Ancient Wisdom
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Parks and Rec expounds a great deal upon the teachings of Stoicism, but it is Garry Gergich—not Ron Swanson—who embodies the Stoic ideals.
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William Irwin seeks to quell bad faith arguments and encourage greater acceptance of the uncertainty so endemic to life’s big questions.
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Critiques of wanderlust by Ralph Waldo Emerson and the Stoics have far-reaching consequences for our ability to lead meaningful lives.
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Honeybees don’t only inform us of further ecological collapse but invite us into being more mindful: present and compassionate.
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P.L. Travers, who hung out with British mystics and studied alongside a Zen Buddhist master, would have approved of the Mary Poppins sequel.
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If you succeed in shifting your goals internally, you’ll be happier, because what other people do is largely beyond your control.
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Many in the US are experiencing emotional unwellness, while our foundational institutions are rattling. CBT can help with both.
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Reading the news feels awful but ignoring it doesn’t feel right either. A stoic mindset shields us from catastrophy—and inspires action.