On self-control, and what the Stoics really thought about emotions

Great post on controlling negative emotions on “How to Be a Stoic”. Here’s the conclusion:

“Do you know why we have not the power to attain this Stoic ideal? … It is because we are in love with our vices; we uphold them and prefer to make excuses for them rather than shake them off. … The reason is unwillingness, the excuse, inability.”

If you are ready to face your own excuses and start doing things differently, head over to Massimo’s for a solid dose of encouragement:

Seneca to Lucilius: on self-control, and what the Stoics really thought about emotions — How to Be a Stoic