Ep. 268: Stoicism and the Deep Life
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
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Anxiety: Separating Physical Sensations and Interpretation
In book number nine, passage 13, the author discusses the concept of anxiety and its connection to perception. They mention that modern evidence-based treatment for anxiety, such as acceptance commitment therapy, traces its roots back to this ancient understanding. The author highlights the importance of separating the physical sensations of anxiety from the mind's interpretation of it. They conclude by sharing their personal experience with anxiety.
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