#346 - The Stoic Art of Self-Reflection

In both Stoicism and Buddhism, there's a strong emphasis on being fully present. The idea of living in the moment is often associated with Buddhist teachings, but the Stoics share this perspective, though framed through their unique lens. For them, the moment you are in right now is the only thing that truly exists. The past? It’s unchangeable; the ink is already dry. The future? Unwritten and unknowable, no matter how much energy we spend dreaming or worrying about it. The Stoics encourage ...