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The Stoic Sage is dedicated to using past knowledge to empower people today. We discuss modern, everyday challenges and use Stoicism's tools and techniques to teach you “how to think” rather than “what to think”.
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As we prep for the new year, lets not forget adding "becoming a friend to oneself" as part of your resolutions.
Ralph Waldo Emerson drew great inspiration from the Stoics and utilized their knowledge to start the wave of transcendentalism. On this episode we discuss his views on nonconformity.
In Stoic political thought, emotions are seen as judgements that can influence political actions and decision. Stoicism offers a clear roadmap to address difficulties in politics.
It takes courage to see your life outside of the opinions of others, only when you do so can you live authentically and fully.
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What does adversity have to do with nature? What is nature according to the stoics?
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It’s is not the adversity itself, but your judgements about them.
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Do you ruminate over the past or worry about the future? Marcus suggests 2 steps to help you test those mental impressions.
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We often make judgements of people we know nothing about. The online world makes it event easier to judge, but this is not the Stoic way.
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You’ve controlled your anger, what now? What should I do to address the situation? Seneca has some advice for us.
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Anger is a passion that is difficult to control.
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Checking your impressions is an important practice, but do you check those things which you avoid?
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Objectify your desires to truly understand what it is that you’re chasing. This will ensure your desires do not become passions.
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An anxious mind is the consequence of bad judgement.
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Retreating to your inner citadel is easier when you can address the problems with statements and in turn, reframe the initial impressions.
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Your mind and body are connected, however, you do have co tell over your will - your ability to choose how you respond to pain.
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We will discuss the four moods that could negatively impact your philosophical progress, which we identified by Marcus Aurelius.
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Before we ask ourselves whether or not something is within our control, we need to make sure our judgments about certain things are reasonable.
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The philosopher is a doctor for the soul and the philosophers school is the hospital for the soul.
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Questioning every action may be difficult but we are creatures of habit, therefore, being mindful in fast and difficult moments calls for more practice in becoming more mindful.
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Expand your sphere of compassion and care past yourself, past your family, you friends and into your communities.
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