Reasons Not to Worry: How to be Stoic in chaotic times

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While many books tell you what you can practice in terms of skills, Brigid’s is the first to actually show you what living a stoic life entails. She reflects on some big moments in her life over the last few years and explains how stoic philosophy has helped her to deal with these events. Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery - the approximate delivery time is usually between 1-2 business days. Part of giving up hope is the joy of being able to live firmly in the present rather than constantly thinking and dreading what might occur in the future.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond our power or our will,” said Epictetus. Credit: Alamy There’s so much that is scarily relevant to our modern world written by Seneca and Marcus Aurelius. Their words echo deeply when it comes to dealing with overconsumption, consumerism, capitalism, FOMO, social media, road rage, comparison, climate crises, plagues, death, and more. I love the idea that Stoicism provides the insights, comfort, and guidance that religion provides for many without needing to have faith in something unknowable: it focuses on your character, being good for goodness’ sake, and making the most of what little time we have here. The formula, or test, is found in Handbook, or Enchiridion, a book of lectures by the Roman stoic Epictetus. Epictetus – whose handbook was published in 125AD – wrote:A graphic illustration that says ‘Well Actually, Read more on living a good life in a complex world, More from this section’

Like many people today, Brigid Delaney was searching for answers to timeless questions: How can we be good? Find inner peace? Properly grieve? Tame our insecurities, such as the fear of missing out? Determine what truly matters?As Epictetus said, “I cannot escape death – but at least I can escape the fear of it.” 6. Don’t worry about others’ reactions