Breakfast with Seneca: An Interview with David Fideler – Episode 51
Stoicism On Fire
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Prosege: Monitoring Inner Judgments and Emotions
In this chapter, they discuss the concept of Prosege, which translates to mindfulness or attention in ancient Stoic philosophy. They explain that Prosege involves monitoring inner judgments and emotions in real time to reduce worry and anxiety. They compare this concept to the Buddhist concept of mindfulness, noting some similarities but also acknowledging that the Stoic notion is uniquely stoic. They emphasize the importance of being present in the moment to avoid anxiety.
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