What we’re about
Welcome to the Stoic Philosophy Practice Group! Our group is dedicated to the exploration and practical application of Stoic philosophy in our everyday lives. Our goal is to foster a supportive community where individuals can deepen their understanding of Stoicism and cultivate the skills necessary to embody its principles.
We welcome anyone who is curious about Stoicism, from beginners to experienced practitioners, as our discussions are designed to accommodate diverse levels of familiarity with the philosophy. Whether you're seeking guidance in navigating life's challenges, developing a philosophy of life, or finding tranquility of mind amidst the chaos of modern living, you'll find fellow travelers here.
At our events, we'll dive into thought-provoking discussions, explore practical exercises, and share personal insights and experiences. From exploring Stoic texts to reflecting on real-life scenarios, we strive to bridge the gap between theory and practice, ensuring that Stoicism becomes a tangible and transformative force in our lives.
Join us on this journey of self-improvement and philosophical growth. Connect with like-minded individuals, learn from one another, and embark on a path towards living a more virtuous, resilient, and tranquil life. Together, we'll navigate the challenges and triumphs of practicing Stoicism in the modern world, drawing inspiration from the timeless wisdom of this ancient philosophy.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Stoicism 101: Week 5 - TemperanceLink visible for attendees
Join us for an evening of Stoic philosophy and discussion. We'll kick off the event with a short presentation exploring one of the core ideas of Stoicism, focusing on its real-world application with some practices drawn from the texts. Following the presentation, we'll break into smaller groups for a lightly-facilitated discussion about the topic.
This week, we’ll be discussing temperance, discipline, self-restraint, and the utility of self-denial. We’ll also be going over a practice designed to help us learn to hate our vices, instead of loving them.
Here's the video we'll be watching: https://youtu.be/G1nM9UCJCIs?si=Y4YfW181FSTjimQR&t=4903
And here's the text, along with the rest of the resources for the course: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-6r2KFyv7f-vChnX-9eKovdFsQ6DYoc_CV5RZtJb9XA/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks so much for your interest, and please remember:
"There is no such thing as good or bad fortune for the individual; we live in common. And no one can live happily who has regard to himself alone and transforms everything into a question of his own utility; you must live for your neighbor, if you would live for yourself." - Seneca, Letters from a Stoic, Letter 48
- Sunday Stoa LXVLink visible for attendees
If you're interested in going deeper than just the intro classes and exploring the community side of Stoicism, please join us for Sunday Stoa.
We'll kick off the event with 10 minutes of guided meditation, followed by 15 minutes of journaling practice. Then we use a combination of breakout groups and larger group discussions to go deeper into a specific topic.
This week, we'll be listening to Letters 39 and 40 from Seneca's Letters from a Stoic, On noble aspirations and On the proper style for a philosopher's discourse, and then discussing the ideas they puts forth.
Here's the text and video if you want to check them out before Sunday:
Letter 39:
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Moral_letters_to_Lucilius/Letter_39
https://youtu.be/xOt7h1UEiZk?si=tQ_XWPsXznb1cCSELetter 40:
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Moral_letters_to_Lucilius/Letter_40
https://youtu.be/a3SOrhDVg2I?si=skDKLJy353guwn1-We'll start at 4pm EST and go as long as people have time to hang out. If you'd like to skip the meditation and journaling, please join us at 4:30pm for the videos and discussion.
- Stoicism 101: Week 10 - On the Shortness of LifeLink visible for attendees
Join us for an evening of Stoic philosophy and discussion. We'll kick off the event with a short presentation exploring one of the core ideas of Stoicism, focusing on its real-world application with some practices drawn from the texts. Following the presentation, we'll break into smaller groups for a lightly-facilitated discussion about the topic.
This week, we’ll be discussing how thinking about death in the right way can help us stop wasting our lives. We'll talk about how we waste our time, what we should be spending it on instead, and how to finish our lives each day. We'll also discuss a mindfulness practice designed to help us remember that not even the next hour is guaranteed.
Here's the video we'll be watching: https://youtu.be/G1nM9UCJCIs?si=ES0EKX-x82KWYV&t=11614
And here's the text, along with the rest of the resources for the course: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-6r2KFyv7f-vChnX-9eKovdFsQ6DYoc_CV5RZtJb9XA/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks so much for your interest, and please remember:
"There is no such thing as good or bad fortune for the individual; we live in common. And no one can live happily who has regard to himself alone and transforms everything into a question of his own utility; you must live for your neighbor, if you would live for yourself." - Seneca, Letters from a Stoic, Letter 48
- Stoicism 101: Week 4 - CourageLink visible for attendees
Join us for an evening of Stoic philosophy and discussion. We'll kick off the event with a short presentation exploring one of the core ideas of Stoicism, focusing on its real-world application with some practices drawn from the texts. Following the presentation, we'll break into smaller groups for a lightly-facilitated discussion about the topic.
This week, we’ll be discussing courage, bravery, and freedom. We’ll also be going over a couple practices; one to get over our fears of embarrassment and another to get over our fears of everything else.
Here's the video we'll be watching: https://youtu.be/G1nM9UCJCIs?si=8Ll8J-3-Y_VwQhsi&t=3731
And here's the text, along with the rest of the resources for the course: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-6r2KFyv7f-vChnX-9eKovdFsQ6DYoc_CV5RZtJb9XA/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks so much for your interest, and please remember:
"There is no such thing as good or bad fortune for the individual; we live in common. And no one can live happily who has regard to himself alone and transforms everything into a question of his own utility; you must live for your neighbor, if you would live for yourself." - Seneca, Letters from a Stoic, Letter 48
