Exploring the fear of death and the Stoic perspective on prioritizing what is important in life. Reflections on starting the podcast and creating a Stoic community for personal growth.
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Death should not be feared because either we will feel nothing and won't experience any pain or we will have a different way of sensing things, becoming something different than what we are now.
By acknowledging the possibility of leaving life at any moment, we can filter out unimportant things and appreciate what we have.
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The Stoics' Perspective on Death
The podcast discusses the Stoics' perspective on death and the fear associated with it. The Stoics believe that death should not be feared because either we will feel nothing and won't experience any pain or we will have a different way of sensing things, becoming something different than what we are now. The Stoics emphasize the importance of letting go of things we can't control, such as death, and focusing on living a good life and being the best version of ourselves. By acknowledging the possibility of leaving life at any moment, we can filter out unimportant things and appreciate what we have.
Introduction to the Stoic Coffee House
In this episode, the host introduces the Stoic Coffee House, a community built around helping individuals apply Stoic principles in their daily lives. By joining the Stoic Coffee House, individuals can connect with others who are working to apply Stoic principles, participate in Stoic challenge courses, and gain access to additional content such as meditations, discussions, book club, and bonus episodes. The host emphasizes that Stoicism has been a game changer for them in becoming the person they want to be, and invites listeners to join the community to work together on personal growth.
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Exploring the Fear and Notion of Death from a Stoic Perspective
“He who fears death fears either the loss of sensation or a different kind of sensation. But if you shall have no sensation, neither will you feel any harm; and if you will acquire another kind of sensation, you will be a different kind of living being and you will not cease to live.” - Marcus Aurelius