IN-PERSON: Reason Not to Worry (Stoic Saturdays)
Details
This is our IN-PERSON Stoic discussion and reading (no Zoom link available). We meet every 2 weeks on Saturdays.
READING
# Reasons Not to Worry: How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times
In this thoughtful and approachable book, journalist Brigid Delaney spends a year exploring how Stoic philosophy can be applied to modern life. Blending personal experience with humor and reflection, she turns to ancient thinkers like Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius to help answer some of life’s most persistent questions—how to find peace, handle uncertainty, and focus on what truly matters.
Rather than presenting Stoicism as abstract theory, Delaney tests its ideas in real time. She compares her own tendencies—impatience, anxiety, and a fast-paced modern lifestyle—with the Stoic emphasis on reason, acceptance, and control. Through this process, she examines how ancient wisdom can be used to navigate everyday challenges, from stress and insecurity to grief and decision-making.
The result is a practical and often humorous exploration of how to live more deliberately. By learning to let go of what cannot be controlled, reflect on what is important, and approach life with greater awareness, Delaney shows how Stoicism can help restore a sense of balance and perspective—even in uncertain or chaotic times.
Book Club Format
- Link to purchase the book: [Amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/Reasons-Not-Worry-Stoic-Chaotic-ebook/dp/B0BRY86QSS)
- Read the current chapter of the book before the next meeting
- Write down your thoughts, questions, and concerns, or highlight certain sections of the book you would like to read aloud.
- We will go around the room, and everyone will have a chance to discuss the chapter and ask questions.
- Meaningful application and final discussion.
Outlines will be provided. We recommend that you read the chapter before showing up. We will read the chapters, at least summaries of each, and go over the core ideas together.
SCHEDULE
04-25-2026: Introduction + Who Were the Stoics?
05-09-2026: Chapter 1 - How to Be Mortal
05-23-2026: Chapter 2 - How to Work Out What Matters
06-06-2026: Chapter 3 - How to Cope with Disaster
06-20-2026: Chapter 4 - How to Be Relaxed
07-04-2026: Chapter 5 - How to Be Good
07-18-2026: Chapter 6 - How to Be Untroubled
08-01-2026: Chapter 7 - How to Be Calm
08-15-2026: Chapter 8 - How to Be Moderate
08-29-2026: Chapter 9 - How to Be on Social Media
09-12-2026: Chapter 10 - How to Be Happy with What You’ve Got
09-26-2026: Chapter 11 - How to Beat FOMO and Comparisons
10-10-2026: Chapter 12 - How to Beat Anxiety
10-24-2026: Chapter 13 - How to Grieve
11-07-2026: Chapter 14 - How to Die + Epilogue
VENUE
The location is Panera Bread, 2415 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804. It's on the FIRST FLOOR of the AdventHealth medical building.
Parking is free. As you drive north on Orange Avenue, you will see the AdventHealth building on the right. Turn right, go 2 blocks, and then turn right again into the parking garage (free parking). Most parking spaces are open; avoid the reserved spaces.
You can park on the first floor and walk outside, or park on the third floor of the garage and use the air-conditioned bridge to walk to the building.
TIME
The meeting is from Noon to 2 PM. No worries if you're late... It's better to be late than not show up. Also, we take a break halfway in the meeting for refreshment and a bathroom break.
ZOOM LINK
Since the meeting is in-person only, no Zoom link is available.
GUESTS
If you want to invite a guest, please ask them to RSVP separately. We have a limited number of seats in the room.
COURTESY
This group enjoys open-minded, respectful conversations. We don't talk over each other. If we differ in our opinions, then "we agree to disagree". The long-term goal is to improve our minds via group discussions. Our group does NOT discuss religion or politics.