Reading this felt like receiving a dispatch from the front lines of my own mind. This very week, a major project at work began to unravel, and that exact tension—the urge to abandon reason for a panicked, impulsive “fix”—has been my constant companion.
The line “Stoic confidence grows here—inside that discomfort” stopped my scrolling. I’d been treating the discomfort as a sign I was failing. You’ve reframed it as the necessary forge. I’m printing out the Seneca and Marcus quotes. This isn’t just an essay; it’s a manual for the difficult middle. Thank you.
You make Stoicism very romantic, I enjoyed the article. Sometimes, I'd like to add, it is good to remember the acronym HALT (hungry, angry, lonely, tired) before making a decision.
You don't have to rely on pure willpower to feel better about life, sometimes a glass of water and a snack will help you a lot more than Marcus Aurelius.
This was a great read and seemed to have found me at the right time as I navigate a new layer of hardship. It confirms much of an inner knowing, so thank you for your writing. It has been helpful.
Great article, maybe you might be interested in my opinion.
https://open.substack.com/pub/theexistentialcowboy/p/every-man-carries-a-demon?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer
Great insights and advice. Thank you!
Reading this felt like receiving a dispatch from the front lines of my own mind. This very week, a major project at work began to unravel, and that exact tension—the urge to abandon reason for a panicked, impulsive “fix”—has been my constant companion.
The line “Stoic confidence grows here—inside that discomfort” stopped my scrolling. I’d been treating the discomfort as a sign I was failing. You’ve reframed it as the necessary forge. I’m printing out the Seneca and Marcus quotes. This isn’t just an essay; it’s a manual for the difficult middle. Thank you.
fantastic perspective. can't wait to read more of your work!
Fantastic article, some realyl great insights here - thank you for sharing!
You make Stoicism very romantic, I enjoyed the article. Sometimes, I'd like to add, it is good to remember the acronym HALT (hungry, angry, lonely, tired) before making a decision.
You don't have to rely on pure willpower to feel better about life, sometimes a glass of water and a snack will help you a lot more than Marcus Aurelius.
This was a great read and seemed to have found me at the right time as I navigate a new layer of hardship. It confirms much of an inner knowing, so thank you for your writing. It has been helpful.