Practical Stoicism

The discussion emphasizes the importance of selective listening, guiding listeners to focus on thoughts that foster personal growth and virtues. It highlights the value of seeking counsel from those who exemplify integrity rather than mere opinion. Imperfection is accepted as part of the Stoic journey, encouraging continuous self-improvement. The host warns against heeding advice from hypocritical sources, advocating for a life aligned with nature and meaningful connections. Curate your thoughts wisely to enhance both your mind and character.

Exploring the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, the discussion dives into mortality and the inevitability of death. Famous deaths illustrate that no one escapes this fate. Life is likened to a journey with a defined end. Fear of nothingness is dismantled, suggesting oblivion can mean the end of suffering. The idea of an afterlife is presented as a familiar continuation, governed by nature. Ultimately, the talk emphasizes the importance of mental preparation to embrace our unavoidable end without fear.

Dive into the poetic side of Stoicism with insights from Marcus Aurelius on the beauty of nature’s inadvertence. Discover how noticing the mundane can deepen your connection to the world around you. Reflect on aging and decay as divine aspects of existence. The conversation contrasts Stoic straightforwardness with Buddhist poetry, revealing the richness of perception. A thought-provoking journey that highlights the beauty in life’s simple details!

Today we'll work through the first meditation of Book 3 from the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius where we'll be asked to consider what might become of our mission as Prokoptôns if we were to lose our mental faculties.--Purchase and Review my book on Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4B74CWL --The book I read these meditations from : https://amzn.to/3OoDSfH Visit the website for transcripts : https://stoicismpod.com Reach out to me with questions or thoughts : tanner@tannerhelps.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we'll work through the final meditation of Book 2 from the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius.--Get rid of ads and support our work : https://link.stoicismpod.com/membersHang out with us in our free listener community: https://link.stoicismpod.com/discordJoin our daily Stoic journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journalingJoin our Stoic mentoring community : https://link.stoicismpod.com/path --View a list of our sponsors : https://link.stoicismpod.com/sponsors--Visit our website : https://stoicismpod.comCheck out our reading list : https://stoicismpod.com/suggested-readingRead our articles : https://stoicismpod.com/category/articles--Online copy of Meditations (Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're working through Meditation 16 from Book 2 of The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius.--Get rid of ads and support our work : https://link.stoicismpod.com/membersHang out with us in our free listener community: https://link.stoicismpod.com/discordJoin our daily Stoic journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journalingJoin our Stoic mentoring community : https://link.stoicismpod.com/path --View a list of our sponsors : https://link.stoicismpod.com/sponsors--Visit our website : https://stoicismpod.comCheck out our reading list : https://stoicismpod.com/suggested-readingRead our articles : https://stoicismpod.com/category/articles--Online copy of Meditations (Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delve into the nuances of perception versus reality as the hosts discuss Meditation 15 from Marcus Aurelius. Explore how opinions shape our judgments and the Stoic approach to navigating untrue impressions. Real-life examples highlight the delicate balance between safety and sound judgment. This engaging conversation emphasizes the importance of discernment in our daily lives, encouraging listeners to challenge their assumptions and thoughts.

This week we're working through Meditation 14 from Book 2 of The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius.--Get rid of ads and support our work : https://link.stoicismpod.com/membersHang out with us in our free listener community: https://link.stoicismpod.com/discordJoin our daily Stoic journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journalingJoin our Stoic mentoring community : https://link.stoicismpod.com/path --View a list of our sponsors : https://link.stoicismpod.com/sponsors--Visit our website : https://stoicismpod.comCheck out our reading list : https://stoicismpod.com/suggested-readingRead our articles : https://stoicismpod.com/category/articles--Online copy of Meditations (Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're working through Meditation 13 from Book 2 of The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius.--Get rid of ads and support our work : https://link.stoicismpod.com/membersHang out with us in our free listener community: https://link.stoicismpod.com/discordJoin our daily Stoic journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journalingJoin our Stoic mentoring community : https://link.stoicismpod.com/path --View a list of our sponsors : https://link.stoicismpod.com/sponsors--Visit our website : https://stoicismpod.comCheck out our reading list : https://stoicismpod.com/suggested-readingRead our articles : https://stoicismpod.com/category/articles--Online copy of Meditations (Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're working through Meditation 12 from Book 2--Get rid of ads and support our work : https://link.stoicismpod.com/membersHang out with us in our free listener community: https://link.stoicismpod.com/discordJoin our daily Stoic journaling program : https://link.stoicismpod.com/journalingJoin our Stoic mentoring community : https://link.stoicismpod.com/path --View a list of our sponsors : https://link.stoicismpod.com/sponsors--Visit our website : https://stoicismpod.comCheck out our reading list : https://stoicismpod.com/suggested-readingRead our articles : https://stoicismpod.com/category/articles--Online copy of Meditations (Long) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-longOnline copy of Meditations (Casaubon) : https://link.stoicismpod.com/meditations-casaubonOnline copy of Seneca's Letters : https://link.stoicismpod.com/letters-- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices