Stoicism Archives – Erraticus

Wanderlust is a vice not a virtue erraticus image by Ibrahim Rifath

Essays Featured Philosophy

Wanderlust Is a Vice, Not a Virtue

April 15, 2019March 12, 2020 Christopher Porzenheim 0 Comments Ancient Wisdom, Nostalgia, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Stoicism min read

Critiques of wanderlust by Ralph Waldo Emerson and the Stoics have far-reaching consequences for our ability to lead meaningful lives.

Read more

You're Unhappy Because You Focus on What Your Can't Control Erraticus Image by Brooke Cagle

Ideas Psychology

You’re Unhappy Because You Focus on What You Can’t Control

November 10, 2018March 3, 2020 Massimo Pigliucci 0 Comments Ancient Wisdom, Buddhism, Emotional Well-being, Stoicism min read

If you succeed in shifting your goals internally, you’ll be happier, because what other people do is largely beyond your control.

Read more

How CBT Strengthens Political Life and Untruths Which Weaken It Erraticus Image by Clem Onojeghuo

Essays Psychology

How CBT Strengthens Political Life and Untruths That Weaken It

November 5, 2018March 3, 2020 Jeffrey Howard 0 Comments Ancient Wisdom, Emotional Well-being, Polarization, Politics, Stoicism min read

Many in the US are experiencing emotional unwellness, while our foundational institutions are rattling. CBT can help with both.

Read more

News fatigued Read Stoic Philosophy and Poetry Instead Erraticus Image by Toa Heftiba

Ideas Philosophy

News-fatigued? Read Stoic Philosophy and Poetry Instead

October 10, 2018March 3, 2020 Rachel Hadas 0 Comments Ancient Wisdom, Essential Reading, Politics, Stoicism min read

Reading the news feels awful but ignoring it doesn’t feel right either. A stoic mindset shields us from catastrophy—and inspires action.

Read more