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The Philosophers: Stoic revival

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Death Is Inevitable

Memento mory is the idea that we should remember that death is inevitable. The stoics, i think, practice mementum woy not to be morbid. It's a reminder of who's really in control, which is to say, not you. Also, the ability to actually be present, to be in the experience you are in. You know, the zen idea of, can you be happy washing the dishes, but can you be where you are in that moment? To me, one of theultimate places you philosophically right?

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