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Stay Calm with Seneca: 79 Questions and Answers from Stoic Philosophy
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AN ACCESSIBLE AND ENGAGING WAY TO INTEGRATE STOIC PHILOSOPHY IN LIFE.
The centuries-old philosophy of the Stoics holds the key to navigating our modern world. With its practices for staying calm under pressure, making ethical decisions and navigating challenges, Stoicism offers a practical framework for cultivating calmness and positivity in a complex world.
One of the greatest of the Stoics is Lucius Annaeus Seneca, whose writings explore the importance of ethics, resilience and virtue. His work lays the foundations of the Stoic way of life.
Using curated quotations from Seneca’s work, and supplemented with helpful commentary, authors Jana Capri and Charan Díaz formulate seventy-nine questions that cover a range of universal concerns. Stay Calm with Seneca is a thoughtful and wise companion through the twists and turns of modern life.
About the Author
Jana Capri lives in Barcelona, Spain, speaks five languages and holds a degree in Translation and Interpretation from Charles University in Prague. She is a Master Practitioner in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and has studied psychological astrology and creative writing. Jana is also a blogger and co-author of several books.
She has a strong interest in psychosomatics and personal growth and enjoys reading and writing books that inspire self-improvement and help others feel better about themselves.
Charan Díaz is a psychologist based in Barcelona, Spain, with over twenty years of experience in psychotherapy, personal growth, educational psychology and organisational psychology. He holds a master's degree in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy, as well as certifications in Mindfulness and Clinical Hypnosis from the University of Barcelona. Charan is also an author and co-author of several books.
He is passionate about Hindu and Greek philosophy, as well as oriental tales and mythology.
AN ACCESSIBLE AND ENGAGING WAY TO INTEGRATE STOIC PHILOSOPHY IN LIFE.
The centuries-old philosophy of the Stoics holds the key to navigating our modern world. With its practices for staying calm under pressure, making ethical decisions and navigating challenges, Stoicism offers a practical framework for cultivating calmness and positivity in a complex world.
One of the greatest of the Stoics is Lucius Annaeus Seneca, whose writings explore the importance of ethics, resilience and virtue. His work lays the foundations of the Stoic way of life.
Using curated quotations from Seneca’s work, and supplemented with helpful commentary, authors Jana Capri and Charan Díaz formulate seventy-nine questions that cover a range of universal concerns. Stay Calm with Seneca is a thoughtful and wise companion through the twists and turns of modern life.
About the Author
Jana Capri lives in Barcelona, Spain, speaks five languages and holds a degree in Translation and Interpretation from Charles University in Prague. She is a Master Practitioner in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and has studied psychological astrology and creative writing. Jana is also a blogger and co-author of several books.
She has a strong interest in psychosomatics and personal growth and enjoys reading and writing books that inspire self-improvement and help others feel better about themselves.
Charan Díaz is a psychologist based in Barcelona, Spain, with over twenty years of experience in psychotherapy, personal growth, educational psychology and organisational psychology. He holds a master's degree in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy, as well as certifications in Mindfulness and Clinical Hypnosis from the University of Barcelona. Charan is also an author and co-author of several books.
He is passionate about Hindu and Greek philosophy, as well as oriental tales and mythology.
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Published May 21, 2025
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June 30, 2025
When it comes to Stoic philosophy, Seneca has always been my favorite. I deeply resonate with his writings, as well as with Epictetus. Whenever I read Seneca’s thoughts, they make me reflect, and the beauty lies in how wisdom written 2,000 years ago still feels so relevant today. Through this book, I have discovered and cultivated a deeper sense of calm and inner peace.
What I love most about this book is how it addresses modern problems and untangles them using Stoic principles. The blend of timeless Stoic wisdom and insightful psychological reflections makes this an excellent read for anyone struggling to make sense of life’s complexities and their own thoughts.
This book will help you remain calm under pressure, understand life’s deeper meaning, make ethical choices, and navigate challenges with composure. Embracing its teachings allows you to face uncertainty without fear, to hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
I highly recommend this book to everyone, whether or not they are familiar with Stoicism. It offers valuable insights into living with purpose and finding true peace and calm amid life’s demands.
What I love most about this book is how it addresses modern problems and untangles them using Stoic principles. The blend of timeless Stoic wisdom and insightful psychological reflections makes this an excellent read for anyone struggling to make sense of life’s complexities and their own thoughts.
This book will help you remain calm under pressure, understand life’s deeper meaning, make ethical choices, and navigate challenges with composure. Embracing its teachings allows you to face uncertainty without fear, to hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
I highly recommend this book to everyone, whether or not they are familiar with Stoicism. It offers valuable insights into living with purpose and finding true peace and calm amid life’s demands.
January 21, 2026
Got hands on this book at the right time. There were so many things happening in life, specially at work front, this book came as a answer to every question I had.
Very well-written, simple format of QNA.
Very well-written, simple format of QNA.
November 17, 2025
This book has gives a glimpse to some entry level psychological questions and answers that one should ask themselves. For a newbie like me to these studies it was a easy and thought proviking read.
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