Navigate through life is complex; can Stoicism help?

In this meeting, we would like to try something different. Instead of discussing a specific topic, we invite you to share which Stoic concepts or strategies you find particularly useful in your life.

Don’t worry if you are not familiar with Stoicism. If you are simply curious about this philosophy of life and how it might help you live better, this could be a great meeting to join. We will be discussing basic Stoic ideas from a practical, real-life perspective.

If possible, please think about 1–3 ideas from Stoic philosophers that resonate with you and that you have found useful, actionable, or positively impactful in your life. These could include concepts (such as the dichotomy of control, living according to nature, the circles of concern, or the idea that virtue is the only good), practices or meditations (such as memento mori, premeditatio malorum, journaling, or reflection), strategies (mindfulness, skepticism toward impressions, managing emotions), or even memorable Stoic insights like “The obstacle is the way,” “Everything has two handles,” or “It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it.”

It would also be interesting to hear about Stoic ideas that you find challenging, that you don’t fully understand or agree with, or that you think may be better addressed by other philosophies of life.

We warmly invite you to join us for a friendly and open discussion. No prior knowledge of Stoicism or philosophy is required—just curiosity and a willingness to share ideas and explore how ancient wisdom can help us navigate the complexities of today’s world.