Hard agree. Mind you understanding Stoicism requires a) comprehensive reading b) reflection, both activities sadly lacking in that cohort.

If I may ask, how do you find it encourages the alienation of the self from the world? I mean, certain redpilled/grifters idiots misinterpreted Stoicism fits that bill in my experience. Is that what you are referring to?

While I don't journal every day, reflecting on the philosophy and my application of it tends to make the in-the-moment application easier. Glad to hear you are doing well.