The What Is Stoicism? Podcast The Discipline of Listening: How to Hear Wisely
Dec 24, 2025
Dive into the art of listening as a courageous and active practice. Discover how Zeno’s wisdom encourages us to listen more and talk less. Explore self-listening to understand your desires and build trust. Hear nature's lessons about interconnectedness and change. Learn to choose which voices to follow and approach inner disturbances with curiosity. The conversation highlights that true listening and assent require patience and discernment, ultimately leading to freedom and wisdom in our responses.
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Listening Shapes Perception And Life
- Listening shapes how we understand others, ourselves, and nature.
- The quality of listening determines the quality of our lives and connections.
Approach Inner Disturbances With Curiosity
- Do approach internal disturbances with curiosity rather than avoidance.
- Pay attention to anxiety as a signal that something is out of harmony and investigate its source.
Listen More, Talk Less
- Listen more and speak less to gain wisdom and fuller living.
- Use your proportion of ears to mouth as a practical reminder to prioritize listening.