The Stoic Responder
The Stoic Responder
Master or Slave?
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Master or Slave?

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“Any person capable of angering you becomes your master; he can anger you only when you permit yourself to be disturbed by him. “ – Epictetus

In This Episode, We Get Stoic About:

We have sovereignty over a few things in this life - our choices, our attitude, our actions and our reactions. But we are quick to give away that sovereignty the moment our fragile ego is threatened by a perceived slight or insult. In those moments, when we let the anger rise and boil over, we surrender our agency and empower our tormentor. That is a choice. But it doesn’t have to be that way.  

We talk about personal sovereignty on today’s podcast!

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Takeaways:

  • We have sovereignty over our choices, attitude, actions, and reactions.

  • Allowing others to control our emotional responses is a choice we make.

  • We can choose to respond with empathy instead of anger.

  • Interpersonal conflicts often arise from miscommunication.

  • Transcending emotional reactions empowers us to take control of our lives.

  • Recognizing who disturbs our peace helps us regain agency.

  • Practicing Stoicism can aid in emotional regulation.

  • Empowerment comes from not allowing others to dictate our emotions.

  • Self-awareness is key to emotional sovereignty.

  • Daily practice of these principles can lead to a more fulfilling life.

Until Next Time…out of role!

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