Where the Stoic seeks a state of Ataraxia (unshakable mental calm), the Jew seeks a state of Kodesh (holiness). And holiness in the Jewish tradition is rarely found in calm isolation. It is found in ...

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When most people hear the word “Stoic,” they picture a stiff upper lip: bottling up emotions, keeping silent about suffering, and pretending not to care. Psychology—and clients I see showing up in my ...

Stoicism is having a major field day right now online and in self-improvement circles. This classical philosophy has been blooming online as a great way of life during tough times — and they’re right.

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