Stoic Week 2019 Monday, October 7th, 2019 Theme: Progress Reflecting on this morning’s meditation: Every day provides us with the opportunity to make progress in virtue and movement toward happiness, freedom from passions, and serenity. So long as we make progress toward virtue, no matter how small, the day was worth it, and was not…
Read more
Sisu can be understood as a characteristic, a spirit, an attitude, an approach, or a philosophy of life. What these descriptions all have in common is that they are enduring, consistent, and most of all, take daily practice to grow, manage, and develop over time. Sisu doesn’t develop out of grand accomplishments. It takes daily…
Read more
Recently I was explaining sisu (pronounced see-sue) to a client and how it may be helpful to them in accomplishing their therapeutic goals and overcoming obstacles. I explained sisu as an “enduring strength of will” which helps one to overcome and succeed in the face of adversity by taking a challenge head on. This is…
Read more
Heather is an Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who unites systemic therapy with philosophical concepts. She has interests in Couples therapy, Consensual Non-Monogamy, Veteran Couples/Caregivers/Family, Philosophical Counseling, Sex therapy, and how to live a good life. Learn more about her here
