Hey friends, I’m back to share some Stoic wisdom with you today!

I have developed a love for Roman and Greek Philosophy. Epictitus is one of my favorite philosophers, and I’m going to share some of his thoughts with you today.

Start Living Your Ideals

Now is the time to get serious about living your ideals. Once you have determined the spiritual principles you wish to exemplify, abide by these rules as if they were laws, as if it were indeed sinful to compromise them.

Don’t mind if others don’t share your convictions. How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer.

Put your principles into practice – now. Stop the excuses and the procrastination. This is your life! You aren’t a child anymore. The sooner you set yourself to your spiritual program, the happier you will be. The longer you wait, the more you will be vulnerable to mediocrity and feel filled with shame and regret, because you know you are capable of better.

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do – now.

Epictitus, The Art of Living p. 79

Sometimes this is just what I need to hear. This is our life! It is important! We can choose to start living our ideals now and become the people we need to be. No more procrastinating.

I hope you were encouraged by this Stoic encouragement today. Thank you so much for stopping by!