Perhaps we've just read different Stoics. I think it's clear from many scenarios in The Enchiridion that the aim is to not become fully emersed in emotion. Some

Perhaps we've just read different Stoics. I think it's clear from many scenarios in The Enchiridion that the aim is to not become fully emersed in emotion. Some examples that spring to mind: - going to sporting events to be socially acceptable, but not allowing yourself to care about the outcome - comforting a woman on the death of her child, and making the outward appearance of sympathy, not not actually sinking into sadness I can't think of a single example of any of the Stoics I've read recommending becoming overwhelmed by emotion or experience.