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If there's a contentious issue within the contemporary Stoicism community, it is this: is eating meat "un-Stoic"? There's no shortage of people who will tell you it is, and plenty more who will tell you it's not, but I'm here to tell you the answer…

In an era where the pace of change is rapid and life's complexities seem to expand continuously, Stoicism, an ancient philosophy, offers surprisingly practical tools for navigating contemporary challenges. Despite its origins over two millennia ago,…

On a recent episode of the Practical Stoicism podcast, host Tanner Campbell spoke with Stoic author and fan favorite Donald Robertson about his new book, "Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor". This insightful discussion not only highlights key aspect…

In a recent episode of the podcast, Tanner had the privilege of hosting Michael Tremblay, a seasoned MMA fighter, writer, and the co-creator of the Stoa Stoic Meditations app. Our conversation revolved around the intriguing intersection of sport, pa…

Did you know that Stoicism, a philosophy about living a good life, isn't just for men? That's right! Today, we're diving into some cool ideas from a wise old philosopher named Musonius Rufus. He lived a long time ago, around the first century AD, an…

In the realm of Stoicism, the interplay between grief, regret, and our response to loss forms a profound and often complex topic. Drawing inspiration from Seneca’s “Letters of Consolation to Marcia,” this post delves into the Stoic…

In this post, I'll dive into a lesser discussed part of Stoicism as we explore Meditation 10 from Book 8 of Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations." That meditation reads as follows: "Repentance is a kind of self-reproof for having neglected something u…

In a world teeming with roles and responsibilities, Stoicism offers a beacon of clarity. In my recent podcast episode, I delved into the Stoic philosophy, tackling listener questions that touch on the practical application of this ancient wisdom to …

For a couple of months now I've been somewhat obsessed with the problem of free will – both in general and in Stoicism. Stoicism is a philosophy all about choices, we choose in accordance with our character, but some Stoic texts also say thing…

Others have compared Stoicism and Christianity. Instead, this time of year it’s natural to wonder whether Santa is a Stoic. Right away someone could object that only human beings are Stoics. Since Santa is an elf, Santa couldn’t be a St…