You Must Avoid The Orgy of Materialism and Greed
The viciousness of the mob is one of the darker themes in Roman history. There was the angry crowd that tore Saturninus to pieces during Marius’s time. There were the grieving, angry citizens who, ril...
29 Marras 20194min
Be Grateful for Everything—Even the Tough Stuff
On this day of American Thanksgiving, we’re supposed to make time for thanks, to actively think about that word that has become almost cliché in wellness circles: gratitude. But what is gratitude? Som...
28 Marras 20194min
Don’t Let Time Surprise You
Queen Elizabeth I was a remarkable woman. She was uncommon and special is so many ways. She was believed to have known nine languages. She was considered one of the best educated women of her time. An...
27 Marras 20192min
You Have The Power To Straighten Your Back
One of the most inspiring themes in the history of Stoicism is how the Stoics responded to tyrants and to adversity. There was Cato, refusing to roll over and just let Caesar destroy the Republic to w...
26 Marras 20192min
You Must Take All This in Stride
Some people will love you. Some people will hate you. One day, Marcus Aurelius wrote, the crowd will cheer and worship you. Other days they’ll hit you with brickbats and hate. You get a lucky break so...
25 Marras 20191min
Set This Before Your Eyes Every Day
We talk about the importance of positive thinking. Of making sure we are surrounded by good vibes and good energy. Of cutting out the negative influences of social media and the news. Of looking for t...
22 Marras 20193min
How To Concentrate Like a Roman
There is so much on our plate. We have emails to respond to. Calls to make. There is that meeting in a couple hours. The folks we met with yesterday are waiting on an answer or a decision we promised ...
21 Marras 20192min
Thoughts and Prayers are not Enough
The cycle would be almost humorous by now if it were not so sad. Politicians who have sat idly by, not doing their jobs to address the vexing, pressing problems of our time, rush in when tragedy strik...
20 Marras 20193min
