The lesser demons of our nature

I find myself turning to Stoicism these days.

Denying emotional outbursts, accepting the things that we cannot control, approaching problems with a clear, rational mind, these are the basic guidelines of one who wishes to be a stoic.

Bear in mind, I still hold to my faith. I believe in the divinity of Christ and the life of the world to come. But, if I cannot control myself then what use am I to a diety?

As I write this is am grappling with frustration, anger and jealousy. But, I need to keep reminding myself that some things are out of my control. I cannot morally ask someone to deny themselves as if they were my slave. I would not want to be kept as a slave, so I will not suffer to keep one.