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Thank you!! I make this distinction all the time. The other misconception is that stoicism is the antithesis of spirituality. So wrong. Go back in time and tell Marcus Aurelius and Seneca and Epictetus that they weren't spiritual and see if they can control their laughter. The stoic philosophy is depicted in modern time by the uber spiritual serenity prayer, which stands for the only thing we can control is our reactions and attitudes. You may enjoy this story of mine, which discusses Dr. Purcell's essay on the Aztecs and Epictetus: https://medium.com/channspirations/the-serenity-prayer-df758d99c956

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Marcus aka Gregory Maidman
Marcus aka Gregory Maidman

Written by Marcus aka Gregory Maidman

Living 17,043rd human life. I am Marcus (universal name) or you may call me Greg; a deep thinker; an explorer of ideas and the mind.

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