Meditation: End of the World Premeditation

The Stoic Handbook by Jon Brooks - A podcast by Jon Brooks

Send us a textThe Stoics used a technique called “Premeditation of Adversity.” By reflecting on the possible misfortunes that await us, we benefit in three ways: We are more prepared and therefore protect ourselves against misfortune We practice virtue in the face of misfortune so it affects us less We become more grateful because that misfortune is not here yet In today’s meditation, we imagine an apocalyptic scene to help us focus on our most important life values.&...