Re:Stoicism may allow us to live better, but don't underesti...
by rusty-rust on Friday October 30, 2020 @07:41AM
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This line stuck out to me;
> Rather than questioning your material conditions, the merchants of modern Stoicism want you to change what’s in your head.
Having tried the stoic life a couple of times while fighting depression. I’ve always left the experience feeling that I gas lighting my self into accepting my circumstances and it would inevitably make me feel worse.
I was only able to come to terms with my depression and find purpose in my life once I started doing the exact opposite of stoic teachings. By embracing my emotions(good and bad) and allowing my self to be influenced by them did I start living a better and more fulfilling life.
> Rather than questioning your material conditions, the merchants of modern Stoicism want you to change what’s in your head.
Having tried the stoic life a couple of times while fighting depression. I’ve always left the experience feeling that I gas lighting my self into accepting my circumstances and it would inevitably make me feel worse.
I was only able to come to terms with my depression and find purpose in my life once I started doing the exact opposite of stoic teachings. By embracing my emotions(good and bad) and allowing my self to be influenced by them did I start living a better and more fulfilling life.