3y
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Mehso-so

Daily philosophical advise for life that I lost interest in. I guess I‘m not Stoic.

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Santie
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The Obstacle is the Way. Valuable lesson I really needed today since is everything is so hard and I don‘t feel like being an adult human.

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MissLiteraryAli
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Knowledge — self-knowledge in particular — is power.

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TheBookStacker
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Sitting here post anxiety attack trying to calm my mind down so that I can workout later but I‘m obsessively checking #botm hoping the new choices go up early! 🤦🏽‍♀️

Megabooks Right?!? Same. 4y
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rockpools
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... You want to grab a politician by the scruff of the neck and drag him a quarter of a million miles out and say, ‘Look at that, you son of a bitch.‘
~Edgar Mitchell, astronaut

Maria514626 That‘s fantastic! I kinda want to give the planet a big hug. Then what he said. 4y
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Chrissyreadit
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Thank you for the tag @wanderinglynn ❤️
1. I‘m literally excited about my garden.
2. I really need to let go of my anger towards mean people, the patriarchy, and Current Senate - especially Mitch poopy face.
3. I probably should review some books that teach me how to be a kinder, gentler less angry person. Feel free to offer suggestions.
4. Blessings to @Bookzombie @mabell
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Meaw_catlady Yay! I‘m excited for your garden too! And it‘s okay to be angry! But let‘s take that anger and use it to make a change fight that patriarchy!! I‘m on your side sister! Blessings and love to you! 💕🌙 5y
Chrissyreadit @Meaw_catlady ❤️❤️❤️ 5y
JenniferTapler Right there with you to all of number 2!!!! 5y
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sprainedbrain I‘m with you on number 2, but it‘s soooo hard to let go of this rage! 😂 5y
Crazeedi Number 1 is so me 5y
mabell Hi Chrissy! ❤️❤️❤️ I have a little something going your way in the next week! 😃 5y
Chrissyreadit @mabell ?!?!?!??!🌻🥀🌺🌸🌼💫✨🌟💥 5y
Bookzombie Thanks! Blessings to you too!💕 I‘m with you on number 2! 5y
wanderinglynn So many of us feel anger. I‘m with you there. And praying hard that change will be coming. 5y
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Chrissyreadit
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Some words for you @KristenDuck ❤️

KristenDuck Thank you. 5y
Geenie ❤️ 5y
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Redwritinghood
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I have been reading a passage from this book each day (more or less) all year long. Each month‘s worth of reading focuses on one aspect of Stoic philosophy, and each daily reading gives thoughts on that topic. Quotes from well-known Stoic philosophers start each passage for the day and then some text below that gives you something to think about and develop as you go through your day. It was an interesting year-long journey.

ValerieAndBooks I was reading this on my iPad (kindle app) but then it broke 😭. I should get back to it even if I do it from my laptop. 5y
Suet624 Sounds right up my alley. 5y
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Chrissyreadit
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This book supports and inspires me all the time! My daughter and I read the days page together when we can, at least a couple days a week- and todays was so relevant and insightful! I highly recommend this book.

SW-T I have this on my TBR. I‘m getting closer to reading it and looking forward to it! 5y
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Chrissyreadit
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CoverToCoverGirl Thanks for keeping us inspired! 😊 5y
BookwormAHN Good one 💜 5y
britt_brooke 🙌🏻😙 5y
wanderinglynn Great quote! Thanks for sharing! 5y
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Josuo
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Hmmm. Even my vitamins seem to think I could use a change of material. What should I read today?

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Chrissyreadit
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Because of a post by @catiewithac I had to look up Verso. And so glad I did! This pic made me snort.

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speljamr
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Now that the driveway is clear it's time for some eggs, garlic tuscan toast, and catching up on some stoic wisdom.

#BookNBreakfast

rmaclean4 What do you think of the book? 6y
Moony It looks tatsy. I love simple food. 6y
Bookwomble @rmaclean4 I started reading it last year and baulked at the author's neoliberal interpretation of Stoic philosophy. Didn't get past the first week of January! 6y
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speljamr @rmaclean4 It's a simple book with one quote to think about each day. I'm behind a couple days, thus catching up. Most of it is practical advice on one's mindset. 6y
rmaclean4 @speljamr thanks...do you think you will stick with it for the year? 6y
speljamr @rmaclean4 Yes, I will. 6y
Redwritinghood I‘m reading this one right now, too. I like having something short to read each morning. 6y
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kuhkuhbird
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So...I'm paraphrasing Aurelius' original quote but text is true. This rings particularly true for my life right now. The struggle is real.

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BookBabe
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Dessert on this frigid and windy evening: New York cheesecake drizzled with raspberry syrup, and a cup of coffee. MMMmmm, that was yummy! 😋Happy reads & happy eats! #BookNDessert

FeastOfFiction I wish my husband wanted to go to a restaurant, eat dessert, and read! 6y
JenReadsAlot Yum! 6y
Cinfhen That looks yummy 😍 6y
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BookBabe
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#BookNDinner! I was feeling a little overwhelmed after visiting my mom in the care home with my family, so out to dinner to cheer me up and help me unwind! Broiled salmon with oil & garlic capellini, paired with a delicious Pinot Noir. (I haven‘t yet found a white wine I really love.) Anyway, it worked...I‘m officially cheered and unwound! 😊 Happy reads & happy eats!

MrBook 😍😍😍 6y
Abailliekaras Wonderful! Love your book n dinners. 😋 Hope your mother is ok. 6y
inthegreensandblues Sorry you had a rough day. This dinner looks amazing though. I love salmon. 6y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Sending love and hugs 🤗❤️ 6y
LazyDays How sweet🤗💛 6y
JennyM Much love to you and your family. The transition to a care facility is hard for everyone. Go gently with yourself. 😘 6y
TrishB Hope it helped. 💜 6y
8little_paws Looks like a lovely night. Sorry about your mom :( 6y
LiteraryinPA Sending love 💜 6y
LauraBeth ❤️❤️ 6y
Elizabeth2 It‘s so important to take care of yourself when going through what you are going through. You‘ve had a loss and your mom is facing a medical crisis. Grieving is physical and takes a toll. I‘m glad you have a partner who knows what you need. Someone gave me this advice when I was in a similar situation (in the same month my dad had a major heart attack & my mom passed after a battle w/cancer): Be kind to yourself, always. ❤️ 6y
NovelGirl82 I'm so sorry that you're going through so much. I'm glad that you have a caring partner to be there for you. Take time for yourself. I had the same problem with reds, myself, and only recently started finding some that I enjoy. Maybe try a dryer Pinot Grigio? 6y
MicheleinPhilly ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
JSW Good food and good company helps most things. 😘❤️ 6y
SamanthaMarie What a gift to be known well ♡♡ sorry for yours and your family's difficult time and transition. Lots of love sent your way ♡ 6y
BookBabe Aww, thanks you guys, you‘re all so kind. Big hugs to you all! 🤗 ❤️ 6y
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PacingTheCage
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Starting a new journey this year....

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BookwormKasi
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This journal with stoic leanings is hepful

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RavenLovelyReads
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Coffee and a Stoic meditation. #grateful30 #routine #gratitude30

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Chrissyreadit
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#wisdom #gratitude30
I love this book. I read it with my children, one meditation per day.

LitLogophile I feel that I need this 6y
Jee_HookedOnBookz Wow what a great way to bond! 👍🏼❤️❤️ 6y
Faibka Yes! Really cool 6y
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Chrissyreadit
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PurpleyPumpkin Argh, me too! There‘s just not enough time in a day. 6y
Joanne1 Me too. Especially the books and thoughts. Both end up invading my sleeping hours!! 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ so true!!! 6y
Jee_HookedOnBookz Same here!! 6y
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speljamr
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A gentle reminder this morning to not expect everything to always be as I want it. To roll with what is.

#stoicism #stoic

BibliophileArtichoke More of this! 6y
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speljamr
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The one Amazon Prime Day purchase I made. Looks like it's time to start reading a new one each day for the next year.

#stoic #stoicism

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PJPeski
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My daily dose of stoicism is summed up nicely as “where ever you go, there you are.”

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CatchMyBookBreath
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12daysofbookstagram #day11#bibilophile life. This book does serve as a book I want to read but I thought it worked better answering *why* I read.📕 For me, a reader's life is to not only for pleasure but to grow. Reading shows me thoughts and beliefs outside of my normal social bubble.
I look for books that lay out a path which helps me live a better life: it's my job to take the steps people before me have already discovered. 👣

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Faibka
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Happy last day of the month, hope everyone is doing good! 💕📚

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Faibka
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Happy Tuesday :)

Anna40 Same to you! 8y
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Faibka
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Now this is the proper way to learn about Stoic philosophy. Cheers! 🍻

#booksandbrews

Faibka #perfectpairing this beer is surprisingly good, Marcus Aurelius would approve 8y
[DELETED] 3323341091 wonderful! 🍻 8y
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Faibka
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A quick read before heading out for work!

Laura317 Good advice! 8y
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Faibka
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"It's not at all that we have too short a time to live, but that we squander a great deal of it. Life is long enough, and it's given in sufficient measure to do many great things if we spend it well. But when it's poured down the drain of luxury and neglect, when it's employed to no good end, we're finally driven to see that it has passed by before we even recognized it passing. And so it is -we don't receive a short life, we make it so." Seneca

vivastory Wonderful quote. Very true. 8y
Faibka @vivastory I'm glad you liked it! I'm loving that I can read one everyday. The full work from which this quote was taken is well worth the read, 8y
Tanzy13 🐱 8y
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Faibka
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Today's daily dose of wisdom!

Suet624 I really have to find this book. 8y
Faibka @Suet624 I hope you check it out! It's nice to read a bit of wisdom every day 😃 8y
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