Commune with Jeff Krasno Stoicism Part Two: Remembering Death, Embracing Life
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Oct 14, 2025 Dive into enlightening Stoic practices that enhance your appreciation of the present. Discover the concept of present moment nostalgia that encourages savoring today as the 'good old days.' Learn about the discipline of will, focusing on what you can control amid chaos. Explore the ancient memento mori practice, which reminds us of our mortality to inspire urgency and meaning in our lives. Jeff guides you through reflections and thought experiments that reframe priorities for a more intentional existence.
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Practice Present-Moment Nostalgia
- Stop once a day and declare, "these are the good old days."
- This practice trains you to appreciate present moments and punctuate life with gratitude.
Remembered Life Happens Now
- Your remembered life (stories) exists inside your experienced life because all memories are re-experienced now.
- Noticing this collapses the distinction between past and present and reduces projection-driven anxiety.
Focus Only On What You Control
- Focus your will on actions within your circle of control and ignore what you cannot change.
- When provoked, change your response instead of wasting energy blaming others or the past.
