Wintering, and the Places That Still Warm Us
Wintering isn’t withdrawal — it’s discernment. In quieter seasons, we learn when to rest, when to connect, and which people and places still warm us. This reflection is about choosing presence over performance, and listening more closely to what truly nourishes us.
The Quiet Engine Behind Every Journey
Recording my audiobook in Santa Cruz reminded me that connection is the quiet engine behind every journey — from the pelicans at the lighthouse to the meteorite I held at the Griffith Observatory to the laughter of friends who helped me get here.
Overland Event Roundup: A Big Hug on Two Wheels
After an inspiring weekend at The Overland Event, I reflect on community, conversation, and the Stoic practice of the Dichotomy of Control. I went away from the weekend feeling part of something much bigger than myself. It felt good.
Stoic Lessons from my Book Launch
This is a special post in The Stoic Rider series, reflecting on the book launch at Pendine Sands. From a humble eBay bike to a museum display, the day was filled with Stoic lessons — courage to act without waiting for the perfect time, gratitude for community, and the reminder that all is fleeting. These moments become memories, and this one will be treasured forever.
Answer the Call: Why Purpose Isn’t Found, It’s Felt
This is the eleventh in a 12-part series inspired by my book, The Stoic Rider: Philosophy in Motion. This chapter explores the idea of purpose – not as a plan, but as a pulse. A call to live a life that feels honest and expansive. The kind of life you can look back on and say: I showed up fully, even when it was hard.
Check Your Mirrors
This is the tenth in a twelve-part series exploring the lessons in The Stoic Rider. Louisa reflects on how a quick glance back – whether at your past or your ego – can save you from bigger mishaps ahead. Just don’t get stuck staring.
Ride with Virtue: Staying Upright in a Crooked World
Riding isn’t just about mastering the machine; it’s about mastering yourself. Here’s how the virtues of wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance shape the road — and life beyond it. This is the ninth in a 12-part series on stoic philosophy and motorcycling.
Where you Look is Where you Go
This is the seventh post in a 12-part blog series inspired by my book, The Stoic Rider. Each piece explores a Stoic principle through the lens of motorcycling — offering reflections on resilience, focus, and living fully in the moment. If you’re new to the series, you can start here or explore earlier posts to ride along from the beginning.
Riding With The World
This is the sixth post in my 12-part series exploring the Stoic principles behind The Stoic Rider — a book that blends philosophy, bikes, and the bloody-minded joy of doing difficult things on two wheels.
Stillness Isn’t What You Think
This is the fifth in a 12-part series exploring the philosophy behind The Stoic Rider—a book about life, motion, and the lessons motorcycles teach us when we’re paying attention. In this post, we dive into the paradox of stillness in motion, and why calm isn’t found in retreat—but in how you ride through the chaos.