The Daily Stoic

You Really Can’t Hear This Enough | Practice Silence

Oct 2, 2023

Dive into the profound realm of silence and its importance in our chaotic lives. Explore how the Stoic idea of Memento Mori urges us to cherish our limited time and prioritize what truly matters. Reflect on the irony of guarding our possessions while easily wasting precious moments. Discover the transformational power of intentional communication and the art of listening, inspired by historical philosophies. Finally, learn how embracing the discipline of silence can lead to deeper understanding and thoughtful expression.

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Recognizing the fleeting nature of time and living in the present is essential for making the most of each moment.

Practicing silence can lead to greater self-reflection, listening to others, and avoiding regretful or ill-informed statements.

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Zeno's Quotes on Speaking Less and Listening More

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Intro

2min

Valuing Time: The Stoic Reminder of Mortality

4min

The Power and Necessity of Silence in a Noisy World

4min

Embracing the Discipline of Silence

3min

One of the most highlighted passages in the digital version of The Daily Stoic is the December 9th quote from Seneca:

“Were all the geniuses of history to focus on this single theme, they could never fully express their bafflement at the darkness of the human mind. No person would give up even an inch of their estate, and the slightest dispute with a neighbor can mean hell to pay; yet we easily let others encroach on our lives—worse, we often pave the way for those who will take it over. No person hands out their money to passersby, but to how many do each of us hand out our lives! We’re tight-fisted with property and money, yet think too little of wasting time, the one thing about which we should all be the toughest misers.”

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And with today's meditation on the day's Daily Journal excerpt, Ryan reminds us that it takes courage saying less and to be bold in your silence. That’s why we created our own additions to the rich history of memento mori, including: The memento mori medallion , memento mori signet ring And the memento mori pendant, All these were created to remind us that we must live NOW, while there is still time.

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