How to Deal with Toxic People
Stoic Advice and Timeless Quotes Struggling with toxic people? The Stoics already solved it. Their wisdom shows us how to rise above arrogance, disrespect, and negativity without losing our peace. 🌿 My Story I struggle with toxic people sometimes. Do you? A few years ago, I reacted emotionally — and it ended in disaster. I gave away my peace, my dignity, and my control. But now, I’ve found my Stoic way… Did I? Honestly, sometimes not. Because Stoicism isn’t about being flawless—it’s about practicing, failing, and returning again to the path of mastery. Marcus Aurelius reminded himself daily that he would meet selfish, arrogant, and rude people. Seneca admitted he still wrestled with anger. Epictetus taught that philosophy is training, not a finished state. The Stoic way is not about never stumbling—it’s about rising each time with greater clarity and composure. 🏛 Stoic Principles for Handling Toxicity 1. Control What You Can Epictetus taught that life is divided into two categories: ...
