MenuForum NavigationForumMembersActivityLoginRegisterForum breadcrumbs - You are here:Stoicism ForumStoicism Discussions: General DiscussionNew to the forum.Post ReplyPost Reply: New to the forum. <blockquote><div class="quotetitle">Quote from <a class="profile-link highlight-default" href="https://stoicplanet.com/user/4">Senator</a> on February 19, 2025, 9:09 pm</div><p data-start="0" data-end="19">Welcome, WarMonk!</p> <p data-start="21" data-end="331">I know exactly what you mean by a natural Stoic. I grew up in a very confrontational environment, yet I always found myself calmer than my surroundings. I really liked how you put it: <em data-start="205" data-end="268">"Working on me and now have a name for how I try to operate."</em> I can relate to that—it’s very similar to my own experience.</p> <p data-start="333" data-end="695">I had been operating somewhat Stoically for a long time, and my natural reaction to life’s challenges was often a Stoic one. But my surroundings made me feel like a "fool" for it. Because of the prevailing culture and values, there were times when I genuinely questioned myself. The way I handled situations often clashed with what people expected.</p> <p data-start="697" data-end="823">Then I formally discovered the teachings of Stoicism, and it was like a light bulb moment. Welp… I had it right all along<em data-start="788" data-end="821">.</em></p> <p data-start="697" data-end="823"><img class="aligncenter" src="https://stoicplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/tfaf/2025/02/19/20250219000001.gif" alt="" /></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
