The Stoic Handbook with Jon Brooks

Send us a textThe first chapter of Epictetus’ handbook deals with what’s called “The Dichotomy of Control.” In this meditation, I guide you through a mental training exercise that will help you practice integrating this Stoic principle. The benefits of this training cannot be understated. Although simple, Epictetus says that by using The Dichotomy of Control in your life, you can expect the following benefits:You will feel liberated and free.You will not have any hatred or resentment in your heart.Every single thing you do will be chosen by you.Nobody will have the power to hurt you.Use this meditation and re-read my breakdown on the first chapter of Epictetus’ handbook here. Try as best you can to make this way of seeing the world an automatic habit.🔥 🧰  Free SPQR Stoic Reset Kit — 5-min audio + 1-page protocol to stop anxiety spirals fast. → stoichandbook.co/toolkit

Send us a textDeath is an inevitable, natural event that is neither intrinsically good nor bad. But many of us carry around a judgment about this event that causes us great anxiety.If you can train your mind to become accepting of death, you can live life with more urgency, focus only on what is essential, and all other “smaller” anxieties will fall away opening up space for joy, compassion, and awareness. As Sam Harris said: “Consider it: every person you have ever met, every person will suffer the loss of his friends and family. All are going to lose everything they love in this world. Why would one want to be anything but kind to them in the meantime?”The key is to truly grasp the implications of this statement on an emotional level. Practice this contemplation regularly—for as long as there is strong death anxiety, there is work to be done.🔥 🧰  Free SPQR Stoic Reset Kit — 5-min audio + 1-page protocol to stop anxiety spirals fast. → stoichandbook.co/toolkit