Stoic Coffee Break
48 - Judgments
Feb 26, 2018
Discussion on the Stoic concept of judgments and the neutrality of circumstances. The host reflects on the growth of the podcast and introduces the Stoic Coffee House, a platform for individuals to learn and practice Stoic principles together.
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- Events and things in our lives are neutral; it is our judgments that determine whether they are positive or negative.
- Joining the Stoic Coffee House community provides support and resources for applying Stoic principles in daily life.
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The Neutrality of Circumstances
One of the main concepts in Stoicism is the idea that events and things that happen in our lives are not inherently good or bad, but rather neutral. It is the meaning and judgment that we attach to these circumstances that determines whether they are perceived as positive or negative. For example, breaking a leg and ending up in the hospital may initially be seen as a negative event. However, if one is able to find a job opportunity and further their career as a result of being in the hospital, they may view the event as a positive experience. This highlights the importance of our judgments and the power we have to choose how we perceive and react to various situations.
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