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The energy from anger can feel powerful. Justified. Energizing.

The Stoics called it something else: temporary madness.

This Monday, we’re exploring how the Stoics understood anger — not as something to suppress, but something to examine, train, and ultimately transform.
But the real question is: When anger rises in the middle of real life, how do we move from theory to practice?

Within our 90 minutes together, we’ll examine:

  • What actually causes anger, according to Stoicism
  • The difference between feelings and emotions
  • The tension between ancient Stoic duty and the exhausting dynamics of our real, modern lives.
  • Practical Stoic methods for examining anger as it arises, bridging ancient insight and contemporary practice.

Expect thoughtful discussion, practical takeaways, and space to reflect on how anger shows up in modern life — from workplace friction to social media outrage to everyday irritations.

Pre-Meeting Resources:

  1. Anger: The Temporary Madness (The Theory)
  2. 10 Tips from Marcus Aurelius (The Practical Tools or "Gifts")

About Our Group
We welcome open-minded, respectful conversation on Stoicism and its relevance to daily life, personal growth, and modern thought. Our discussions connect ancient philosophy with contemporary science, psychology, and culture—always with the aim of cultivating wisdom together.

This meeting is free and open to the public.

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