The Daily Stoic If You’re Not Feeling This, You’re Doing It Wrong
Apr 2, 2021
Explore the vital role of therapy in mental health care and the barriers many face in accessing it. Discover a virtual service that makes professional help more affordable and convenient. Delve into Stoic philosophy as it relates to the collective suffering caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how to balance personal emotions with empathy and responsibility towards others. These reflections provide a deeper understanding of our shared human experience.
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Marcus Aurelius and the Antonine Plague
- Marcus Aurelius showed deep empathy for those lost in the Antonine Plague.
- This historical insight reveals Stoicism is not about being unfeeling but recognizing and acknowledging suffering.
Empathy in Stoicism
- Stoics should be strong and tough, able to withstand suffering.
- However, they also have an obligation to care for and empathize with the suffering of others.
Acknowledging Suffering
- Acknowledge and feel the suffering of others, rather than dismissing or downplaying it.
- Offer help and understanding, especially during times of widespread tragedy.