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Karen Duffy with Francis Gasparini

Article will be available on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026

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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026

The Flames of Shame

Practicing Stoicism || KAREN DUFFY WITH FRANCIS GASPARINI

While embarrassment is acute and temporary, shame is chronic and it lasts if you don’t treat it.

Article will be available on Sunday, October 25th, 2026

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Sunday, October 25th, 2026

Loneliness: Dealing with emotional isolation

Practicing Stoicism || KAREN DUFFY WITH FRANCIS GASPARINI

If your life is haunted by loneliness, invite beauty in. Become willing to experience happiness. They will begin to keep you company

Article will be available on Sunday, November 22nd, 2026

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Sunday, November 22nd, 2026

Carpe calamum: Seize the pen

Practicing Stoicism || KAREN DUFFY WITH FRANCIS GASPARINI

I don’t believe in denying myself the pleasures of a glorious autumn day. I’m tempted to give in to the confidence that future me will figure it all out. But if I did that I would be acting like a child and not an adult.