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Stoic Coffee Break
284 - Q & A - Daily life, God, Difficult People, and Politics
Jan 23, 2024
Discover misconceptions about Stoicism, importance of emotional awareness, finding Stoicism through reading and meditation. Discuss the concept of God, dealing with difficult people, and Marcus Aurelius' political views. Explore leadership based on historic principles and evaluating political candidates using Stoic virtues.
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- Stoicism is not about repressing emotions but about emotional awareness and managing them.
- Practicing stoicism daily through reading, meditation, and journaling enhances emotional awareness and application of stoic principles in daily life.
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Common mistakes in practicing stoicism
One common mistake in practicing stoicism is the misconception that it involves repressing emotions. Stoicism is actually about emotional awareness and managing emotions. It emphasizes being in touch with your emotions to gain better control over them and yourself. Recognizing that emotions are created by thoughts allows you to choose how they impact you and the actions you take.
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