Thread by @WhatIsStoicism

If, as Epictetus said, most "entertainment"

only exploits people's weaknesses,

what are the Stoic alternatives?

Here are some ideas 👇👇

1. Walk

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀:

“We ought to take outdoor walks,

to refresh and raise our spirits by deep breathing in the open air.”

- Seneca, On Peace of Mind 17.8

2. Exercise

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲:

“Indulge the body just so far as suffices for good health.

It needs to be treated somewhat strictly to prevent it from being disobedient to the spirit."

- Seneca, Epistles 8.5

3. Help And Talk To Others

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹:

"Our fellowship is very similar to an arch of stones,

which would fall apart,

if they did not reciprocally support each other.”

- Seneca the Younger, Epistles 95.53

4. Read

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀:

“Mastery of reading...Still more so life.”

- Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 11.29

5. Send Letters

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:

“Your letter has given me pleasure,

and has roused me from sluggishness.”

- Seneca, Letters From A Stoic, 74.1

For more ideas

on adding Stoicism to your daily routine,

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