The Stoic’s Companion: From Reflection to Action
Hello fellow Stoics,
I'm a philosophy professor who recently dove into the world of Stoicism. I began with studying Epictetus' The Enchiridion and then Sanjay Tiwari’s A Stoic’s Guide to the Modern World. This school of thought had such a profound impact on me I began building something to help me apply Stoic principles in my daily life.
This all started as personal notes, but quickly evolved into a structured resource for daily reflection, journaling, and navigating life's hardships using Stoic principles. It’s NOT meant to replace the original texts, but to work alongside them; in other words a "companion".
If you’re just getting started on your Stoic Journey and looking for ways to put it into practice, Check out my personal outline below it might help. I’d also appreciate any feedback or ideas!
Here’s what my guide includes:
· Key Stoic principles extracted directly from the text
· Journaling exercises & structured templates for reflections
· Real-life Stoic action plans for varying scenarios of anxiety, failure, rejection, temptation, and more
· A glossary of Stoic Techniques & Terms, including Negative Visualization, Dichotomy of Control, and Premeditatio Malorum and many more
Also, for those of you who are already on your path to Stoic Sagehood I’d love to hear what practices or techniques have worked for you!