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Sharon Lebell

Why be citizens of the world?

Practicing Stoicism || SHARON LEBELL

By seeking to be citizens of the world, we free ourselves from the tyranny of self-involvement.


The importance of philosophical friends

Practicing Stoicism || Sharon Lebell

The practice of philosophy, which is the effort to live life honorably and truthfully, is best nourished by carefully chosen friends


The meaning of life and the meaning in life

Feature || Sharon Lebell

While the meaning of life will no doubt remain enigmatic, the Stoics show us that meaning in life is attainable, but it’s on us to make it.


Where we put our attention is our life

Feature || SHARON LEBELL

Our focus decides our experience


The passionate perils of anger

Feature || SHARON LEBELL

“The Stoics have offered us invaluable lessons in the dangers of failing to discipline our passions.”


The Stoic approach to virtue: Who decides?

Feature || SHARON LEBELL

“Favour “living the questions” over marshaling arguments to advance or defend cherished or conclusive points of view.”


Lessons in Stoic virtue from Ukraine

Feature || SHARON LEBELL

“Wherever you find yourself and in whatever circumstances, give an impeccable performance.”


In praise of trying

Feature || SHARON LEBELL

“Let us return again and again to the courage it takes to try and try again.”


A roadmap out of depression

Feature || SHARON LEBELL

“Stoicism reminds us that beneficial, sustained improvement tends to grow incrementally. ”


Put virtue first, joy will follow

Feature || SHARON LEBELL

“This is the genius of Stoicism: removing the factors that eclipse joy.”


Disaster is virtue’s opportunity

Feature || SHARON LEBELL

“Holding to our true aspirations no matter what is going on around us is an endeavour that naturally arises from courage, moderation, justice, and wisdom.”


Being true to ourselves

Feature || SHARON LEBELL

“Holding to our true aspirations no matter what is going on around us is an endeavour that naturally arises from courage, moderation, justice, and wisdom.”


Stoicism and wabi-sabi

Feature || SHARON LEBELL

“Wake up to the simple exquisite now. To this. Not to what could be, not to more would be better, but to a deep appreciation of the supposed minor details of everyday life.”


Seeing virtue as the answer

Feature || SHARON LEBELL

“Virtue is the answer to just about any of our questions.”


The trap of ‘Stoic creed’

Feature || Sharon Lebell

“Stoicism has neither a catechism nor an official declaration of faith.”