The Stoics, who gained notoriety in ancient Athens in the third century BCE and who were later upheld as great examples by many leading Romans, were often focussed on the benefits of being more accepting. Their concept of eudaimonia, which roughly translates as blessedness, was frequently described as being able to accept the present moment without distractions caused by thoughts of fear or pleasure. Within this world view, being accepting of the current situation – indeed, any given situation – is said to be something that is a virtue or, in other words, a good thing. This view is said to have been an influence on early Christians, notably Saint Paul. Nowadays, being stoic is a term that we often apply to people who are unemotional or able to continue with what they are doing without emotional distractions. In reality, however, it ought to be used when referring to people who accept their reality without question.