11-12-2016 07:00 via theguardian.com

How would the Stoics cope today? | Ryan Holiday

The ancient philosophy of Stoicism offers many insights into coping with our troubling timesSome of us are stressed. Others are overworked, struggling with the new responsibilities of parenthood, or moving from one flawed relationship to another. Whatever it is, whatever you are going through, there is wisdom from the Stoics that can help.Followers of this ancient and inscrutable philosophy have found themselves at the centre of some of history’s most trying ordeals, from the French Revolu
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