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    Anyone into Stoicism?

    Hi All,

    A friend of mine introduced me to Stoicism. I am not a stoic and have not really begun to practice their techniques, but the path seems to be very useful in overcoming irrational beliefs and behaviors.

    I purchased 'Stoicism and the Art of Happiness' by Donald Robertson. It immediately jumps into techniques for daily use.

    The book also clears up the misconception that Stoics are without emotion. Stoics were not bitter solemn people. They were actually described as filled with joy. The misconception comes from their indifference to irrational emotions. They stress that the emotions that are irrational are the ones that Stoics investigate to rid themselves of them. They do not suppress the emotions. They fully feel and acknowledge any feelings, thoughts, or irrational beliefs.

    Anyways the stoics are pantheist. They worship Zeus as everything. I am not sure if it will be my path, but it is an interesting path.
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