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Who Was Seneca

Seneca, a prominent figure in ancient philosophy, was born Lucius Annaeus Seneca in 4 BCE in Corduba, Spain. Despite his Spanish birth, he spent much of his life in Rome, the heart of the Roman Empire. His family was wealthy and influential, which allowed him to receive an excellent education. Seneca was born into a wealthy family, allowing him access to an excellent education in Rome. His father, Seneca the Elder, was a well-known rhetorician, which likely influenced Seneca’s intellectual development.

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Friday, July 19, 2024

Ancient advice for improving Bloggers

Reading How to Think Like a Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson and came across this advice from Diogenes which resonated with me as I continue on my journey to become a better writer. You can also check my fuller review of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor Correct grammar and good vocabulary Clarity of expression, making ideas easily understood Conciseness, employing no more words than necessary Appropriateness of style, suited to the subject matter and apparently also to the audience Distinction, or artistic excellence, and the avoidance of vulgarity How to Think like a Roman Emperor, Donald Robertson

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Saturday, April 6, 2019

Listening

A reminder that often listening, observing and contemplating is the correct action. How are we to learn if we always speak. When situations arise, often the ‘season for silence’ allows us to gather the right amount of knowledge and take stock of our emotive responses to respond with wisdom. It is a great thing to know the season for speech and the season for silence – Seneca We have been given two ears and but a single mouth in order that we may hear more and talk less.

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Saturday, March 30, 2019

How to Think like a Roman Emperor

Donald Robertson’s latest book How to Think like a Roman Emperor is an exciting and unique mix. We have many books on the life of Marcus Aurelius and separately his Stoicism mainly from Meditations. In How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, Donald combines both to give context as well as guidance. Robertson starts with an introduction to Marcus Aurelius, his birth in 121 A.

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Monday, March 25, 2019

Ego

Does ego work with us or against us? Friend or foe on our journey through life? Ego or something else? Being egotistical is often thrown outwards towards others. Often ego in that context is mistaken for outwards selfishness rather than being about true ego. Equally if someone goes about their business with certainty or confidence they can be mistaken for being ego-driven. It seems easy to wrongly categorise externals with the ego label.

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Sunday, March 24, 2019

Who founded Stoicism?

Who founded Stoicism, a philosophy that along with Buddhism provides much common sense in today’s world? Founding a philosophy is no mean feat. Zeno of Citium is regarded as the founder of Stoicism. Zeno was born in Crete around 300 BC and found his way to Athens by way of being shipwrecked, losing all his possessions in the process. Stoicism was founded in Athens, Greece, and derives its name from the word Stoa, a public covered walkway or porch where early Stoics would meet.

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Worse than anger?

Anger hurts, and anger hurts us back. What could possibly be a worse sentiment to carry than anger? You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger – Buddha Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned – Buddha Anger hurts, there are few arguments to the contrary in either ancient or modern philosophy.

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Wednesday, March 20, 2019