WRITINGS
Sharon frequently writes pieces for publications and events, such as The Stoic magazine and Stoicon, and regularly updates her blog ‘The Art of Living’ on Stoic Time.
Recent Works.
Living as If
Your Life Depended on It
What it Means to Choose a Philosophical Life.
The ‘We’ Virtues for a truly Modern Stoicism
How Stoicism dovetails with Artistic Expression
Faith, Belief, and Truth
The storming of the United States Capitol with its mob violence and wonton destruction on January 6 sadly showcased the power of “The Big Lie” in action. “The Big Lie,” perpetrated by Hitler, Goebbels, and others during WW11 means that if you tell a lie big enough…
It’s On Us: A Call to Radical Caring
“Be a citizen of the world” is an oft-quoted phrase from Epictetus’ Discourses (Book 1, section 9). Other translations express this teaching as “citizen of the universe,” or “citizen of God.” However stated, there is a lot packed into this short assertion. First, Epictetus…
Do Small, “Sensible Human Things”
“What is the meaning of life?” I asked my friend Jan. “Oh, that’s easy,” she shot back. “We’re here to love God, love each other, and eat pie.” Jan’s words carry weight because she knows a thing or two about adversity having been rendered blind by…