a love letter to Stoicism

Dear Stoicism,

You have righted me, invited me to save myself.  You have helped me return to my contented, motivated, solid, flexible, responsible, empathic, responsible, harmonious essence.

You are the sane and healthy response to tirades, tragedies, hissy fits, hopelessness, panic, and fear.  You are not cold and distant, but contemplative, action-oriented, and full of love. 

You have connected me heart and soul to my children.  You have shown me a Western-world way to balance reason and emotions.  You are Zen, you are true religion, you are a direct link to the divine in me, if only I allow this to come to light. 

Thank you for refocusing my human journey in a way that is life-giving for me and for all that I touch.

Love,

Me