“Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.” Marcus Aurelius
Following the advice given by famous Roman emperor and stoic Marcus Aurelius is something that can be practised by anyone. What does it mean to be a modern stoic? Practising the four cardinal virtues of stoicism can give us an idea and help us increase resilience and autonomy within our interdependence to the collective we are part of.
Developed by Zeno of Citium over 2,300 years ago stoicism has seen a resurgence in recent years, and rightfully so. For in ever faster changing times, enduring qualities are called for.