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Reflections - Part 7

Hello everybody, this week is the turn of the Reflection Series.

If this is your first time here, let me share how my newsletter is structured:

✒️Pen and Sword Journal🗡️ series: Stories and principles from the warrior’s way, blending martial arts wisdom with life’s battles.

۝☯Reflections series🌀💭: Thoughts on psychology, mental health, zen, philosophy, and self-development for your daily path.

Each week, I alternate between these series. Each series reflects my background in martial arts and psychology. Appreciate you for being here!

ZEN AND STOICISM: CAN THEY TRULY COEXIST?

The short answer, is NO and YES…

Hello dear reader. I will take my time to share my life experience and reflection on this topic, so bear with me until the end. I will do my best to make it so you enjoy this article and find it thought-provoking. 😊

This is a question I’ve been asked quite a few times by those seeking clarity about Zen and Stoicism, and by others who’ve explored one or both ‘paths’ deeply. The questio…