Wisdom Philosophy

The tide of modern life is sweeping us even further into isolation—away from each other, from the world, from ourselves. To turn this tide, Lama Tsomo has created the latest addition to her Ancient Wisdom for Our Times series: Deepening Wisdom, Deepening Connection. Building on the ideas and practices in the first two books—Why Bother: An Introduction and Wisdom Compassion (Starting with Yourself)—this new volume actively engages listeners, expanding our understanding and guiding our practice in the several key areas.

Stoicism is one philosophy that is not just theoretical in nature. It is something that you learn to adopt into your everyday life; its ancient wisdom is more relevant than ever today. Dating back to around 300 BC in Athens, Stoicism was initially developed by Zeno of Citium. The essence of the philosophy is one of using grit and self-control as ways of overcoming destructive emotions. Despite the modern perception of the word Stoic, this does not mean to eliminate all kinds of feelings from your life. The goal, rather, is to transform your emotions.

Imagine a book of strategies so dangerous that a Chinese emperor of the past banned all mention of these strategies from the history books because they describe some of the most cunning and most devious strategies ever devised by man, and that it could possibly morally corrupt all who read them. A book of ancient wisdom, centuries old, only known by a few elite in a hidden society. A book of proverbs that describe not only battlefield strategies, but also tactics used in psychological warfare to undermine an opponent's ability and will to fight.

Stoicism: The Essential Guide to Stoicism Philosophy, Wisdom, and History is your fundamental guide that will teach you the core principles of Stoicism. This book will teach you the great wisdom of Stoic philosophers such as such as Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. By learning the Stoic teachings, you will be able to apply them to your life. Learn how to live a virtuous life and attain peace of mind and happiness. If you want to know how to remain stress-free amid problematic situations, and if you want to find more meaning in life, then this is the book for you.

For over two millennia, Seneca’s letters have inspired countless individuals to live with purpose, courage, and clarity. In How to Read Stoicism, you’ll find a straight-to-the-point, modern translation of Seneca’s 5 best letters to Lucilius, carefully selected to give you powerful insights into time management, mental toughness, and living a meaningful life.

If you're into self-help and personal development, you've most likely come across the terms stoicism and stoic philosophy a lot these days. Unlike a fancy-sounding pop psychology trend or personal development quick fix, stoicism is a powerful ancient Greek philosophy concept.

Sebastián's interest in philosophy started with his friends in college who at the time introduced philosophy to him by engaging in discussions of critical thought. With time he branched out learning about the philosophies of different cultures, only to end up back to where he started with his favorite philosopher. This small book captures just a glimpse of Socrates' impactful thoughts and life's work. He remains an emblem of wisdom and a pillar of philosophical inquiry, urging us all to live examined and thoughtful lives.

In The Psychologist’s Guide to Stoicism, clinical psychologist and published researcher Dr. CE Davidson Cibelli shows how the timeless teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus can be applied to today’s complex world through the lens of modern applied psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Are you a notetaker, or a notemaker? Take a page out of this book to find out… What would you say were critical life skills you needed to get by? Budgeting… the ability to communicate… critical thinking… notemaking? That last one may have thrown you for a loop. After all, who needs notes after they leave school? Actually, everyone does. As a presenter, you need them to create experiences that educate, persuade, and wow your audiences. But did you know despite all your hard work, your audience is destined to forget most of what you said within an hour? That's not all.

This book features many of Gulen's ideas that have guided this extraordinary venture since its inception. They have inspired millions of ordinary people to do what they normally might never consider doing: helping people they don't know for the sole purpose of earning the pleasure of God by helping a fellow human being.

According to Vedic philosophy, there are four eras in every world cycle. They represent a gradual decline from enlightenment (Satya Yuga) to chaos and ignorance (Kali Yuga) before it starts again. Each of these eras lasts roughly 2160 years. You're probably familiar with the four ages of Hindu philosophy: Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapara Yuga, and Kali Yuga. The golden age is when pure knowledge is widespread, and people live in harmony. The dark age is when everything goes wrong—the World falls into chaos, and humanity descends into ignorance. But what happens next?

Qual é o caminho para a verdadeira felicidade? Como encontrar propósito na vida? Como lidar com nossas emoções e superar perdas irreparáveis? A filosofia dos estoicos pode nos dar as respostas para essas perguntas. Nesta abordagem prática à filosofia estoica, Ryan Holiday e Stephen Hanselman oferecem um guia para cultivarmos, dia após dia, a arte de viver. Ao apresentar uma seleção primorosa de citações de estoicos ilustres como Sêneca, Epicteto e Marco Aurélio, os autores nos instigam a expandir nossa compreensão do mundo e a nos permitir experimentar novas maneiras de agir e pensar.

Este es un paquete de 3 libros, que aborda varios subtemas, incluidos, entre otros, los siguientes.

Arthur Schopenhauers Aphorismen zur Lebensweisheit liefern Denkanstöße zur Corona-Krise. Wie wichtig ist es, Leid zu vermeiden? Wie wichtig ist es demgegenüber, sich zu vergnügen? Wie viel geht verloren, wenn wir mit dem Ziele, Leid zu vermeiden, Feiern und größere Treffen absagen? In geschliffener Sprache und mit einer Prise Humor schildert Schopenhauer seinen pessimistischen Blick auf das Leben. In der Pandemie regt Schopenhauers zeitloser Text an, das ein oder andere abgesagte Fest mit größerer Gelassenheit zu nehmen. Gelesen von Benjamin Lucas.

'Thinking' is what we use to navigate life. It is the lens through which we see the world. Thoughts determine the quality of our lives; they determine its problems and its achievements, Work, success, relationships, happiness, everything depends on the way we think. Yet, have we ever investigated it? Why is our life the way it is? Have we searched for the answers in our own thoughts? This book analyses thoughts through an interesting amalgamation of such diverse subjects as Indian epistemology, Vedanta and mythology: and Western psychology, logic and literature.

As a compilation of notable fragments from the writings of German philosopher G. W. F. Hegel, this audiobook functions as a helpful and intriguing introduction to the keynotes of his thought. This audiobook, comprised of short selections from Hegel's writings and organized by theme, includes a preface by Elizabeth Haldane and a foreword by Sarah Bacaller. Each Hegelian fragment includes a reference to its original source for those who want to further pursue particular selections.

In this inspiring and incisive offering, Barry Magid uses the language of modern psychology and psychotherapy to illuminate one of Buddhism's most powerful and often mysterious technologies: the Zen koan. What's more, Magid also uses the koans to expand upon the insights of psychology (especially self-psychology and relational psychotherapy) and open for the listener new perspectives on the functioning of the human mind and heart.

The Stoic Way is a comprehensive and practical guide to embracing the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and cultivating resilience, wisdom, and inner peace in today's chaotic world. Whether you're new to Stoicism or a seasoned practitioner, this book is an invitation to embrace the power of Stoicism and transform your life for the better.

The Koran, the sacred text at the heart of the second-largest religion in the world, is regarded by Muslims as the exact word of God as revealed to the prophet Muhammad. Representing the ultimate authority on almost every issue related to Muslim life, the Koran’s lessons and parables offer the faithful moral and spiritual guidance.

How would you feel, if after all hard work and striving for many precious years, you realize that you wasted your entire life? To avoid such repentence, the ancient yet effective philosophy of stoicism is the way to live the modern life.