MenuForum NavigationForumMembersActivityLoginRegisterForum breadcrumbs - You are here:Stoicism ForumStoicism Discussions: New to StoicismNew to Stoicism: Can It Really Ch …Post ReplyPost Reply: New to Stoicism: Can It Really Change How We Feel? <blockquote><div class="quotetitle">Quote from Guest on February 9, 2025, 10:03 am</div><p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>I'm new to stoicism and a bit confused. We all have strong feelings, wild instincts, and many emotions that are not always logical. I believe we are not completely rational; we are also driven by our animal nature.</p> <p>So, what does it mean when someone says, "I'm practicing stoicism"? Does reading stoic texts and reminding yourself of their ideas really change your thoughts and feelings? Or is it just a form of self-hypnosis?</p> <p>Our minds were built for a time when people lived as hunters and gatherers. Our natural responses helped us back then, but they might not work well today. Changing these deep-seated responses is not easy.</p> <p>I would love to know do you really feel that stoicism changes the way you think or react?</p> <p> </p></blockquote><br> Cancel F.A.Q About The Forum How To Create an account Change Your Nickname on the Forum How to change your profile picture
