My name is Steve Simon.
I am a retired shop teacher and handyman in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada.
I came across Stoicism in 2015 and I’ve been trying to incorporate the philosophy into my life ever since. In 2025 I was inspired to design a ring as a wearable reminder. It was not originally intended to be sold publicly but I think the results are good enough to warrant a small business to supplement my modest pension. If the demand is too much for me I will find and train an apprentice(s) in order to create employment opportunities for my family and community.
To study Logic is to study “How we know things”. The scientific term for it is Epistemology.
I take a hike on Middleton Mountain and talk about Logic.
Stoic physics may have been technologically limited but their interpretation of the world around us and how we fit into it will always be relevant to people trying to live their best lives. Here are my thoughts on some of the concepts of Stoic Physics,
How do we use our reasoning and our understanding of the world to live a good life? Here are a couple of my thoughts on the subject.
Everyone has to find their own pace. I'm happy to share with you how my own practice has evolved since I started practicing Stoicism.