What Stoicism Teaches Us About Slow Sharing

Have you felt how the pressure to share everything instantly can be immense?

The obsession with going viral, racking up likes, and being first has created a rushed, unfiltered posting culture.

There is an alternative path, a slow way of thoughtful, intentional sharing. Embracing this philosophy can be truly transformative.

The ancient Stoics understood the virtue of living deliberately. As Marcus Aurelius advised, “Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.”

Sharing slowly may feel counterintuitive in our era of real-time updates, but it is a skill worth cultivating.

Slow sharing is about being present and selective with what you share with the world. It’s the antidote to knee-jerk reactions and hasty, regrettable posts made in the heat of the moment.

As Epictetus taught, “First say to yourself what you would be, and then do what you have to do.” Define your principles first, then act accordingly.

In practice, it means pausing before hitting “share.”

Use that breath to reflect on whether the content aligns with your values and intentions.

As Seneca reminded us, “There is nothing the busy man is less busy with than…