The 4 Virtues Of Stoicism And How To Practice Them

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If one lived according to the instinct of impulse and passion, one was no more than an animal; if one lived by universal reason, one was truly a human being living a worthwhile existence. — Zeno of Citium, the founder of the Stoicism school in Athens

Dear Readers,In this article we will explore what virtues make us stoic and how to use and strengthen them in our everyday lives.

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I. The Virtue of Courage — the sum of bravery, perseverance, and honesty.

Putting it into practice:

Consider discussing one of our fears with your partner.Tell our friends when they are acting in a way that affects their well-being.Do something that scares us a little.Begin a project that is challenging for us.

II. Temperance — the sum of forgiveness, humility, prudence, and self-regulation.

Putting it into practice:

Do not answer to an insult. Be nice and kind.Help someone and do not tell.When angry breath, do not talk.Go running when we do not feel like it.