“What harm is there while you are kissing your child to say softly, ‘Tomorrow you will die’.” Epictetus, the Discourses, Book 3, Chapter 24.87 Gratitude is not usually the first word that comes to mind when people think of Stoicism. Many see Stoicism as a philosophy of detachment, calm, reasoned, Read more
The Stoic Archer “The archer ought to do all in his power to aim straight at the target.” Cicero, On Ends, Book 3.6 What does a bow, an arrow, and a target have to do with philosophy? In Stoicism, everything. The image of the Stoic archer reminds us that while Read more
In this episode of The Via Stoica Podcast, Benny speaks with Becky Schmooke, author of Choose the Handle That Holds and founder of Stoic Edge Consulting. Becky is redefining what leadership means through Stoic philosophy, mindfulness, and practical frameworks that bring calm, clarity, and courage to everyday decisions. Their discussion Read more
“It is not the things themselves that disturb people but their judgements about those things.” Epictetus, Enchiridion, 5 Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we work, think, and even create. Every week seems to bring a new breakthrough, and with it, new waves of excitement and fear. Some see AI Read more
Immigration is often seen as a source of division, but through a Stoic lens, it becomes an opportunity for unity. Stoicism reminds us that we are not merely citizens of nations, but citizens of the world. This perspective helps us approach migration not with fear, but with reason, justice, and Read more
What can the ancient world teach us today? In our Stoic conversation with Anya Leonard, she showed that it can teach us a whole lot more than most people realize. As co-founder of Classical Wisdom, Anya has spent over a decade making ancient philosophy, literature, and history accessible to a Read more