Stoicism may allow us to live better, but don't underestimate the value of anger

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by pseudolus • 6 years ago

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rusty-rust• 6 years ago

This line stuck out to me;

Rather than questioning your material conditions, the merchants of modern Stoicism want you to change what’s in your head.

Having tried the stoic life a couple of times while fighting depression. I’ve always left the experience feeling that I gas lighting my self into accepting my circumstances and it would inevitably make me feel worse.

I was only able to come to terms with my depression and find purpose in my life once I started doing the exact opposite of stoic teachings. By embracing my emotions(good and bad) and allowing my self to be influenced by them did I start living a better and more fulfilling life.

aitchnyu2• 6 years ago

A True Stoicsman wouldn't fight and deny his emotions /s. But what was the harmful thinking pattern wrt your circumstances?

aitchnyu2• 6 years ago

Are there solid examples of ancient and modern eras where Stoic thinkers drove massive justice movements? I've seen names of Marcus Aurelius, Leo Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi, Susan Fowler (interviewed by Ryan Holiday) but I may be drunk on the koolaid.

Stoicism may allow us to live better, but don't underestimate the value of anger

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