Stoic Coffee Break
37 - Tragedy? You Decide!
Feb 14, 2018
They discuss the stoic perspective on labeling events as tragedies and the importance of choosing how to view events in life. They also introduce the Stoic Coffee House community, where listeners can join and engage in various activities to live a more stoic life.
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Quick takeaways
- Tragedies are events that we label as tragic, but they are subjective and can be overcome with a change in perspective.
- The Stoic Coffee House community offers resources and support for individuals applying stoic principles in their daily lives.
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The Power of Perspective
Epictetus reminds us that tragedies are simply events in life that we choose to label as tragedies. Nothing is inherently good or bad until we decide to view it that way. For example, if someone gets hit by a car and ends up walking with a limp for the rest of their life, they can choose to see it as a tragic event and become a victim, or they can accept it as something that happened and work within the bounds they have. By taking control of their life and focusing on ways to decrease suffering, they can find happiness despite the challenges.
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