We talk with Michael Maune, co-founder of the New England Stoics and board member of The Stoic Fellowship, about his experiences running a stoa and his advice for stoa facilitators. Topics we cover include:
Michael's background and journey to discovering Stoicism, including his experience with OCD and how Stoicism helped him.
Michael's involvement in organizing and running the New England Stoics group, including the types of exercises and activities they do.
The challenges of leading a Stoic group, such as maintaining consistent attendance and engagement. Michael shares advice on things like having regular meetings and balancing the workload among leaders.
The Stoic Facilitation Guide that Michael has been working on, which covers strategies for facilitating Stoic discussions and managing group dynamics, like dealing with digressions.
Practical examples of how Michael and the groups he's been involved with have applied Stoic principles to personal challenges like addiction and interpersonal conflicts.
The importance of creating a supportive environment in Stoic groups to encourage sharing and accountability around people's practices.
Michael's reflections on what Stoicism means to him personally and advice for those new to Stoicism.
The guides Michael mentions for running stoa meetings, organizing a Stoic practicum, and more can be found on The Stoic Fellowship's resources page at https://stoicfellowship.com/resources/stoicism-resources.html.
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