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The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks

Stoic Object Deconstruction Meditation: Managing Cravings and Desires

Jun 6, 2024
A meditation on Stoic philosophy of detachment from possessions and desires. Guide to breaking attachments to achieve freedom from suffering. Practical guidance on dismantling attachments for clarity and freedom.
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Quick takeaways

  • Deconstruct attachments into elemental parts for clearer understanding and liberation from emotional ties.
  • Practice detachment by focusing on basic components instead of emotional embellishments to maintain clarity and rationality.

Deep dives

Understanding Attachment to Possessions

Our attachment to possessions according to the Stoics stems from putting value on things that benefit us, leading to emotional entanglement and fear of loss. This attachment often blinds us to the true worth of possessions, resulting in wasted time and energy. To break free from this attachment and subsequent suffering, the Stoic practice involves clear understanding of our attachments and their elemental nature, liberating us from emotional ties. Epictetus highlights that true wealth lies in having few wants, shifting the focus from material possessions.

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