“[It is] like seeing roasted meat and other dishes in front of you and suddenly realizing: This is a dead fish. A dead bird. A dead pig. Or that this noble vintage [wine] is rotted grapes… perceptions like that... latching onto things and piercing through them, to see what they really are… to strip away the legend that encrusts them.” - Marcus Aurelius
In This Episode, We Get Stoic About:
What is the world around you when it is stripped of the values that you place upon it?
Your badge? A piece of stamped metal.
Your authority? Words on a piece of paper.
Fancy meals, designer clothing and the custom motorcycle you’ve had your eye on? Their value is created by your perceptions, judgements, emotions and societal norms. It’s all illusory.
We talk about the importance of overcoming the superficial and illusory on today’s podcast!
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Takeaways:
Support mental health initiatives for first responders.
The value we assign to things is often illusory.
Understanding the true nature of desires is crucial.
Authority is merely words on paper.
Transcending societal constructs leads to personal growth.
Emotional attachments can cloud our perception of reality.
Virtue should be prioritized over superficial values.
Self-reflection can help clarify our true desires.
Practicing Stoicism can enhance our daily lives.
Until Next Time…out of role!
True Freedom