Live in accordance with Nature

The Stoics taught that the key to a good life is to live in accordance with nature. Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor and devoted Stoic, often meditated on this idea. For the Stoic, nature is not simply the external world, but a rational, ordered system to which we belong. Plants, quite literally, live in alignment with nature. They adapt to the soil, stretch toward sunlight, and respond instinctively to the rhythms of the Earth. In this way, they become living metaphors for Stoic harmony—a reminder that to flourish, one must work with nature, not against it.
Welcome to your friendly neighborhood third space, a sanctuary where philosophy and conversation intertwine like the threads of an ancient tapestry. Join us for our weekly Stoicism gathering—sip on a warm cup of coffee, linger in thought, and immerse yourself in the wisdom of the ages. We are humble travelers on an extraordinary odyssey of self-discovery, learning to embrace our circumstances while reshaping our minds in pursuit of virtue. It is a thrilling voyage into the depths of our true nature. Step beyond the curtains of space and time with us, where eternal truths await, whispering their secrets across the ages. Let's make this existence meaningful for us all — one lifetime should be enough.

Come, and be part of it.
Gerry & James
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