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How to Stay in the Moment with Stoicism

Part of what makes Stoicism fascinating to examine is the fact that three of its most well-known practitioners represented a wide spectrum of social positions. Consider Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Empire's emperor and one of the world's most powerful figures. Consider Seneca, an emperor's adviser, a renowned playwright, and one of the Roman Empire's wealthiest people. On the other hand, Epictetus, born into slavery, is the polar opposite. Stoicism is so powerful: it can provide timeless idea...

May 7, 2022

Christianity

The Great Commission: Join the Book of Matthew's Online Bible Study Journey

“And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20 ESV

Apr 27, 2022

10 Days of Journaling with the Ancient Stoic Seneca

Seneca The Younger, or Seneca, as he is known popularly, is one of the most prominent people at the centre of the stoic philosophical movement. Stoic philosophy had already become established in the late Stoa period around the 1st and 2nd century AD. The first stoics had come and gone, and what they taught was now being led everywhere by many people. Seneca came before Epictetus, before Marcus Aurelius, and set the theme of journaling as an integral part of stoicism.

Apr 6, 2022

Inside the Mind of Marcus Aurelius: 10 Days of Intensive Journaling

The Roman Empire, one of the most critically studied and historically recognized civilizations to walk the earth, and its emperor, a daily morning journaler - both a subject of great fascination to the modern world. Marcus Aurelius ruled Rome from 161 to 180 CE (common era). He was marked to become emperor first at the young and inexperienced age of 17, but he still had 23 years left till he assumed the throne. Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Empire's ruler, sat down with ink and papyrus, jottin...

Mar 26, 2022

Christianity

Back to the Basics Guide: Fostering Real Human Connection in a Virtual World

It’s no secret that social media has changed the way we communicate and interact with one another. This is especially true among younger people, but changes in social interaction can be seen across every generation and demographic. According to Statista Research Department (2022), 223 million Americans have at least one social media profile. That is about 82% of the population. Furthermore, the average person spends about two and a half hours on social media each day.

Mar 5, 2022

Weightloss

How Journaling Creates a Strong Mindset for Long-Term Weight loss

When the first blooms of spring appear, it's a sure indicator that bathing suit season is just around the corner. While it's impossible to avoid the need to work out and eat a healthy diet, long-term weight loss begins in your mind. According to experts, having the appropriate attitude can help you think and believe in healthy practices. When it comes to losing weight and striving to become healthier, we often concentrate on our activities and routines, such as what we consume and how we mo...

Feb 19, 2022

Mental Health

How Seniors Can Take Care of Their Mental Health

Though resilience against stress and anxiety may build up with years of experience, older adults are still vulnerable to mental health issues, especially if they suffer from other medical conditions and disabilities. As revealed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1% to 3% of older adults suffer from depression. That percentage increases among individuals that require special care, with depression affecting 13.5% of adults that require home healthcare, and 11.5% of adults in-...

Feb 17, 2022

Challenges

How to Moderate Your Facebook Screentime

What started as a new and innovative platform on the internet to help Harvard students to connect with each other in the early 2000s soon became one of the most popular and heavily trafficked websites of all time. It began in 2003, when Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook, invented "Facemash," an online software that allowed users to objectify fellow students by comparing images of their faces and picking who they thought was more attractive. Anyone globally may create a Facebo...

Feb 16, 2022

Challenges

Bouncing Back from Career Burnout: A 21 Day Journaling Guide

Most people express stress at their job from time to time. The stress that a job and career put on someone can be particularly challenging. When the stress is exacerbated and moves into burnout, there can be lasting physical and emotional effects. Although burnout is not considered a medical or mental health diagnosis, it can lead to further mental and physical health difficulties.

Feb 14, 2022

Manage Chronic Pain with Guided Meditation, Breathing, & Journaling

Pain that lasts longer than three months is referred to as chronic pain. It's possible that the pain will be constant or that it will come and go. It can occur in any part of your body. Chronic pain can make it difficult to go about your everyday activities, such as working, socializing, and caring for yourself or others. It can cause melancholy, worry, and sleeping problems, all of which can exacerbate your discomfort. This reaction sets in motion a difficult-to-break cycle.

Feb 6, 2022

Challenges

How to Overcome Loneliness in a Locked Down World

Before COVID-19, America had a chronic loneliness problem, but the fight to limit the disease's spread is set to drastically increase the risk of loneliness. The pandemic has changed lives forever. We've all realized that we could eschew many things that used to be a big part of our lives before, but after being locked down in our homes, we can live without. We have become stronger and more resilient and have navigated through these unprecedented times one day at a time. In our journey, we'...

Feb 5, 2022

Challenges

Surviving a Divorce: 8 Days of Expressive Writing

Love is intricate. We all want a love that transcends the typical bounds of human relationships, the kind that is reserved for poetry, music, and art. We want to be swept away into a whirlwind romance full of passion and excitement, spending our lives with that one person that makes us happy. We want a love that makes us stand on the edge of the Titanic. One which makes us write a letter for each of the 365 days of the year and stand outside the window of our loved one with a boom box blast...

Feb 3, 2022

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