“If you live in harmony with nature you will never be poor; if you live according to what others think, you will never be rich.” – Seneca
In This Episode, We Get Stoic About:
The Stoics also placed great emphasis on reason and considered it to be a fundamental aspect of our human nature. They believed that reason was the guiding principle of the universe and the key to living a virtuous and fulfilling life and that, as human beings, we possess the unique capacity for reason and rational thought.
As first responders, our ability to reason effectively is a key to career longevity and mental wellness. Reason is also a means to overcome irrational passions and emotional disturbances, and by cultivating it, we can gain control over our desires, fears, and other emotions and achieve a state of tranquility (apatheia) and inner equilibrium, even in the face of challenging circumstances.
On the podcast today we discuss reason through the lens of a common problem that we all share…an unreasonable concern about what others think about us…
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Takeaways:
Reason is a critical skill for law enforcement officers, influencing their decision-making and mental wellness.
Living in accordance with nature, as emphasized by the Stoics, involves aligning individual reason with a rational order that governs the universe.
Success lies in focusing on internal control and not being overly concerned with external validation and societal expectations.
Until Next Time…out of role!
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