Stoicism and the Great Religious Traditions with Sofia Koutlaki

Nourishing the Gardens of our minds, one meaningful conversation at a time

Dr Sofia Koutlaki is a Greek writer, author of Among the Iranians: A Guide to Iran’s Culture and Customs.

Dr Sofia Koutlaki is a Greek writer, author of Among the Iranians: A Guide to Iran’s Culture and Customs. Her academic trajectory traced a line through English literature, the Classics, and linguistics. She analysed Iranian politeness, face and communication and lived in Iran for a total of 14 years. Based in London, she now explores memoir and life writing, and the influence of Stoicism, mysticism and other spiritual practices on personal development and wellbeing. She discerns our shared humanity in the commonalities of different traditions, and often questions beliefs (how do I know what I know?). www.sofiakoutlaki.com

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Religions, Stoicism

Simon Drew

Australian poet, musician & philosopher based in Southern California. Published author, philosophical mentor and co-founder of The Walled Garden Philosophical Society.

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"If the way is not seeking always better ways, it is not the way."

"Caretake this moment. Immerse yourself in its particulars."

"What is linear is not history but the human spirit."

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"Nights through dreams tell the myths forgotten by the day."

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"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."

"Beauty is always worth it."

"It is no measure of good health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society."

"The Soul that would be touched by beauty must sometimes walk alone."

"Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in moving towards what will be."