I'll discuss what desolation means; talk about a form of self-reliance worth wanting; explain reasons why we want help from others; talk of benefits of good relationships with others; explain the drawbacks of desolation; and argue for courageousness in taking risks to meet and trust other people.
You can work to remove yourself from a state of desolation and move toward a healthier future of being more connected with others and thus improving your quality of life.
My Stoic Philosophy series explores the tradition of Stoicism with goals to inform, empower, and help others benefit from practical wisdom of Ancient Greek, Roman, and modern thinkers including Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca.
For the Stoics, a main focus is pursuing virtue to attain a well-examined life through practical applications of Philosophy – acting with good character, using reason to form accurate careful judgments about the world, and achieving contentment. Stoic writers focus on many perennial human concerns and urge people to take action applying what they learn to everyday life. Self-improvement is central to Stoic thought – strengthening and improving one's mindset.
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Epictetus' Discourses:
https://www.amazon.com/Discourses-Epictetus-Handbook-Fragments-Everymans/dp/0460873121/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478049820&sr=8-2&keywords=epictetus+discourses
Marcus Aurelius' Meditations:
https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Thrift-Editions-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/048629823X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493590216&sr=8-1&keywords=marcus+aurelius+meditations
Seneca's Letters to a Stoic
https://www.amazon.com/Senecas-Letters-Stoic-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486811247/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1493590249&sr=8-3&keywords=seneca+letters+from+a+stoic
Stoic Philosophy – Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy:
http://www.iep.utm.edu/stoicism/
Massimo Pigliucci's Stoicism blog:
https://howtobeastoic.wordpress.com/
Stoic Philosophy Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Stoicism/
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