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Welcome to the Fremont CA Chapter of the Global Stoic Fellowship — Your friendly neighborhood third space
Welcome to the Journey: Stoicism in 2026
If you're here, life called your bluff. The career, the relationship, the identity you built—it wasn't enough. Or worse, you got everything you wanted and still felt empty. You've hit your core, your human(ity) layer and it does not negotiate, no matter what externals you throw at it. Your restless soul is now driving your search for truth instead of comfort. What you are now seeking is also seeking you. Buckle up and welcome.
Welcome to your Makeover: Stoicism will address what you want, it'll give you what you need
The person you've been searching for—the one with clarity in chaos, strength in adversity, wisdom in uncertainty—that person is you, imbued with Stoic wisdom. You don't need to become someone else. Step behind the curtains of space and time with us, awaken to your timeless and eternal nature. Move past the temporary concerns of this moment and tap into what's permanent: the rational wisdom that connects you to divine grace.
We're Social Creatures, Even as Stoics
There's a misconception that Stoicism means withdrawing from the world, becoming an island of self-sufficiency. Nothing could be further from the truth. Marcus Aurelius reminds us that we're made for cooperation, like feet, like hands, like rows of teeth. The Stoics understood what modern psychology confirms: we're fundamentally social beings, and our well-being is deeply tied to meaningful connection.
This community exists because philosophy isn't meant to be practiced alone. We challenge each other, support each other, and hold each other accountable. When Epictetus taught, he didn't lecture in isolation—he created a community of students who questioned, debated, and grew together.
A Rite of Passage for Modern Times
Stoicism is more than a philosophy—it's a rite of passage into mature adulthood. In a world that constantly pulls us toward reactivity, distraction, and external validation, choosing Stoicism is choosing to grow up in the deepest sense.
It's the passage from being tossed about by circumstances to standing firm in your values. From blaming others to taking responsibility. From seeking comfort to building character. From needing the world to change to changing how you meet the world.
This isn't easy work. Real growth never is. But it's the work that transforms you from someone who merely experiences life to someone who lives with intention and wisdom.
What We're Building Together in 2026
This year, we're focusing on embodying Stoic principles in the arena of daily life—in our relationships, our work, our communities.
For Those Just Beginning
You don't need to have read all the texts or understand every concept. Start where you are. Stoicism asks three simple questions:
- What can I control right now?
- Am I responding with virtue—wisdom, justice, courage, and self-discipline?
- Am I contributing to the common good?
Everything else is commentary on these fundamentals.
Why This Matters Now
We live in an age of unprecedented comfort and unprecedented anxiety. We have more choices than ever and less clarity about what matters. We're more connected digitally and more isolated socially. We have everything we want, but confusion reigns about what we truly need. Stoicism offers what we desperately need: a framework for living well regardless of external circumstances. Not by denying reality, but by developing the internal strength to meet reality with clarity and courage.
The Path Forward
This is your invitation—not just to learn about Stoicism, but to live it. To become the kind of person who remains steady when others panic, who acts with integrity when shortcuts beckon, who builds others up rather than tears them down. The ancient Stoics saw philosophy as medicine for the soul. This community is where we take that medicine together, where we practice becoming better humans in real time. Welcome to the work. Welcome to the community. Welcome to the person you're becoming.
"Waste no more time arguing about what a good person should be. Be one." — Marcus Aurelius
Learn More:
- Intergalactic - Modern School of Stoic Philosophy:
https://intergalactic.appspot.com/index.htm - Global Stoic Fellowship:
https://stoicfellowship.com/mission.html
With gratitude,
Gerry & James
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