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A Stoic Way of Life
Stoicism explained, taught, and practised.
The person behind it all
I’m Benny, and Via Stoica is the place I built around one idea: Stoicism as a lived philosophy can better your life. It has, for me.
That means a deep, primary-source library, full commentary on Epictetus’s Discourses including exercises, a growing Stoic Terms collection, built the way I’d have wanted it explained to me. It means the Via Stoica Podcast, where I work through these ideas out loud. And it means one-on-one Stoic coaching, for people who want to apply this to an actual life, not just read about one.
I’ve practised Stoicism for over seven years and I’ve noticed the benefits first hand. I lead Stoic walks through cities in Europe to connect with people who are interested in Stoicism and those who want to talk philosophy and life.
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Their Experience
Stoicism, where to start?
New here? These four pages are the clearest way in, in the order we’d read them.
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Why We Need a Philosophy of Life
Philosophy is the compass. Life is the journey. Let it guide your life. Read more here
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What is Stoicism?
The core ideas, in plain terms, ready for action. Read more
What’s here for you
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Stoic Coaching
Coaching shaped around your life, your questions, and your path.
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Community
Connect with like-minded people from all over the world. Join a Stoic Walk near you, follow along on Instagram and YouTube, listen to the Via Stoica Podcast, and subscribe to The Pause, my monthly newsletter.
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Workshops
I run practical workshops, in-house or online, tailored to your needs and focused on implementing Stoic philosophy for your team or as an individual. Reach out for more information →
The Team
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Benny Voncken
Stoic Coach
Hi, I’m Benny, your guide and Stoic coach on your path to a more peaceful and meaningful life. It is my duty to help you explore your obstacles and find new ways to look at yourself and the world around you. We do this by tapping into the ancient wisdom of Stoicism. Providing you with the tools and support to find and be your authentic self.
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Blog
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How to Practice StoicismHow to Practice Amor Fati: The Stoic Art of Loving Your Fate
What Does It Mean to Love Your Fate? To practice Amor Fati means to love one’s fate, not just to accept it, but to embrace and love it. To affirm everything that happens as necessary and good for the whole. The phrase, meaning “love of fate,” comes from Friedrich Nietzsche, who described it as the […]
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How to Practice StoicismHow to Practice the Stoic Discipline of Action
Introduction: Living in Accord with Human Nature The Stoic discipline of action (Greek: hormē, Latin: actio) is about how we live in relation to others and the world. While the discipline of desire governs how we orient ourselves toward what is and is not under our control, and the discipline of assent concerns how we […]
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