The Daily Stoic These Legacies Are a Gift | Ask Daily Stoic
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Dec 25, 2025 Explore the intriguing parallels between Jesus and Seneca, uncovering their shared moral teachings. Reflect on the importance of choosing a meaningful legacy this holiday season. Dive into the nuances of managing anxiety through Stoic principles, and learn how compassion should guide our understanding of Stoicism. Engage in meaningful civic action while navigating personal relationships across differing views. Lastly, face your fears with intentional challenges and learn from past mistakes for a more fulfilling life.
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Parallel Moral Teachings
- Seneca and Jesus taught remarkably similar moral lessons across mercy, endurance, and humility.
- Their parallel lives show timeless ethical wisdom transcends culture and faith.
Sauna And Lake Plunge Before A Talk
- Ryan describes doing a sauna and lake plunge before an Xbox talk in Seattle.
- He used the cold-plunge experience as prep for a talk on resilience and cold exposure.
Treat Anxiety As Your Judgment
- Recognize that anxiety arises from your judgments, not external events.
- Choose to change your opinions and discard unhelpful anxious narratives.