Tenets of Stoicism
Use these seven Stoic tenets to master yourself and master the world.
1. Wisdom (Sophia)
Central to stoicism, wisdom signifies the pursuit of knowledge. Wisdom involves understanding what lies within and out of our control. It gives us the power to slow down, breathe, and make controlled decisions.
2. Courage (Andreia):
Developing courage in the face of change, challenge, and adversity lives at the core of stoicism. Only by appreciating difficulty can we master our mental and moral strength.
3. Justice (Dikaiosyne):
Living in accordance with nature and reason involves treating others with fairness and justice. Stoics believe in the importance of social harmony and cooperation for the good of all.
4. Temperance (Sophrosyne):
Emphasizing self-control and self-mastery, temperance allows us to achieve a harmonious balance between desires and actions. Like Icharus, Stoicism teaches us to avoid touching the son.
5. Transience of Life (Apatheia):
Through Stoicism we learn to admire the transitory nature of life. Recognizing impermanence allows us to live freely and achieve inner peace, while making the most of every moment.
6. Amor Fati (Love of Fate):
Embracing everything that happens as a positive and necessary event helps us grow, learn, and achieve our deepest desires. Accepting events beyond our control allows us to find meaning and opportunity in every situation.
7. Mindfulness (Prosoche):
Staying aware and engaged in the present moment, allows us to focus on both the task at hand as well as our overarching goals. Only through mindful focus can we avoid getting consumed by anxieties about past and future.
