Category: Emotions
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322 – Wise Feelings: The Secret Sauce to Smart Choices
“Your heart knows the way. Run that direction.” —Rumi Emotions often get a bad rap as obstacles to clear thinking, but what if they’re actually our internal GPS guiding us towards our deepest values? Discover how embracing and understanding your emotions can lead to wiser, more aligned decisions.
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319 – Q & A: Self Gaslighting, Communication, Romance, and Amor Fati
In this week’s Stoic Coffee Break, Erick Cloward delves into the intricacies of self-gaslighting, emotional regulation, and how Stoicism can enhance communication and romantic relationships. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical insights, he offers practical advice on navigating emotions and fostering deeper connections with others. Join Erick as he explores the timeless wisdom of Epictetus and…
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315 – The Strength to Feel: A Stoic’s Journey to Emotional Clarity and Connection
Do you feel like you’re truly in charge of your emotions? Often, we fear that adopting Stoicism might strip away the intensity of our feelings. But what if mastering our emotions could help us experience them more deeply, rather than less?
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243 – All the Feels: How to Ride the Emotional Waves
Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions. — Elizabeth Gilbert. Are you afraid of your feelings? Do you avoid, numb, or shut down your emotions? How much stress and anxiety do you create trying to avoid uncomfortable emotions? Today I want to talk about the power…