250319 What I learned in my studies this morning 5
Today's Meditation(s):
Letters on Ethics by Seneca, LXXVI.34-35 (Graver)
Letters on Ethics by Seneca, LXXVI.34-35 (Graver)
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Premeditatio malorum: thinking about possible misfortune before it happens so as to inure my soul against the passions that naturally arise from such events.
Premeditatio malorum: thinking about possible misfortune before it happens so as to inure my soul against the passions that naturally arise from such events.
Misplacing my wallet.
Wrecking the car.
Losing my job.
The death of a loved one.
The more I anticipate these adversities, the more I accustom myself to the idea. I train my mind to remain calmer, more rational, more capable during stress and calamity.
The more I anticipate these adversities, the more I accustom myself to the idea. I train my mind to remain calmer, more rational, more capable during stress and calamity.
The better I do this, the more effective I will be when misfortune threatens my tranquility.
This doesn't mean I will be unaffected, I am no Sage, but it does mean that I will be more capable of helping during challenging times and less likely to bugger it all up.
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Please note that I am not saying I agree or disagree with what is posted above. It is merely a recording of what I read this morning.