On the last day of February, I went to Half Moon Bay with a dear friend to catch the sunset on a cloudy evening. The sun was hiding behind a myriad of clouds, with its orange light beams trying to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Web communities have helped the ancient philosophy of Stoicism find fans in a new generation. utah778/iStock via Getty Images Plus ...

The self-help market is flooded with books about Stoicism, an ancient school of philosophy that emphasizes equanimity and self-mastery and that includes, among its proponents, famed Roman statesman ...

What have the Romans ever done for us? Well, obviously the roads — the roads go without saying. How about guidance on how to live in the 21st century? That seems less likely, but in fact, the last few ...

As human beings, we have to work to be rational and think clearly. We’re often contending with our "lizard brains" that generate powerful emotions that are typically more negative than not. For ...

This video examines how Stoic philosophy provides useful guidance for improving relationships and building deeper connections ...

Ancient philosophy does not only teach us how to live well and become better humans, but it can also help us work better. Stoicism reminds us that we are in control of our emotions, actions, and ...

Barbara Ehrenreich’s latest book, Bright-Sided, offers a damning indictment of the ideology of positive thinking, which she sees as the fundamental flaw in American life. When she found herself ...

Many terms are used to describe firefighters and their attributes. How about this one: stoic. No need for us to bury ourselves in philosophical ponderance. At base, stoicism is about cultivating a ...

(The Conversation) — Stoicism isn’t just a set of ideas; it’s meant to be put into practice. The ancient philosophy is finding new fans through online communities. Perhaps it’s not so surprising. The ...