Daily stoicism Day 2

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Every day, I will write about my personal learning journey with Stoicism. I'll share new techniques, thoughts, exercises, and insights from great philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca. Stick with me, friends! I’m committed to providing valuable content daily as I explore new ideas and share my experiences with you in a personal way, rather than relying on generated messages.

Day 2 Stoicism:

Accept Death - Memento Mori ("Remember you must die")

Death is inevitable, fearing it wastes time that could be spent living fully.

Marcus Aurelius - "You could leave life right now. let that determine what you do, say and think"

Seneca - "Let us prepare our mind as if we'd come to very end of life. let us postpone nothing"
 
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RoiBox said:
It would be sooooooo much easier if you posted this in your first thread or in a Journey thread so one could watch that instead of multiple threads.
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Okay, I will follow this in this thread. I was thinking about it, but I am not clear on how to proceed. I will start doing it from next time.
 
RoiBox said:
It would be sooooooo much easier if you posted this in your first thread or in a Journey thread so one could watch that instead of multiple threads.
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The way you recommend it's done, is easier. But not necessarily better.

In posting separate thread for small specific ideas , everyone can pitch and and it can become a place for that idea only. Instead of a huge thread where everything is mixed and mashed.

Combining this with a main thread where all the links to the smaller ideas collect is a great thing for this.

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Also I recommend the OP to use search function and see if there are already threads for the concepts you wanna discuss and perhaps revive those old thread and link to them because they often already contain lots of input from other users.
 
Bhavapriyan said:
Marcus Aurelius - "You could leave life right now. let that determine what you do, say and think"
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I would like to convey a similar quote from Master Marcus Aurelius.

"Consider thyself to be dead, and to have completed thy life up to the present time; and live according to nature the remainder which is allowed thee.
 
thewhitehorse said:
I would like to convey a similar quote from Master Marcus Aurelius.

"Consider thyself to be dead, and to have completed thy life up to the present time; and live according to nature the remainder which is allowed thee.
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How can I put that idea into practice? And what does it mean ''according to nature'' ?

Should I not have goals anymore? Because food , clothing, shelter is enough?

Should I steal my food? because that's what happens in nature. Lions steal the life of animals, cows steal the grass from the field

this is a serious question, I am not trying to diss you or your master Marcus

How do you put this idea into practice?
 
fielddigger said:
How can I put that idea into practice? And what does it mean ''according to nature'' ?

Should I not have goals anymore? Because food , clothing, shelter is enough?

Should I steal my food? because that's what happens in nature. Lions steal the life of animals, cows steal the grass from the field

this is a serious question, I am not trying to diss you or your master Marcus

How do you put this idea into practice?
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  • Understanding "According to Nature": You could explain that living according to nature means aligning your life with essential human values and nature's inherent order. It involves recognizing what is vital for life—such as virtue, wisdom, and community—rather than simply fulfilling every desire.
  • Goals and Aspirations: You might clarify that having goals is not contradictory to this philosophy. Instead, goals should be rooted in virtue and self-improvement rather than material accumulation or fleeting pleasures. Life goals can still reflect a commitment to living in accordance with nature, like personal growth, helping others, or pursuing knowledge.
  • Ethics in Nature: Regarding his question about stealing, you could point out that while animals act on instinct for survival, humans have moral responsibilities and societal frameworks. Living according to nature doesn’t justify unethical behavior; rather, it calls for mindful actions that respect others and contribute positively to society.
  • Personal Application: Share how you apply this idea in your life. For example, you might focus on gratitude for what you have, make conscious choices that align with your values, or prioritize experiences that enhance your well-being and relationships over material possession
 
thewhitehorse said:
  • Understanding "According to Nature": You could explain that living according to nature means aligning your life with essential human values and nature's inherent order. It involves recognizing what is vital for life—such as virtue, wisdom, and community—rather than simply fulfilling every desire.
  • Goals and Aspirations: You might clarify that having goals is not contradictory to this philosophy. Instead, goals should be rooted in virtue and self-improvement rather than material accumulation or fleeting pleasures. Life goals can still reflect a commitment to living in accordance with nature, like personal growth, helping others, or pursuing knowledge.
  • Ethics in Nature: Regarding his question about stealing, you could point out that while animals act on instinct for survival, humans have moral responsibilities and societal frameworks. Living according to nature doesn’t justify unethical behavior; rather, it calls for mindful actions that respect others and contribute positively to society.
  • Personal Application: Share how you apply this idea in your life. For example, you might focus on gratitude for what you have, make conscious choices that align with your values, or prioritize experiences that enhance your well-being and relationships over material possession
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''Personal Application: Share how you apply this idea in your life. For example, you might focus on gratitude for what you have, make conscious choices that align with your values, or prioritize experiences that enhance your well-being and relationships over material possession''

thanks for the chat gpt reply lmfao
 
fielddigger said:
How can I put that idea into practice? And what does it mean ''according to nature'' ?

Should I not have goals anymore? Because food , clothing, shelter is enough?

Should I steal my food? because that's what happens in nature. Lions steal the life of animals, cows steal the grass from the field

this is a serious question, I am not trying to diss you or your master Marcus

How do you put this idea into practice?
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Since my man above gave me a CHATGPT ANSWER - I'll find answer for myself

This is what I found so far

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Premeditation of death is premeditation of freedom. . . . He who has learned how to die has unlearned how to be a slave. Knowing how to die frees us from all subjection and constraint.

—Michel de Montaigne

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I also remembered an idea from Hagakure that was a variation of the concept of amor fati, but from a ''warrior'' point of view

I don't have time to look it up now because i am going to go jerk off for the next 10 hours. bye
 
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