Daniel Armitage

Grief is one of life's most universal experiences. What can the Stoics teach us about loving deeply while accepting that nothing we cherish is ours forever?

Detachment, in the Stoic sense, is not indifference to injustice but discipline of attention. You do not owe the world your constant outrage. You owe it steadiness, judgment, and action where your agency is real.

A Stoic approach to reviewing the year without self-punishment, learning from what went wrong, and beginning again with clarity rather than regret.

Courage is not the absence of fear but the strength to act rightly despite it. This article explores how the Stoics saw courage as calm endurance guided by reason.

Wisdom stands at the center of Stoic philosophy as the virtue that guides all others. It is more than knowledge—it is clear perception, right judgment, and the art of living in harmony with reason.

Comparison is the thief of peace. The Stoics knew that envy and self-doubt arise when we judge our worth by what others have rather than by how we live.

Politics tempts us to chase victory over virtue. The Stoics remind us that integrity, not partisanship, is the true measure of public life.

Ego craves recognition, control, and status. The Stoics warned that these pursuits enslave us, while true freedom comes from humility and virtue.

The Stoics viewed anger not as a source of power, but as a failure of reason. This article explores their radical approach to staying steady when emotions rise.

Stoic wisdom can sound like riddles, but these paradoxes reveal profound truths about freedom, peace, and living well.

What does Stoicism have to say about sobriety? More than you might think. This short reflection explores how clarity, restraint, and presence shape the Stoic path.

Zeno of Citium began what would become Stoicism—not with a grand theory, but with a lived commitment to reason, virtue, and simplicity. This article explores the quiet beginnings of a lasting philosophy.

Change is constant—and often uncomfortable. The Stoics teach us how to meet it not with fear, but with perspective, steadiness, and grace.

Anxiety thrives when we cling to what we can’t control. The Stoics offer a quieter path—one that returns us to what’s steady, clear, and within reach.

What do you do when injustice wins? Marcus Aurelius offers a calm but powerful answer: hold fast to your character, and let the waves break around you.

What is Stoicism—and why is it still so relevant today? Discover how this ancient philosophy helps us navigate modern life with clarity and calm.

In an age of distraction and reaction, the Stoics saw reason as the key to resilience, clarity, and living well.

Can Stoic philosophy and Christian faith coexist? This reflection explores how the two paths might support each other in practice, not conflict.

Stoic philosophy teaches us to focus on what we can control. This simple yet powerful practice transforms stress, frustration, and uncertainty into clarity and action.

Both Stoicism and Zen teach that joy isn’t hidden in distant dreams—it’s found in the simple moments we often overlook.

When someone is rude, it’s tempting to react in kind. But the Stoics teach us a better response—one that protects our peace without surrendering our values.