Stoic Meditations

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304. Pay attention to the past in order to tackle the future Feb 18, 2019

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Seneca reminds us that -- although we live in the here and now -- we profit from reflecting on our mistakes, so long as we do not indulge emotionally on them. Regret is not a Stoic value. Learning is.

303. Life is more like wrestling than dancing Feb 15, 2019

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We take a look at one of the most famous metaphors in Stoicism, the notion put forth by Marcus Aurelius that life is a bit like wrestling: we need to be prepared and alert, because the next move may be unexpected.

302. Too much logic is not good for your health Feb 14, 2019

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Seneca reminds us that logic is crucial in order to figure out how to live a good life. But logic chopping is actually deleterious to it.

301. Not all indifferents are created equal Feb 13, 2019

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Seneca reminds us that there is a difference among the so-called indifferents. Life, health, and education, for instance, are a bit more highly ranked than your favorite gelato flavor.

300. The difference between Stoicism and stoicism Feb 12, 2019

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In our 300th episode we look at how Seneca very clearly separates Stoicism (the philosophy) from stoicism (the attitude of going through life with a stiff upper lip).

299. Be magnanimous toward others Feb 11, 2019

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Seneca reminds us that we should interpret other people's actions and words in a generous manner, instead of conjuring the worst possible scenario. It is, after all, the way we would like to be treated.

298. Do you still need somebody to wipe your nose? Feb 08, 2019

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Epictetus, with his sarcastic sense of humor, reminds a student that he doesn't need to pray to deal with a bad situation. He already has all the tools he needs: courage, fortitude, and endurance.

297. Virtue is its own reward Feb 07, 2019

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If the Pope or the Dalai Lama say that being good is its own reward, usually people take it at face value. But if a Stoic says it, they demand logical proof. Let's discuss this.

296. How much are you worth? Feb 06, 2019

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Seneca gets to the bottom line of Stoic philosophy: If you wish to set a value on yourself, put away your money, your estates, your honors, and look into your own character.

295. Get rid of fear of death and poverty Feb 05, 2019

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Seneca agrees with Epicurus: fear of death and poverty is crippling, and we need to work toward overcoming it.

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