The Via Stoica Podcast
Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism that brings you the ancient wisdom of this philosophy to our modern-day lives. Walking the digital streets, Brice, Brendan, and Benny examine the ancient texts and tools through a current lens. The Stoics teach us to focus on the moment, and that’s how Stoicism should be approached. We have the foundation of the wise minds of the past and now it is our time to find the right application to this philosophy of life.
In our weekly episodes, we will dissect a wide range of topics and apply the Stoic teachings to them. It is our goal to show you the benefits of Stoicism and provide you with examples and tools to help you live a better and more peaceful life.
If you wish to contact us, you can visit Viastoica.com, or email us at info@viastoica.com. You can find us on X.com: @viastoica. Or Brice: @Stoicbrice, Brendan:@BogglestheStoic, and Benny: @benny_viastoica. If you like the content we are providing you can support us by subscribing, leaving a rating, and a review. Furthermore, you can support us via Patreon as well.
Stoicism is a philosophy we adhere to in our daily lives. It helps us live better lives and it is our duty to share this with you. And remember, Virtue is the only good.
The Via Stoica Podcast
74. The Stoic Art of Embracing Disappointment: Transform Setbacks into Strength
Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the Podcast on Stoicism.
In this transformative episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, we explore the profound Stoic approach to life's disappointments. Drawing from the timeless wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, discover how the ancient Stoics viewed setbacks not as obstacles, but as opportunities for profound personal growth.
Learn practical techniques to shift your perspective when faced with disappointment, and understand why resistance to what is only deepens our suffering. We'll explore real-world examples of how modern Stoics navigate career setbacks, relationship challenges, and personal failures with grace and wisdom.
Building on our previous Episode 73 about managing expectations, we'll dive deeper into how acceptance and understanding can transform our relationship with life's inevitable disappointments. You'll discover why the Stoics believed that disappointment often reveals what we truly value, and how this awareness can lead to greater emotional resilience.
Whether you're dealing with major life changes or daily frustrations, this episode provides actionable Stoic practices to help you embrace disappointment as a teacher rather than an enemy. Learn to transmute the energy of disappointment into fuel for personal development and inner peace.
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