Author Archives: Kathryn Koromilas

Join us for a discussion on beauty on International Women’s Day, March 8

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Wednesday 8th March, we’ll talk about Stoicism and beauty. Join us to hear from a panel of leading women Stoics: Sharon Lebell, Jennifer Baker, Brittany Polat, Meredith Kunz, Sukhraj Gill and Kathryn Koromilas. In the age of the Instagram Selfie, isn’t it true that many of us focus, often asContinue reading “Join us for a discussion on beauty on International Women’s Day, March 8”

Watch the replay of Courageous Paths to Flourishing: Stoicon Women Virtual Gathering 2022

We are so excited to be sharing the video replay of our Courageous Paths to Flourishing: Stoicon Women Virtual Gathering 2022. This was our second online gathering. We held our first Paths to Flourishing gathering in 2021 and it was the very first women-led conference on Stoicism ever. Our ‘Paths to Flourishing’ aim is toContinue reading “Watch the replay of Courageous Paths to Flourishing: Stoicon Women Virtual Gathering 2022”

Defining courage with Professor Chris Gill and Sukhraj Gill

“Courage is knowledge of which things are to be chosen and avoided and neither.” Diogenes Laertius, 7.92 With two weeks to go to our Courageous Paths to Flourishing online gathering, it was time for me to get some study in. So, I chatted to Professor Chris Gill and Sukhraj Gill about Stoic courage. Chris andContinue reading “Defining courage with Professor Chris Gill and Sukhraj Gill”

Online Symposium – Stoicism and Courage

Greg Sadler and Harald Kavli, editors of the Stoicism Today blog, recently called for contributions for an online symposium on Stoicism and Courage to align with and start a conversation around our conference theme of courage. The first three contributions — by Gregory Lopez, Judith Stove, and Gregory Sadler — are now live and youContinue reading “Online Symposium – Stoicism and Courage”

Share this with a friend who needs courage

When we think of #courage, we often think of instances of heroism and daring bravery. Stalwart soldiers repelling invaders from their homeland. Quick-thinking bystanders saving a child from drowning. Intrepid undercover agents working covertly to bring down dictatorial regimes. These stunning acts of heroism certainly require courage, and there will always be a close connection betweenContinue reading “Share this with a friend who needs courage”

Let’s be courageous together

Do you regret not being more courageous in life? Are you frustrated because you don’t feel your life gives you opportunities to show courage? Do you feel that you are not naturally courageous? Are you lost because you don’t have a courageous role model to look up to? We think that Stoicism can help. ModernContinue reading “Let’s be courageous together“

7 Days of Mindfulness with Marcus Aurelius this Mental Health Awareness Week (May 9-15)

Loneliness and connection It’s Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK (May 9-15) and this year’s theme is loneliness which affects millions of people across the UK and the world. Across the country and beyond, let’s reflect on our experiences of loneliness and also how we can find connection and community through our shared pursuit of excellence throughContinue reading “7 Days of Mindfulness with Marcus Aurelius this Mental Health Awareness Week (May 9-15)”