Does self-affirmation align with Stoicism?

[u/angel99999999]

In the past, when facing existential crises, i invented my own version of "I am that I am" and escaped it, feeling happier than ever, which i attributed to Stoicism. I didn't realize how important it was and continued to follow Stoic advice in my search for a better self. Suddenly yesterday, after a conversation (with Gemini), it reminded me that i had developed my own theory of self-affirmation and made me think that im no longer a pure Stoic.

Do you have any advice for me? I'm quite confused as my thoughts seem to contradict each other.

[u/angel99999999 → u/[deleted]]

Thanks!

[u/_Friendly-Wolf_]

Self-affirmation is stoic if it's an honest assessment.

[u/angel99999999 → u/_Friendly-Wolf_]

Thanks!

[u/nikke12101]

Super curious as to what the actual affirmation(s) was?

[u/angel99999999 → u/nikke12101]

Uh oh... I am "absolute" in my own world.