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“The art of living is more akin to wrestling than to dancing.” – Marcus Aurelius

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8 de January de 2024
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“The art of living is more akin to wrestling than to dancing.” – Marcus Aurelius

Stoic Reflections: The Art of Living Between Struggle and Dance

Have you ever felt how the weight of dawn falls upon your shoulders, burdening you with the unavoidable reality that each new day is a battlefield? “The art of living is more akin to wrestling than to dancing,” proclaimed Marcus Aurelius in his Meditations—a truth that resonates through the ages. But is this struggle a sentence or an invitation to a more mindful and harmonious dance with the universe?

Life, according to classic Stoicism, is not a linear stroke of tranquility, but an intricate journey full of challenges and learning. Living virtuously, with courage and wisdom, is the Stoic’s motif; but how can we, beings of the 21st century, dance to the rhythm of this ancient philosophy?

The Struggle for Virtue

Let us reflect: when we face adversities, do we let ourselves be submerged in turmoil, or do we keep our composure? Epictetus would remind us that “it is not events that disturb people, but their judgments concerning them.” Stoic virtue, then, does not lie in the absence of problems but in the strength with which we confront them.

Applying Ancient Wisdom

  • Contemporary Dilemma: Anxiety over world news, how do we remain calm?
  • Stoic Solution: Differentiate between what is within our power to influence and what is beyond our control.

Find Your Center

How many times have we allowed external chaos to disarray our inner world? Seneca advises us to retreat within ourselves. In the tranquility of our inner space, we can cultivate an impregnable stronghold against any external storm.

Applicable Technique: Evening Reflection

Before concluding the day, retreat to a quiet place and ask:

  • What have I done today with purpose?
  • How have I strayed from my principles?
  • What can I improve tomorrow?

Personal Growth

Self-determination and Self-reflection are key. Imagine that each experience is a mirror in which you can see yourself, not with vanity, but to know and improve yourself. “Ask for what you will,” Marcus Aurelius urges us, “and see how he asks it of himself.” Facing our fears and weaknesses is the first step towards sincere growth.

Facing Adversity

Life will test us, present us with failures and disappointments, but aren’t these the most faithful forgers of Stoic character? As a tree grows strong against the wind, so must we face each difficulty.

Daily Practice: Mental Preparation

Each morning, envision the challenges that might arise and how you will face them with equanimity. This visualization is the training for the true struggle, the one we face every day.

The Dance of Fate

Though Stoicism speaks of ‘struggle’, we must remember that dance is also a series of carefully choreographed movements. Life, with its cadence and rhythms, invites us to a constant dance with destiny.

Living with Purpose

But what is a dancer without passion, without a sense of purpose in their art? Likewise, it is purpose that should move every step we take on life’s dance floor.

Vital Advice: Define Your Purpose

Take a moment to think:

  • What truly matters to me?
  • How can my life reflect these values?

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Conclusion: A Call to Action and Reflection

Today, I invite you, dear reader, to delve into Stoic wisdom and view ‘struggle’ as an opportunity to cultivate resilience and virtue. Consider each problem as one more step in the choreography of your existence. “Do not behave as if you had ten thousand years to live,” warns Marcus Aurelius. According to our oracles, time is limited, but our capacity to live with virtue is boundless.

Reflections for the Soul

  • How can you act more in accordance with your virtuous nature today?
  • What challenges can you turn into a harmonious dance with your destiny?

Call to Action

I challenge you that tomorrow, when you face a problem, pause and say: “This is an opportunity to exercise my virtue.” And then, with the dignity of the Stoic and the grace of the dancer, move forward. Only then will you discover the true art of living; we are fighters and we are dancers in the vast arena of existence.

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