Reason – living in accordance with our nature, is the embodiment of excellence. Free exercise of wisdom, self-discipline, courage, and justice will bring us to a state of eudaimonia; or a truly good, fulfilling, and flourishing life; and by extension, true happiness. Unlike momentary pleasure, this happiness can not be taken from us.
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12 Stoic Steps
Step 2: We come to understand that the perfection of moral excellence (ie., wisdom, self-discipline, courage, and justice) can transform our lives, allow us to regain our sanity, and our place as productive members of society.
What stands in the way becomes the way
Before recovering, I had first to accept that I couldn’t change the things I had done in my past or undo any of the damage to my relationships. The only thing I could control was the choices I made in that present moment and into the future.
Stoicism and Addiction: Stoic Philosophy as a Recovery Program
This article will serve as the basis for a simple, and practical, guide to intermingling the ancient philosophy of Stoicism – of which Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and its successor Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are, in part, based on – and Recovery from Addiction.
Stoic Recovery From Addiction 
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