The Daily Stoic Where Has The Time Gone? | 8 Stoic Strategies To Get Your Life In Order TODAY
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Mar 14, 2025 This discussion highlights how the pandemic has reshaped our views on time and priorities, prompting a call for meaningful commitments through a Spring Forward Challenge. It delves into the Stoic philosophy of decluttering both life and mind for freedom and resilience. Listeners are encouraged to confront addictive habits, embrace responsibility, and the power of forgiveness. The importance of setting boundaries and reconnecting with nature is emphasized, promoting a simpler, more intentional lifestyle while renewing personal resolutions through Stoic practices.
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Time and Inessentials
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted how much time we spend on inessential activities.
- Now, we've reverted to overfilling our schedules, often with things we don't enjoy.
Spring Cleaning Your Life
- Regularly evaluate commitments, keeping those that truly serve you and your family.
- Discard unnecessary obligations like accumulated dust, embracing fresh starts.
Epictetus' Lamp
- Epictetus, after having his prized iron lamp stolen, chose to replace it with a cheaper one.
- He realized the vulnerability of attachment and the peace in owning less.