The ancient practice of stoic philosophy as a way of life and rational form of spirituality is still alive. Loic wonthi: Many people to day come to stoicism with only one interest in mind, they want the fruit of stoicism. So let's take a look at the foundation of stoic ethics. We must remove those old weeds, plant new trees and nurture the orchard until it bears fruit. No one can do the work for us. The stoics did not promise any short cuts. Unless, of course, you want to take the path of the cynics.