Taking Stoic teachings into US women’s prisons.

Unlocking Minds and Opening Doors
Unlocking Minds and Opening Doors
Taking Stoic teachings into US women’s prisons.
“If we take a step back, and see the big picture, we may come to realize that not only the good things, but also the challenges we have endured, are responsible for shaping who we are.”
“We can suffer or we can choose to do everything in our control to relieve our suffering.”
“Knowing ourselves and our talents will be a guide in choosing the roles which correspond to us, and will also allow us to fulfill our potential.”
“Stoicism is the key to unlocking wisdom. It helps us to deal with the stresses of modern life”
“While the Stoics encourage us to allow for a natural release of emotion in the form of grief, they also remind us that in our mourning we should not become so overwhelmed that it prevents us from flourishing.”
“How many of us can say with certainty that all our present thoughts, actions and attitudes are virtuous?”
“As a follower of Stoicism, we are not immune from the urge to boast or from placing too much importance on our reputation.”
“As a follower of Stoicism, we are not immune from the urge to boast or from placing too much importance on our reputation.”
“No one can live a happy life if he only thinks of himself and turns everything to his own purpose. you should live for the other person if you wish to live for yourself” – Seneca