The Daily Stoic This Is The Dead’s Day | Accepting What Is
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Nov 1, 2024 Exploring the concept of Memento Mori, the discussion emphasizes the importance of accepting mortality to live more fully. The joy of remembering loved ones during Dia de los Muertos is highlighted, encouraging listeners to celebrate life in the face of death. Gratitude emerges as a key theme, with insights on self-care and resilience in navigating life's challenges. Listeners are inspired to embrace each moment and cultivate a deeper understanding of existence through Stoic wisdom.
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Dia de los Muertos & Montaigne's Anecdote
- Mexicans celebrate Dia de los Muertos, remembering deceased loved ones.
- Montaigne described a drinking game involving a corpse painting, reminding people of their mortality.
Confronting Mortality
- Confront the reality of death through rituals and reflection.
- Process, grieve, and accept death to live with more clarity.
Accepting What Is
- Accept things as they happen, not as you wish them to be.
- Cultivate gratitude for what occurs to live a good life.
