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The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks

The Stoic Empath: Holding Space without Losing Ground

May 9, 2023
Explore the true essence of Stoicism, challenging misconceptions about lacking compassion. Stoics care about the right things and feel empathy for others. Find a balance in showing empathy without losing oneself or appearing detached. Love and wish others well while not adopting their worldview. Safeguard oneself from becoming overwhelmed by others' suffering.
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Quick takeaways

  • Stoicism is often misunderstood; it emphasizes resilience and caring about the right things, not lacking compassion and emotions.
  • Stoic compassion involves finding a balance in supporting others without adopting their worldview or losing one's own judgment.

Deep dives

Stoicism and Compassion

Stoicism is often misunderstood as lacking in compassion due to its emphasis on resilience and not getting upset about things that don't truly matter. However, Stoics do experience emotions and show compassion towards others. For example, Seneca's letters demonstrate his deep yearning to help individuals suffering in destructive ways. Stoic compassion is about caring for the right things and not letting others' perceptions of reality distort our judgments.

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