Stoic Coffee Break

52 - Contemplate

Mar 1, 2018

The podcast explores the importance of contemplation and deep thinking, emphasizing the value of pausing in conversations, being curious, and asking questions for more meaningful discussions and better judgments.

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Slowing down and exercising our minds through contemplation allows us to become stronger individuals by being more thoughtful and well-informed in conversations.

Embracing pauses in conversations and being comfortable with silence enhances communication skills and leads to more meaningful and informed discussions.

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The Importance of Slowing Down and Contemplating

In our fast-paced world of instant gratification, it is crucial to take the time to slow down, think, and puzzle things out on our own. By exercising our minds, just as we exercise our bodies, we become stronger individuals. Slowing down allows us to be more thoughtful, considerate, and well-informed in conversations rather than feeling the need to fill silence with uninformed opinions. Taking our time to contemplate and be curious leads to better judgments in our lives and helps us avoid the mistake of speaking without full understanding.

Contemplate and Engage in Deep Thinking

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"Acquire the contemplative way of seeing how all things change into one another, and constantly attend to it, and exercise yourself in this part of philosophy. For nothing is so well suited to produce magnanimity." - Marcus Aurelius

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