Mindfully Stoic

"All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking."- Friedrich NietzscheIf you gained any value from this episode, please consider liking and subscribing the YouTube channel, Mindfully Stoic.Mindfully Stoic T-shirts, mugs, and more athttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MindfullyStoic?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1095926667#guidedmeditation #wisdom #mindfulness #stoicism #mentalhealth #selfcare #walking #innerpeace #buddhism #philosophy #calm #relaxing

In this video, we explore the myth of Daedalus and Icarus and the Stoic principles that can be derived from their story. As Daedalus and his son Icarus fly too close to the sun, the consequences of their actions serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hubris and the importance of temperance. Drawing from Stoic philosophy, we reflect on the ideas of self-control, acceptance, and navigating life's challenges with wisdom and courage. Join us as we delve into the lessons of this timeless myth and discover how they can help us live a good life.Mindfully Stoic T-shirts, Mugs, and More:https://www.etsy.com/shop/MindfullyStoic?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1095926667

In this episode, I talk with my good friend Will about his views, background, and struggles he has had in life. We discuss the Pathways to Meaning journal that he will be starting. Once he is completed, we will have him back on the podcast to discuss his experience.

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Have you ever heard of Kintsugi? It's a Japanese art form that involves repairing broken pottery with gold or silver lacquer. The philosophy behind Kintsugi is that the broken pieces are not something to be hidden or discarded, but rather to be celebrated and honored. The mended pottery becomes even more beautiful and valuable, with the cracks and imperfections becoming part of its story. This philosophy can be applied to our own lives as well. Often, we strive for perfection and feel shame or embarrassment when we fall short. However, if we can embrace our imperfections and see them as part of our story, we can find beauty and value in our brokenness. Kintsugi teaches us that our imperfections don't diminish our worth; they are part of what makes us unique and valuable. So, let's embrace our imperfections and celebrate our broken pieces, for they are what make us truly beautiful.If you gained any value from this video, please consider liking and subscribing. #embracingimperfection #overcomingperfectionism #mindfulacceptance #findingbeautyinbrokenness #kintsugimindset #selfcompassion #selflove #mindfulnessmeditation #meditationjourney #imperfectlyperfect #stoicism #philosophy #mindfulness #meditation #imperfections #relaxing #calming #bodyscan #pottery

In this guided meditation, we'll be taking a journey through the body while also exploring the vast expanse of space. Join us in this body scan meditation to relax and fall asleep with ease.If you gained any value from this video, please consider liking and subscribing. #GuidedMeditation #BodyScan #SleepMeditation #RelaxationMeditation #SpaceMeditation #FallingAsleep #MeditationForSleep #DeepSleep #BodyRelaxation #MeditationJourney #SleepBetter #MeditationVisualization #StressRelief #GuidedMeditationSleep #MeditationSpace #MeditationHealing #MeditationMusic #SleepBetterTonight #RelaxationTechniques #MeditationBenefits #MeditationGuided #MeditationASMR #MeditationForBeginners #MeditationExperience #MeditationJourney

While it is a natural part of life, death is often feared and seen as a negative thing. However, death is a double-edged sword that can bring both pain and growth, endings and new beginnings. In this video, we'll explore some reasons that can help us shift our perspective on death and see it as a transformative and powerful force in our lives. If you gained any value from this video, please consider liking and subscribing. #death #philosophy #stoicism #philosophy #gratitude #mindfulness #senecaquotes #wisdom #motivation #fear #mortal #calm #relaxing

Remember, as the Stoics believed, wisdom is not a destination, but a lifelong journey, and we can all take steps each day to cultivate this important virtue and live a more fulfilling life.If you gained any value from this video, please consider liking and subscribing. #stoicism #meditation #philosophy #mindfulness #buddhism #quotes #motivation #mentalhealth #relaxing #calm #wisdom

Today's meditation is about the stoic virtue of justice and how it can inform us in our relationships and communities. Many people, past and present, perceive the stoics as being emotionless and lacking empathy for others. But it becomes apparent after reading the Stoic texts that the philosophy is rooted in compassion, empathy, and love for others for the greater good. Inspiration came from this article: https://classicalwisdom.com/philosophy/stoicism/marcus-aurelius-and-the-sophists-on-justice/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ambient-boy/firefliesLicense code: STCKKW7SKJUQ1C4J#meditation #greekmythology #greekphilosophy #mindfulness #community #stoicism #justice #virtues

Marcus Aurelius said, “The act of dying is one of the acts of life.” Today's topic deals with death, more specifically that we all experience different types of death in our lives. Of course, we have death of the physical body, but also the death of the self within the human experience. Throughout our lives we have experienced the death of our ideas, memories, friendships, and identity many times. The Stoics taught us ways in which death should be viewed in order to live a good life. Music Attribution:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ambient-boy/mind...License code: 7KSH50HQCS4LSMEW#mindfulness #death #mementomori #philosophy#buddhism#stoicism#meditation#marcusaurelius #relaxing#socialmedia #addiction #senecaquotes #epictetus

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic. A channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. Today's guided meditation is on the Buddhist concept of the non-toothache as described by Thich Nhat Hanh. The idea of non-toothache is to create a sense of mindfulness so that we can be both grateful and happy. If we are unable to be aware of our happiness, then we are unable to be happy. Awareness of what is going well in our lives can help get us out of the loop of negative thinking. Now let's begin.Music Attribution:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ambient-boy/mind...License code: 7KSH50HQCS4LSMEW#meditation #buddhism #gratitude #stoicism #mandala

What can an ancient philosophy teach us on modern issues like social media? While social media did not exist in the times of the stoics, the stoics provided wisdom on related subjects such as praise, idleness, and where to focus our attention. Our attention is one of the most valuable commodities.Link to Study: https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/danielgilbert/files/a-wandering-mind-is-an-unhapy-mind-killingsworthe-ma-science-2010.pdfMusic Attribution:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ambient-boy/mindfulness-journeyLicense code: 7KSH50HQCS4LSMEW#mindfulness#philosophy#buddhism#stoicism#meditation#MindfullyStoic#marcusaurelius #relaxing#socialmedia #addiction #senecaquotes

Today's session will strictly be on breath work, specifically a method called box breathing. This method is really easy to remember and easy to use throughout your day when you need to calm your body and mind. Box breathing is when you inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, and repeat. If you have difficulty with 4 seconds, you can modify it to 2 or 3 seconds per step. Let's begin.The following music was used for this media project:Music: Wind Of The Rainforest Preview by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5729-wind-of-the-rainforest-previewLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.com#buddhism #meditation #guidedmeditation #mindfulness #mindset #anxiety #stressrelief #stress #relaxing #calm #stoicism #boxbreathing #5minutemeditation #5minute

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic, a channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.Today's guided meditation is on the Stoic cardinal virtue of Courage. Stoic Courage can be defined by one's ability to live one's principles and values despite opposition. It is the opposite of cowardice, or the running away from one's fears and problems. For the stoic sage, vice is the only thing that should be feared because it is within our power to avoid. We might experience impressions or impulses of fear when our automatic, habitual responses take over momentarily. However, we can decide if we need to give assent to these impressions and act accordingly with courage. Now let's begin.If you gain any value from these videos, consider liking and subscribing.Music Attribution:Peace of Mind by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4199-peace-of-mindLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/#mindfulness#philosophy#buddhism#stoicism#meditation#MindfullyStoic#marcusaurelius #courage #relaxing

Hello everyone and Welcome Back to Mindfully Stoic Channel. Our channel is dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.Interest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown exponentially in recent years. For millions around the world, mindfulness has become a life-style choice, enhancing and enriching everyday experience.This guided meditation is on the idea of non-attachment taught in various religions and philosophies such as Buddhism, Taoism, and Stoicism. Non-attachment can be described as the overcoming of emotional clinging to ideas, identities, externals, and things outside of our control. By not attaching ourselves to these things we can experience less suffering and more empathy for others. Prior to discussing non-attachment, I will quote Alan Watts to help ground ourselves in the present moment.Thanks for watching!✨

Alcohol. Some use it to wind down after a long week, some use it to connect better with others on a social level, and others do it to drown their troubles. Whatever your reason is for drinking or abstaining, I will be discussing what the stoics taught, what modern science teaches, and my personal thoughts on the matter.Links: https://www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/impaired_driving/impaired-drv_factsheet.html#:~:text=How%20big%20is%20the%20problem%3F%201%20In%202016%2C,%2817%25%29%20involved%20an%20alcohol-impaired%20driver.%201%20More%20itemshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long-term_effects_of_alcohol#:~:text=not%20present%20%20%20Alcohol-related%20crimes%20%20,cancer%20Cortiso%20...%20%203%20more%20rows%20Huberman Lab on Alcohol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkS1pkKpILYMusic Attribution:Music: Paper Flakes by Rafael KruxFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5695-paper-flakesLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://www.orchestralis.net/

#amorfati #stoicmeditation #radicalacceptance Hello everyone and Welcome Back to Mindfully Stoic Channel. Our channel is dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.Interest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown exponentially in recent years. For millions around the world, mindfulness has become a life-style choice, enhancing and enriching everyday experience.What is the meaning of the Stoic practice of Amor Fati? Stoicism is an excellent framework for modern life, the ideas are simple on the surface, but the value can be profound. Amor Fati is the practice of accepting and embracing everything that has happened, is happening, and is yet to happen. It is understanding that the nature of the universe is change, and that without change we would not exist, our relationships would not exist, we wouldn't laugh, cry, love, create, or grow. We would not experience any of this.This guided meditation on Amor Fati (the love of one's fate) draws upon the wisdom of Nietzche, Epictetus, Albert Camus, Marcus Aurelius, and Gandalf.Thanks for watching!✨

Today's guided meditation is about challenging our negative thoughts. A lot of the time when we are anxious, we have difficulty getting out of our head. The chatter that arises can be overwhelming and decrease our overall well-being. We will learn some questions that we can ask ourselves during times of stress and anxiety to alleviate these feelings and have a clear view of our situation.Music Attribution:Garden Music by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3796-garden-musicLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.com

By applying principles and practices of Stoicism and Buddhism, I was able to deal with the difficult emotions, stress, and anxiety that came with a Mormon Faith Crisis. I hope this video helps anyone going through a similar experience. Thanks for watching. Music Attribution:Music: Emotional by Rafael KruxFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5481-emotionalLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://www.orchestralis.net/

Hello everyone and Welcome Back to Mindfully Stoic Channel. Our channel is dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.Interest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown exponentially in recent years. For millions around the world, mindfulness has become a life-style choice, enhancing and enriching everyday experience.Today's guided meditation is about ego and how we can eliminate it. Ego is difficult to define but can be summarized by our false sense of self that seeks for approval, engages in self-deception, and places blame on others for one's own mistakes. It is the part of us that is overly concerned with portraying ourselves in a way to others that may not be entirely true. Having an over inflated ego can damage relationships and prevent one from realizing their true potential.Thanks for watching!✨

Today's guided meditation is about how pain and what we perceive as negative feelings are a necessity in life. Viewing these feelings in this way can help us shift our thinking and allow us to more fully accept them when they come. We can see the important and crucial role that pain plays when it comes to experiencing joy.Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfully.stoic/Music Attribution:Dewdrop Fantasy by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3645-dewdrop-fantasyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hello everyone and Welcome Back to Mindfully Stoic Channel. Our channel is dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.Interest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown exponentially in recent years. For millions around the world, mindfulness has become a life-style choice, enhancing and enriching everyday experience.Today's guided meditation is about the story of the Stoic Archer as described by Antipater and Cicero which is a way to conceptualize the Dichotomy of Control. This story illustrates the importance of producing quality actions and to not concern ourselves with the outcome of those actions. Now, let's begin.Thanks for watching!✨

Today's meditation is all about the Stoic idea of eudaimonia. Eudaimonia for the stoics was the state of happiness, flourishing, and equanimity. It is believed that by embodying the four virtues and correctly applying reason that one could achieve this state. I will also be giving my own interpretation of Eudaimonia by explaining the meaning behind my design found in this videoFollow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfully.stoic/Music Attribution:Music: Garden Music by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3796-garden-musicLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.com

Hello everyone and Welcome Back to Mindfully Stoic Channel. Our channel is dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.Interest in meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation has grown exponentially in recent years. For millions around the world, mindfulness has become a life-style choice, enhancing and enriching everyday experience.In this meditation, I will be discussing Buddhist and stoic concepts on how to overcome adversity. The Stoics teach us that people who thrive in the face of hardship don't do so through happy thoughts. Instead, they shift their perspective to see things more objectively; focus on what they can control to make the bad situation better.Thanks for watching!#mindfulness#philosophy#buddhism#stoicism#meditation#MindfullyStoic

This 10-minute guided meditation talks about stressful situations and how to alleviate some stress with a simple question: What happens next? Thanks for listening to mindfully stoic. Music Attribution: Drone in D by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3680-drone-in-dLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic; a channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. Today's guided meditation deals with time and how it is the most valuable possession we possess. Our ability to perceive time in the future tense is both a blessing and a curse. We are a living contradiction in that we know that we will die, yet we live as if we have unlimited days. We would do well to do all in our power to live the lives we want to lead with the time given to us. T-shirts & Mugs: ReanJeanClothing - EtsyMusic Attribution:Organic Meditations Three by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic; a channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. Today's guided meditation will be on indifference regarding the thoughts of others. As human beings and social creatures, we often orient our lives so we can get praise and avoid criticism of those within our social circle. The Stoics taught that we should focus on the opinion we have of ourselves instead of attempting to seek others for validation and approval. P.S. If it sounds like there are two different people talking during this video, it is because I was under the weather for part of the recording. Apologies if it is distracting. T-shirts & Mugs: ReanJeanClothing - EtsyMusic Attribution:Dewdrop Fantasy by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3645-dewdrop-fantasyLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic; a channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. Today's meditation will be on the idea of taking action despite the obstacles and impediments that hinder our goals in life.T-shirts & Mugs: ReanJeanClothing - EtsyMusic Attribution:Dewdrop Fantasy by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3645-dewdrop-fantasyLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic; a channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. In today's session, we will be discussing what the stoics meant when they said that we should live in accordance with nature.T-shirts & Mugs: ReanJeanClothing - EtsyMusic Attribution:Ambient by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3359-ambimentLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic; a channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. For today's guided meditation, we will be discussing the topic of anger and advice on how to deal with this emotion. Anger can cause lasting negative consequences if we are not careful and learn to manage it. Within the Stoic framework, anger usually arises due to our skewed value judgements. As stoics, we need to practice the discipline of assent, or stoic mindfulness, to evaluate if our opinions and judgments are in accordance with reason and sound logic. T-shirts & Mugs: ReanJeanClothing - EtsyMusic Attribution:River Flute by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic.; a channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. Today' session is focused on the subject of grief and what the Stoics believed the remedies to be. Grief is something that we all will encounter and is very much a part of being a human being. Even those with the strongest of hearts and toughest mental fortitude will succumb and experience profound grief. It is my hope that something said today might lift your burden of grief and help you along your journey.T-shirts & Mugs: ReanJeanClothing - EtsyMusic Attribution:Almost in F by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic: a channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.Eudaimonia Phone Wallpaper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c6-j...Eudaimonia Computer Wallpaper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rfWM...Symbolism of Eudaimonia: https://www.reddit.com/r/Stoicism/com...T-shirts & Mugs: ReanJeanClothing - EtsyMusic Attribution (modified for time):Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic; a channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This guided meditation concerns the Stoic virtue of temperance, also known as moderation. As you may recall, the Stoics had 4 cardinal virtues by which they lived. These virtues are Courage, Temperance, Wisdom, and Justice. Today we will focus on temperance which is the avoidance of excess and extremes and how that relates to our day and age. Temperance isn't meant to be less pleasure but the way to bring about lasting pleasure. This idea is related to Aristotle's Golden Mean of virtue, or the Middle Way as described by the Buddha. Now let's begin.Thanks for listening to mindfully stoic. If you feel like you have benefited from this meditation or others, please like, subscribe, or share. I truly appreciate your support.T-shirts & Mugs: ReanJeanClothing - EtsyMusic Attribution (Modified for Time): Almost in F by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic; a channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.Before I get started with this guided meditation, I would like to say thank you for your support. I haven't been able to upload as frequently as I would like to because of some recent changes, but I should have more time to work on providing content for this channel. If you have suggestions for future guided meditations, topics that you would like me to cover, or would like to share how mindfulness and/or stoicism has improved your life, let me know in the comments below. This guided meditation is called Purpose & Progress because it reflects on the Stoic approach to purpose and duty to humanity. As we understand our nature as human beings and what attributes separate us from other living things, we begin to more fully comprehend our purpose and what constitutes progress. Now let's begin T-shirts & Mugs: ReanJeanClothing - EtsyMusic Attribution:Music for Manatees by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic; a channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.This week's meditation is on the Discipline of Assent, which is one of three disciplines within Stoic Philosophy (the other two being discipline of action and discipline of desire). The Discipline of Assent involves monitoring the conscious and subconscious value-judgments that we place on external events and acting in accordance with reason and nature. In other words, we give ourselves time to analyze these implicit value-judgments that we create and decide if we assent or agree with them. This Discipline is designed to prevent us from acting irrationally and it allows us to make correct judgments concerning the nature or reality of the world. T-shirts & Mugs: ReanJeanClothing - EtsyMusic:Organic Meditations Three by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Modified for Duration

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic; a channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.The topic this week is on gratitude. A daily practice of gratitude has the power to shift our perspective during times of trial. Gratitude can help us to become more grounded in the here and now and to recognize the good that is happening in our lives. Having gratitude will help us realize what is important in life, and in turn, give us a clearer direction on how to act more virtuously in life. Let's begin with today's guided meditation.T-shirts & Mugs: ReanJeanClothing - EtsyMusic Attribution:Almost in F by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Modified Duration

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic: A channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.Sorry about the editing and audio quality of this video. I had some technological problems when working on this upload.Stoicism Cheat Sheet link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=14Rg... This week's topic is on the Discipline of Action, also known as Stoic Philanthropy. This discipline is concerned with ethics and our commitment to virtue for the benefit of humankind. It is proactively living a virtuous life and helping in whatever capacity we can toward the common good of all. Even though our actions may be futile when striving for human flourishing, we must remember the Discipline of Desire and accept the outcome; whatever it may be. Let us take this time to extend our love and care to not only ourselves, but to all of the life around us. Let's begin. T-shirts & Mugs: ReanJeanClothing - EtsyMusic Attribution:Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...(Modified for Time)

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic; a channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This week's topic is based on the Stoic idea of Praemediatio Malorum or Negative Visualization. This mindfulness exercise is designed to help you deal with the ups and downs of life. With this stoic practice, you can become more resilient for when those trials and tribulations come knocking on your door, and at the same time, you can become more grateful for your current circumstances. This exercise will help you become more mentally prepared for the obstacles of life and take away the element of surprise for when unfavorable things happen. By doing this, we can be better equipped to make skillful decisions and live a more virtuous, fulfilled life. Now, let's begin.T-shirts & Mugs: ReanJeanClothing - EtsyMusic: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...(Modified for time)

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic; a channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of StoicismToday's topic is a mental exercise called the View from Above. This exercise can help us realize the impermanent and interdependent nature of life. It can allow us to realize how connected we are to the universe as a whole. It can give us a sense of awe, wonder, and humility by contemplating the grandeur of the cosmos.One way to incorporate this in your daily life is to practice being an outside observer throughout the day to break out of habitual reactivity. For example, if you feel yourself getting angry, or if you're wasting time watching too much tv then you can take a moment and “observe” yourself to reflect on if you are acting virtuously or not. Thanks for listening to Mindfully Stoic.T-shirts & Mugs: ReanJeanClothing - EtsyMusic Attribution:Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4273-relaxing-piano-musicLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic; a channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.The Dichotomy of Control is one aspect of Stoicism which is easy to grasp but at times difficult to put into practice. This point of this concept is to remind us of the things that lie within our power and of the things that are not. Understanding this concept can help us move forward and take the appropriate action in our lives instead of devoting so much energy on things that are outside our control.T-shirts & Mugs: ReanJeanClothing - EtsyMusic Attribution:Organic Meditations Three by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4178-organic-meditations-threeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Memento Mori, a phrase which means “Remember you must die.” On the surface, it appears to be a pessimistic concept. But on a deeper level, it can create profound meaning and allow yourself to prioritize what is important in your life. Ironically, by focusing on our own mortality we can begin to live life to its fullest potential. Before we begin with our guided visualization of Memento Mori, let's start to anchor ourselves with our breath, our sensation, and our current environment. Find a comfortable position and, if possible, a quiet place to begin. T-Shirts & Mugs: ReanJeanClothing - EtsyMusic:Dewdrop Fantasy by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Modified Duration

Welcome to Mindfully Stoic: a channel dedicated to increasing mindfulness through the lens of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism.