Brittany5 days ago4 minOf Birds and EmotionsDear Readers, I've been pretty busy over the past few months, organizing the Stoics Care conference, incorporating Stoicare as an...
BrittanyMar 513 minStoicism for HumansWhen we say, "I'm only human," what are we really saying about ourselves? What does it really mean to be human?
BrittanyFeb 510 minHow Stoicism Can Save You from Emotional Manipulation We often think about Stoicism as a way to handle our own emotions. But it’s also an excellent framework for helping you to avoid being...
BrittanyJan 816 minThe Reason for ReasonExploring the relationship between rationality and sociability through the lens of cognitive science, with interesting takeaways for Stoics.
BrittanyDec 3, 202114 minStoic Compassion with Meredith KunzMeredith Kunz explains the connections between Buddhist compassion and Stoic practice, with an emphasis on self-compassion.
BrittanyNov 26, 20215 minBreakfast with Seneca: A ReviewI highly recommend Breakfast with Seneca no matter your existing level of familiarity with Seneca’s work.
BrittanyNov 6, 20216 minGreat-HeartedIt's not a word you hear very often, but just stop and think about it for a moment: great-hearted is a beautiful word for a beautiful...
BrittanySep 5, 20217 minThe Three RelationshipsWhen you think about your relationships, what comes to mind? Probably your connections to the people closest to you, like your friends...
BrittanyAug 1, 202110 minStoicism as a Second LanguageHow is learning Stoicism like learning a new language?
BrittanyJul 18, 20216 minMeditation and Philosophy with Caleb OntiverosThis month I talk with Caleb Ontiveros, creator of the Stoa app, about Stoicism and meditation.
BrittanyJun 4, 202111 minCultivating the Good EmotionsBy teaching ourselves to reflexively experience joy and kindliness, we will be training our internal responses to external events.
BrittanyMay 16, 202110 minA Beautiful Partnership: Building a Stoic RelationshipMy first Stoic website, Apparent Stoic, is being archived this month after a memorable four-year run. In honor of Apparent Stoic, I'd...
BrittanyMay 8, 20219 minStoicDan on Minimalism, Transcendentalism, and StoicismAn interview with StoicDan about the connections between Stoicism, minimalism, and American Transcendentalism.
BrittanyApr 11, 20218 minHappiness Is a Quiet EgoIt's no coincidence that Stoicism follows the traditional ego-quieting pattern that is found in the great wisdom traditions of the world.
BrittanyMar 20, 20216 minChanging Your Definition of SuccessApplying the Stoic standard of success will radically shift your mindset and help jumpstart your journey to eudaimonic joy.
BrittanyFeb 6, 20219 minThinking Critically with Leah GoldrickThis month I talk with Leah Goldrick, creator of Common Sense Ethics, about logic and critical thinking. See our video chat on the Common...
BrittanyJan 10, 20217 minEpictetus, Identity, and Moral SelfFor on whatever side “I” and “mine” are set, to that side the living creature must necessarily be inclined; if they’re in the flesh, it...
BrittanyDec 12, 20208 minMaking Progress as a Stoic with Michael TremblayHow do we live a happy and philosophical life? How do we cultivate virtue as Stoics? To explore these questions and more, please join me...
BrittanyNov 1, 20208 minPhilosophy as the Education of Grown-UpsSee my talk at Stoicon-x Orlando 2020 based on this essay. When I was in graduate school, I took a class called Academic Socialization....
BrittanyOct 4, 20207 minThe Value of SpontaneityWe should be able to bend and mold ourselves to whatever comes along so that we may enjoy a smooth flow of life.