At the beginning of Year 2022 even since 2019-2021 it began to be very crowded about what is called the philosophy of STOICISM, and many people really feel that, Oh this is the principle of life.
Well the question is true not it but this Stoicism practice can be the solution to our life problems?
Is this actually the teaching last bullshit?
Or in fact, many people claim that they are stoicism?
Explanation of Stoicism?
The first thing will discuss Stoicism, here we will not discuss the definition, but also negative things about STOICISM, like that.
Let Understand the context, this is a little explanation on history from Stoicism. Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy originating from Athens in the 3rd century BC. This philosophy emphasizes understanding of life, human nature, and how humans can achieve happiness in their life.
And the characters are most famously Trio STOICISM, the first is the second most famous Seneca is the third EpicTette is Marcus Aurelius, And actually there are many other than 3 it, but 3 of these are the most famous.
But even though it was ancient, even though it had been thousands of years since STOICISM first was triggered, this teaching is still existed and this actually shows a good thing.
Positive Things from Stoicism Teachings
The STOICISM teaches a lot of good and practical things that can be applied in everyday life. There are several things that can be summarized from this teaching, here are the reviews:
1. Focus on what can be controlled
Stoicism teaches lessons to focus on things we can control so according to this system divides it into the first two is something we can control, which is internal things and the second is external things outside us, which we can't control, which we can't control, which we can't control such as weather, natural disasters, and so on.
Emotions are also actually Stoicism who might be said, that this cannot be controlled, is also one of the impulses in humans that are sometimes automatic as well.
Just emotions and things that are in us can practice for us to control because this is completely our body is what we can control, so the Stoic teaches us to focus on circumstances, already wants the world to destroy what or for example.
Whatever happens someone has to focus on things that can be controlled, and this is actually also actually researched by psychology (including if in psychology, it's called locus of Control).
A happier person is the person who has a locomotion of Control, the person who does emphasize that if he fails if he succeeds yes This is because of his personal and indeed focus on the things he just controls, not even then in a situation, these are in the government, in the teacher, provide his teachers in God is the first reason.
2. Don't just pursue the world
Stoics also teach that life isn't just chasing worldly things that worldly tends not to be controlled as such as the stuff of wealth sessions can go away tomorrow. Or even health can suddenly get sick tomorrow, so that stoic teaches us not to focus on really worldly materialistic things.
Epic Tetus alone is actually a slave and I also learned from Epic Tetus that we want us to be in jail and so on, we can still think and can still control what we think, control emotions, control Attitude towards the situation.
This Epic Tintus does want us to bind her to her. He may fall into trouble too, because is not something that he can control like that, he can only control himself.
This teaches us to be more sincere focused on things that are indeed our principle is not really worldly stuff, not really material istis.
3. Focus on doing good
STOICISM also teaches us to focus on doing good, This is what many people don't know, actually STOICISM, doesn't mean we care very external, then if we care too, we are whatever or the same things outside and we don't do something for it.
STOICISM also teaches us to be concerned with good values and even Stoicism Do believe that humans should unite with nature, so we already have a Roll model.
Our model rolls are as a rational creature. And as a rational creature, we don't get emotional, we have to do good things even though there are many people who do bad things and this is what many people don't know too.
4. Memento Mori
Memento mori is something that is taught by the stoics that we have to keep in the death of, remember that of the material things. Even like our body will not be eternal, it will be living forever.
Realizing that one day we will die, it will be more sincere, it will be able to focus on what is important in this life. Of these four principles, this is really cool, including the last one.
5. Believe in destiny
That this life is indeed what sometimes it's fate like that and we already believe in our destiny, accept that what is indeed a life like this. But that doesn't mean the fate of our destiny is not business.
The problems with Stoicism
The location of the problem is, the system is now very popular and when something is too popular; this teaching is no longer a teaching of pure philosophy, but also an industry that is indeed used by people in self-health, this will actually appear that there are many mistakes or misguided about Stoicism.
One of the blogs once said modern Stoicism is now often seen in his teachings is just taken which is positive and modern Stoicism, often also changed the teachings of the system that are long.
Negative Things about Stoicism
- It is not always possible to get complete emotions: Stoicism teaches about the importance of controlling emotions and reactions to the situation, but in reality, it is not always possible to control emotions completely. There are situations that can trigger strong and difficult emotions to hold. Stoicism may feel depressed or blame for themselves if they failed to control their emotions.
- Limiting emotional expression: Stoicism emphasizes an quiet attitude and courage in dealing with situations, so in some cases, stoicism may seem less express or cold in a situation that requires empathy and sensitivity.
- Ignoring the emotional aspects in life: Stoicism emphasizes the importance of focusing on rational sense and thinking, so that the emotional aspects of life might be neglected or ignored. For example, stoicism may not provide sufficient attention to the feelings and needs of others because they focus more on self-control.
- Not necessarily resulting in happiness: Although stoicism aims to achieve happiness and peace in life, but in some cases, a view of life that is too rational and focus on self-control can limit a person's ability to feel happiness and enjoyment of life.
Criticism of Stoicism Teachings
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