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Clear Mind, Steady Heart: A Stoic Reflection on Sobriety
What does Stoicism have to say about sobriety? More than you might think. This short reflection explores how clarity, restraint, and presence shape the Stoic path.
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Let It Shift: A Stoic Reflection on Change
Change is constant—and often uncomfortable. The Stoics teach us how to meet it not with fear, but with perspective, steadiness, and grace.
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Stillness Beneath the Surface: A Stoic Reflection on Anxiety
Anxiety thrives when we cling to what we can’t control. The Stoics offer a quieter path—one that returns us to what’s steady, clear, and within reach.
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What Is Stoicism? A Guide to the Ancient Practice of Living Well
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When Injustice Wins: Marcus Aurelius and the Quiet Strength of Character
What do you do when injustice wins? Marcus Aurelius offers a calm but powerful answer: hold fast to your character, and let the waves break around you.
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What’s in Our Control? Epictetus’ Simple Test for Peace
Feeling overwhelmed? This Stoic technique helps you let go of what you can’t control—and refocus on what you can.
Foundations
The Four Virtues of Stoicism: A Framework for Living Well
Wisdom. Courage. Justice. Temperance. These four virtues formed the Stoics’ blueprint for a meaningful life—and they still offer guidance for ours.
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The Role of Reason in Stoic Philosophy: Thinking Clearly in a Noisy World
In an age of distraction and reaction, the Stoics saw reason as the key to resilience, clarity, and living well.
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Can Someone Be a Christian and a Stoic?
Can Stoic philosophy and Christian faith coexist? This reflection explores how the two paths might support each other in practice, not conflict.
Foundations
“Focus on What You Can Control”: The Stoic Rule That Changes Everything
Stoic philosophy teaches us to focus on what we can control. This simple yet powerful practice transforms stress, frustration, and uncertainty into clarity and action.
Foundations
Living According to Nature: What the Stoics Really Meant
When the Stoics spoke of living according to nature, they meant more than following instincts. Discover how reason, virtue, and connection define the Stoic path.
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Finding Joy in the Ordinary: Stoicism and the Quiet Wisdom of Zen
Both Stoicism and Zen teach that joy isn’t hidden in distant dreams—it’s found in the simple moments we often overlook.
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Stoicism and Meditation: A Quiet Partnership
Stoicism and meditation both teach the power of slowing down, observing your thoughts, and living with greater clarity. Together, they offer a quiet, practical path to resilience.
Foundations
Journaling Like a Stoic: A Daily Practice of Reflection
The Stoics wrote not to impress, but to align. Discover how journaling helped them stay grounded—and how it can still support daily reflection and growth today.
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Memento Mori: How the Stoics Faced Death
The Stoics saw death not as a threat, but as a reminder: life is short, and you are here now. This Foundations article explores how that awareness shaped how they lived—and how it can shape us, too.
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Unshaken: A Stoic Response to Rudeness
When someone is rude, it’s tempting to react in kind. But the Stoics teach us a better response—one that protects our peace without surrendering our values.
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