7 Days Of Stoic Strength: Part 2

Dive into Stoic teachings on desires, fears, and gratitude. Learn to discern true desires, cultivate gratitude, and find contentment. Explore practical exercises, including envisioning life without blessings and appreciating their network. This course offers timeless wisdom to help you navigate desires, leading to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Join us on this transformative journey towards mastering desires and embracing gratitude.

Lección 1: Embrace Your Fears: A Stoic Journey To Courage And Hope

Our minds often create false threats, twisting doubtful meanings and exaggerating personal grievances. Seneca reminds us that indulging in these fears makes life unbearable. Our amygdala, designed to detect threats, sometimes overreacts, leading us to perceive danger where none exists. By recognizing this bias, we can use sound judgment to evaluate our concerns and temper our fears with hope. Join us on a journey to embrace fear, harness its energy, and focus on positive outcomes. Learn how to shift from fear to excitement, embody Stoic virtues, and transform your life with actionable steps and practical exercises.
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Lección 2: Mastering The Future: Stoic Wisdom For Facing The Unknown

"Never let the future disturb you," says Marcus Aurelius. Easier said than done, as our brains constantly predict and worry about potential outcomes. In this episode, we'll break down this Stoic advice, exploring how to use reason to manage our anxieties. Understand the difference between fate and consequence, and learn practical steps to control what you can and let go of the rest. Through real-life examples and actionable challenges, discover how to transform worry into rational action and embrace life's uncertainties with confidence.

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Lección 3: Unleash Your Inner Power: Overcoming Anxiety With Stoic Wisdom

"It's time you realized that you have something in you more powerful and miraculous than the things that affect you and make you dance like a puppet." Yesterday, we explored not worrying about what’s out of our control. Today, we delve into stepping into our power, a key to handling future anxieties. Learn through personal stories and practical exercises how to build your confidence and agency. We'll discuss Stoic concepts of fate and choice, and how to transform fear into strength. Join us to unlock your potential and face life's challenges head-on with reason and courage.

Lección 4: The Dangers Of Hope

"It’s time you realized that you have something in you more powerful and miraculous than the things that affect you and make you dance like a puppet." This episode explores the dangers of relying too heavily on hope, as well as fear, for our happiness. Through Stoic philosophy, we delve into the concept of being present and finding contentment within ourselves. Join us to uncover practical insights and exercises to embrace the richness of the present and cultivate inner peace.

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Lección 5: The Detriment Of Desire

In this episode, we delve into the Stoic philosophy surrounding desire and values, examining case studies and stories that illustrate the detrimental effects of misplaced attachments. From Epictetus' cautionary tale about a stolen lamp to Stilbo's profound realization amidst loss, we uncover the wisdom of prioritizing internal virtues over external possessions. Join us in reflecting on your own values and desires to cultivate a more rational and fulfilling life. Share your four core values in the comments and embark on a journey of self-discovery and wisdom with us.

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Lección 6: Dealing With Desires

In this insightful episode, we delve into the Stoic perspective on desires, exploring how they can lead to both joy and misery depending on how we approach them. Through practical examples and Stoic wisdom, we uncover the importance of understanding the true nature of our desires, questioning their alignment with our values, and assessing whether they are within our control. Epictetus' guidance on dealing with desires serves as a compass, steering us toward a more intentional and satisfying existence. Join us in this journey of self-discovery and conscious living. Share your insights and experiences as you navigate your desires through the lens of Stoicism.

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Lección 7: Dealing With Desire: Part 2

Delve into Stoic wisdom on desires and gratitude. Learn how gratitude transforms desires for a fulfilling life. Explore practical tips, envision life without blessings, and appreciate their network. Practice gratitude today, shifting your perspective and finding contentment. Join us on this enlightening journey toward mastering desire with timeless Stoic wisdom.

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Reviews

We enjoyed stoic part 2, Very thought-provoking very good real life examples given Douglas is an excellent teacher

Love the personal examples that make all of this real. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and guiding us!

Another excellent course - thank you 🙏

Excellent. Thank you for the examples that explain the quotes we’ve all heard before. Often, I couldn’t quite grasp the message. These two courses have been enlightening Douglas. I will start Part III soon.

Profound material for becoming a better version of yourself

Absolutely wonderful reflections and guidance! Thank you so much, Doug!

I loved part 1 but part 2 was something I really need it. I loved the breakdown of the activities and how it was a good balance between sole deep thinking and some simple gratitude practices. The challenge helped me to tavke real life 'challenges' in real time which was awesome and Douglas was there literally replying to my comments in the daily action section..I can't wait for part 3. Thanks Douglas!

A dive into stoicism has been new for me…but also worthwhile. I love the intertwining with ideas from other thought leaders and traditions more familiar, but also found new twists and insights. Plus I always enjoy Doug’s take on things and adding his personal learnings makes it that much more real. Thank you!🙏🏼

This was great course. Thank you for sharing it. Namaste 🙏

I absolutely love this course the second part of it even more so than the first. I’m looking forward to the next part in the series and will start that tomorrow. Much appreciation for you and all that you’ve offered and continue to do so and for Insight Timer for having the platform for such wonderful courses. Have an amazing summer on purpose. !!!

Douglas you have reminded me how much I love the the stoics. Gotta find my copy of the discourses. I'll see you in part 3!

Douglas’ courses are beautifully delivered and filled with many gems of wisdom. My time listening to Doug in recorded or live sessions is always worthwhile.