The Stoic Handbook with Jon Brooks I Am The Pilot, Not The Turbulence — 5-Minute Stoic Reset
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May 21, 2025 Explore techniques to navigate anxiety using Stoic principles. Discover a calming breathing exercise that helps you regain control in chaotic situations. Embrace the empowering mantra, 'I am the pilot, not the turbulence,' as a tool for inner peace. This practical approach can be applied anywhere, turning moments of stress into opportunities for calm reflection.
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Start With Grounding Breath
- Find a comfortable place and soften your gaze before starting the reset.
- Breathe with a 4-2-6 pattern to immediately calm the nervous system.
Observe Tension Without Force
- Scan your body and notice tension without trying to force it away.
- Use detached observation, imagining tension as clouds passing by.
Use A Mantra And Imagery
- Repeat the mantra 'I am the pilot, not the turbulence' as you breathe.
- Visualize yourself steady at the controls while external stress shakes the plane.