Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied Brittany Polat on Deeper Connections (Episode 114)
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Jan 19, 2024 Brittany Polat joins Caleb to discuss Stoic compassion and cultivating deeper connections. Topics include becoming more compassionate, the abundance mindset, friendship, forgiving others and oneself, and the importance of practice and meditation. They explore various Stoic practices, such as perspective-taking exercises, gratitude, and self-accountability. The role of patience and meditation in making long-term improvements is highlighted, along with exercises for shifting perspective and incorporating physical techniques in Stoic practice.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Compassion and Understanding in Stoicism
02:16 • 20min
Appreciating the Good in Others
22:22 • 7min
Trust, Forgiveness, and Compassion in Stoicism
29:15 • 7min
Forgiveness and Compassion in Self-Relationship
36:28 • 6min
The Role of Patience and Meditation in Making Long-Term Improvements
42:03 • 2min
Exercises for Shifting Perspective and Incorporating Physical Techniques in Stoic Practice
44:27 • 2min