Stoic Coffee Break 333 - Do Better, Be Better: Maintaining Stoic Virtue in Times of Turmoil
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Feb 27, 2025 In a world rife with political division, maintaining Stoic principles is crucial. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on how anger and resentment affect both personal well-being and society. Embracing virtues like wisdom and justice during turbulent times can foster meaningful dialogue. Cultivating compassion and self-control in political discussions serves as a pathway to healing rather than division. The insights inspire a return to core values, promoting kindness and collaboration in the face of turmoil.
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Focus on Virtue
- In political arguments, focus on embodying Stoic virtues like wisdom and justice.
- Don't get caught up in trying to make the other side lose.
Cost of Tribalism
- Tribalism in politics hinders clear thinking and creates unnecessary divisions.
- It harms society by turning citizens against each other.
Cosmopolitanism
- Stoicism promotes cosmopolitanism, viewing everyone as part of a global family.
- Prioritize common humanity over political differences.
